Lifestyle – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:49:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png Lifestyle – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 EU changes course on EES as nine countries further delay biometric checks https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/14/eu-changes-course-on-ees-as-nine-countries-further-delay-biometric-checks/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/14/eu-changes-course-on-ees-as-nine-countries-further-delay-biometric-checks/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:49:28 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578914 If you are travelling into the Schengen area from outside the EU, you may have been expecting the new biometric border checks to become unavoidable this month. Instead, the rules have taken another turn. Nine Schengen countries have told Brussels they are not ready to fully enforce the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), and the European Commission has reportedly agreed to let them delay the checks…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/14/eu-changes-course-on-ees-as-nine-countries-further-delay-biometric-checks/feed/ 0 Has AI gone too far? Elon Musk backs calls to slow down development https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/13/has-ai-gone-too-far-elon-musk-backs-calls-to-slow-down-development/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/13/has-ai-gone-too-far-elon-musk-backs-calls-to-slow-down-development/#respond Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:55:33 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578821 Artificial intelligence has reached a point where even some of the people building the technology are calling for caution, with Elon Musk backing an extraordinary appeal to slow the race to develop increasingly powerful AI systems. Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has called on the industry to reduce the speed at which AI models are becoming more capable, warning that developers could…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/13/has-ai-gone-too-far-elon-musk-backs-calls-to-slow-down-development/feed/ 0 Use this trick in your suitcase, or it could end up sitting in an airport warehouse https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/13/use-this-trick-in-your-suitcase-or-it-could-end-up-sitting-in-an-airport-warehouse/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/13/use-this-trick-in-your-suitcase-or-it-could-end-up-sitting-in-an-airport-warehouse/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:49:16 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578799 Holidaymakers flying out of Spain and the UK are copying a two-minute packing habit that costs nothing and can stop a nameless black suitcase disappearing into storage. A sheet of paper, written in clear block letters and laid on top of your clothes, is the whole trick. Millions of passengers still watch an empty carousel while the arrivals lounge empties. Industry figures from SITA put…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/13/use-this-trick-in-your-suitcase-or-it-could-end-up-sitting-in-an-airport-warehouse/feed/ 3 Flying lost its easy charm: 25 years since 9/11 remade airport security https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/flying-lost-its-easy-charm-25-years-since-9-11-remade-airport-security/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/flying-lost-its-easy-charm-25-years-since-9-11-remade-airport-security/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:01:14 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578571 Friday marks a quarter of a century since four hijacked airliners turned a clear September morning into the most watched terror attack of the television age, and it changed all of us. Nearly 3,000 people died when two jets tore into New York’s Twin Towers, a third ripped into the Pentagon, and a fourth came down in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers fought back.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/flying-lost-its-easy-charm-25-years-since-9-11-remade-airport-security/feed/ 0 Blind British man sentenced for driving a stolen car 241 kilometres on motorway https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/blind-british-man-sentenced-for-driving-a-stolen-car-241-kilometres-on-motorway/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/blind-british-man-sentenced-for-driving-a-stolen-car-241-kilometres-on-motorway/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:33:18 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578548 A registered blind British man drove around 241 kilometres (150 miles) along one of Britain’s busiest motorways in the middle of the night, despite having no driving licence and being well over the drink-drive limit. Anthony Hall, 50, from Huddersfield, set off for Scotland in his partner’s Vauxhall Meriva after drinking a considerable amount of wine. What makes the bizarre journey even more…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/blind-british-man-sentenced-for-driving-a-stolen-car-241-kilometres-on-motorway/feed/ 1 Public access defibrillators in Spain: Why regional laws and training bureaucracy risk lives in cardiac arrest https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/public-access-defibrillators-in-spain-why-regional-laws-and-training-bureaucracy-risk-lives-in-cardiac-arrest/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/public-access-defibrillators-in-spain-why-regional-laws-and-training-bureaucracy-risk-lives-in-cardiac-arrest/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:56 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577538 When a cardiac arrest occurs outside a hospital setting, immediate action determines whether a person survives. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are explicitly engineered so that any bystander can use them safely without medical expertise or prior training. However, regulatory frameworks across Spain’s autonomous communities continue to create psychological and practical barriers during…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/public-access-defibrillators-in-spain-why-regional-laws-and-training-bureaucracy-risk-lives-in-cardiac-arrest/feed/ 1 Houdini needs a pet sitter this Christmas https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/houdini-needs-a-pet-sitter-this-christmas/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/houdini-needs-a-pet-sitter-this-christmas/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:51 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578400 Pets like Houdini like company on their terms, you know when they want to be with people, it’s ok. Otherwise, they’re pretty independent. Their owners like to know they are being fed and cared for and that someone is at home, hence the call for HouseSit Match housesitters. Whether planning a long cruise or visiting family for the holidays, your pets prefer the comfort of their own home.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/houdini-needs-a-pet-sitter-this-christmas/feed/ 0 Isuzu DMAX Arctic AT35 – impressive and imposing https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/isuzu-dmax-arctic-at35-impressive-and-imposing/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/isuzu-dmax-arctic-at35-impressive-and-imposing/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:46 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578398 If you’re looking for the ultimate in a road going and off-road capable truck then Isuzu have a D-Max on steroids with the Arctic AT35. The Arctic truck idea was brought into a wider public consciousness when the former Top Gear team took a specially modified Toyota Hilux to the North Pole. Isuzu have created that idea in road going form with the D-Max Arctic AT35. It doesn’t just look the…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/isuzu-dmax-arctic-at35-impressive-and-imposing/feed/ 0 Kia EV5 – a ‘go-to’ electric family SUV https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/kia-ev5-a-go-to-electric-family-suv/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/kia-ev5-a-go-to-electric-family-suv/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:17 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577549 There’s an increasingly generic design style to SUVs nowadays, especially it seems where EV models are concerned. Like oversize Tonka toys there’s a brashness to the designs and it’s a look that has found favour with many buyers, smooth and svelte appears to have had its time. Korean car maker Kia has almost become the middle class of EV car makers with generous standard equipment levels…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/09/kia-ev5-a-go-to-electric-family-suv/feed/ 0 A British brand turns fine art into fashion in Moscow https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/08/a-british-brand-turns-fine-art-into-fashion-in-moscow/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/08/a-british-brand-turns-fine-art-into-fashion-in-moscow/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:24:57 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578477 September marks the peak of the international fashion calendar: the new season begins in New York, followed by London and Milan, while Moscow Fashion Week takes place from 26 September to 1 October, before Paris brings the fashion month to a close on 6 October. On the Moscow runway, British fashion brand Black Crown Label will present a collection with an unusual source of inspiration: paintings…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/08/a-british-brand-turns-fine-art-into-fashion-in-moscow/feed/ 0 Buying a used car in Spain? Check this tax before you pay https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/08/buying-a-used-car-in-spain-check-this-tax-before-you-pay/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/08/buying-a-used-car-in-spain-check-this-tax-before-you-pay/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:02:51 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578469 Knocking €2,000 off the asking price of a second-hand car in Spain feels like a win, right up until the tax bill arrives. Hacienda works from its own valuation of the vehicle, and it doesn’t have to accept the figure written on the contract. When a car passes between two private individuals in Spain, the buyer pays Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP), the regional transfer tax.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/08/buying-a-used-car-in-spain-check-this-tax-before-you-pay/feed/ 0 Not even one beer: Spain’s 0.2 drink-drive limit could finally come into effect https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/08/not-even-one-beer-spains-0-2-drink-drive-limit-could-finally-come-into-effect/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/08/not-even-one-beer-spains-0-2-drink-drive-limit-could-finally-come-into-effect/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:52:37 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578445 A small beer with lunch would be enough to put most drivers over the line, and the bill that would do it is back on the table. It lost by a single vote in March, and it returns to Congress with nothing changed. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska confirmed on Monday September 7 that the government will again push its proposal to cut the blood alcohol limit for drivers from 0.5 to 0.2…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/08/not-even-one-beer-spains-0-2-drink-drive-limit-could-finally-come-into-effect/feed/ 3 Why frequent flyers are choosing Park-King https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/07/why-frequent-flyers-are-choosing-park-king-2/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/07/why-frequent-flyers-are-choosing-park-king-2/#respond Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:55:37 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578271 With more than 1,200 reviews on Google and an average score of 4.9 stars, Park-King has climbed to a leading position in just a few months, thanks to a valet service that lets travellers drop off and collect their car right at the terminal. The suitcases are packed, the documents are in order, and the car is loaded. The trip is about to start, but one question can still add stress before you’…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/07/why-frequent-flyers-are-choosing-park-king-2/feed/ 0 Air price war? UK-Spain flights from £14.99 this autumn as airlines fight for empty seats https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/05/air-price-war-uk-spain-flights-from-14-99-this-autumn-as-airlines-fight-for-empty-seats/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/05/air-price-war-uk-spain-flights-from-14-99-this-autumn-as-airlines-fight-for-empty-seats/#respond Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:18:47 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578204 Summer already cost a packet for everyone. Long-haul passengers in Spain paid an average of €647.81 between June and August, 1.8 per cent more than a year earlier, according to La Razon. Now that the peak rush has gone, carriers on the UK-Spain corridor are dumping cheap autumn and winter seats to keep aircraft full. Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Vueling, Iberia, Iberia Express and Air Europa have…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/05/air-price-war-uk-spain-flights-from-14-99-this-autumn-as-airlines-fight-for-empty-seats/feed/ 0 Take care of your eyes: Clear advice, personal care and the reassurance of Baviera across Europe https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/03/take-care-of-your-eyes-clear-advice-personal-care-and-the-reassurance-of-baviera-across-europe/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/03/take-care-of-your-eyes-clear-advice-personal-care-and-the-reassurance-of-baviera-across-europe/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:56:03 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=578083 There is a lot to love about summer in Spain: long sunny days, the sea, the pool and late evenings outdoors. But our eyes do not always enjoy the heat as much as we do. Hot weather, dry air and air conditioning can make tears evaporate more quickly, leaving the eyes dry, irritated or gritty. Screens may add to the problem. When we look at a phone, tablet or computer, we often blink less…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/03/take-care-of-your-eyes-clear-advice-personal-care-and-the-reassurance-of-baviera-across-europe/feed/ 0 My son came home from his first cruise ship contract engaged. What happened? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/03/my-son-came-home-from-his-first-cruise-ship-contract-engaged-what-happened/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/03/my-son-came-home-from-his-first-cruise-ship-contract-engaged-what-happened/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577504 Ask the Officer: Your cruise questions answered by a former senior ship’s officer Ship goggles happened. Think of ship goggles as rose-tinted glasses, issued at the gangway on day one, with strength increasing steadily over the length of the contract. By week three the tint is noticeable. By month four, a man you would have rated a solid four is starting to look like husband material.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/03/my-son-came-home-from-his-first-cruise-ship-contract-engaged-what-happened/feed/ 0 Spain’s automatic-only drivers could soon drive manual cars after seven-hour course https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/02/spains-automatic-only-drivers-could-soon-drive-manual-cars-after-seven-hour-course/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/02/spains-automatic-only-drivers-could-soon-drive-manual-cars-after-seven-hour-course/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:21:48 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577978 Passing a driving test in an automatic has always come with the catch of a lifelong ban on manual cars unless the full practical exam is retaken in one. Spain has now created a shortcut for automatic drivers to crossover to manual, but there is still a few years wait ahead. Anyone who passes their Spanish driving test in an automatic car is issued a licence carrying code 78…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/02/spains-automatic-only-drivers-could-soon-drive-manual-cars-after-seven-hour-course/feed/ 0 Ripley needs pet-sitters for the holidays https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/02/ripley-needs-pet-sitters-for-the-holidays/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/02/ripley-needs-pet-sitters-for-the-holidays/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:43 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577747 Dogs like Ripley need to stay at home when their owners travel abroad for the holidays. She loves to have great house sitters as her companions. Could that be you? Many of our sitters have previously had pets of their own and now enjoy house and pet sitting as a way to discover new locations and meet new pets. Whether planning a long cruise or visiting family for the holidays…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/02/ripley-needs-pet-sitters-for-the-holidays/feed/ 0 Life in the fast lane: September https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/02/life-in-the-fast-lane-september/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/02/life-in-the-fast-lane-september/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:13 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577494 I imagine that, like me, you’ve probably had enough of the big heat, the big traffic and the big tourists. We live in a marvellous part of the world but, even that can become a bit tedious by the time August reaches its conclusion. So, now is the time to get the cars out, start planning routes and trips and enjoy all this wonderful country has to offer to motoring enthusiasts. The Classic &

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/02/life-in-the-fast-lane-september/feed/ 0 Spain-on-sea: Brits are officially number one holidaymakers as 11.5 million visit Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/01/spain-on-sea-brits-are-officially-number-one-holidaymakers-as-11-5-million-visit-spain/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/01/spain-on-sea-brits-are-officially-number-one-holidaymakers-as-11-5-million-visit-spain/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:56:05 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577853 Britain is still the biggest force behind Spain’s international tourism industry, with more than 11.5 million British visitors arriving during the first seven months of 2026. New figures from Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE) show that the UK was comfortably Spain’s largest overseas tourism market between January and July, leaving the French and Germans well behind.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/01/spain-on-sea-brits-are-officially-number-one-holidaymakers-as-11-5-million-visit-spain/feed/ 1 Prostate MRI vs Biopsy: How advanced imaging is reducing unnecessary tests https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/09/01/prostate-mri-vs-biopsy-how-advanced-imaging-is-reducing-unnecessary-tests/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:35 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577429 Medical science has reached a major turning point, particularly in how we approach early cancer detection. For decades, diagnosing prostate cancer followed a single, invasive principle: if cancer was suspected, a needle biopsy was performed to examine tissue under a microscope. Today, multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is reshaping that traditional pathway.

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]]> Drivers in Spain could face a fuel price hike as support scheme runs out in weeks https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/31/drivers-in-spain-could-face-a-fuel-price-hike-as-support-scheme-runs-out-in-weeks/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:27:42 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577718 One fuel gets a little cheaper at Spanish pumps this week, the other a little more expensive, and by October neither discount is due to exist at all. Tuesday’s change is confirmed, but what replaces it once the scheme runs out is still an open question. From Tuesday September 1, the discount applied to diesel through Spain’s hydrocarbons tax rises to 20 cents a litre, up from 10 cents in…

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]]> Thinking of bringing home a rescue dog in Spain? Here’s what the law says https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/31/thinking-of-bringing-home-a-rescue-dog-in-spain-heres-what-the-law-says/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:53:37 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577689 Thinking of bringing home a rescue dog? It’s something that can be highly rewarding as long as you know that Spanish law is stricter than a handshake at the kennel gate, and a serious charity will put you through more than a cuddle and a cash donation. Spain’s Ley 7/2023 says formal adoption can only be carried out by a public animal-protection centre or a registered animal-protection…

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]]> September 6 EES deadline: will biometric machines stay paused? Or will long airport queues return? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/30/september-6-ees-deadline-will-biometric-machines-stay-paused-or-will-long-airport-queues-return/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:53:50 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577637 British travellers heading to Spain and the rest of Schengen after the summer rush now have a hard date in the diary. Sunday, September 6, is when the EU’s summer waiver for pausing fingerprint and face scans at crowded borders is due to run out. Full biometric capture at kiosks and booths is then supposed to be fully re-implemented again, unless Brussels gives countries more time.

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]]> Booking flights or trains in Spain? Hidden fees face first crackdown under new law https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/29/booking-flights-or-trains-in-spain-hidden-fees-face-first-crackdown-under-new-law/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:58:21 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577622 The frustration of the surprise fee at the end of an online ticket booking is ending, as it could now put a company in the sights of Spain’s consumer watchdog. Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has opened proceedings against an online ticket platform over the way it displayed charges during the purchasing process. According to Spanish media reports, the platform, which sells flight and…

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]]> DGT plans traffic light changes from October: What it means for drivers and pedestrians https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/28/dgt-plans-traffic-light-changes-from-october-what-it-means-for-drivers-and-pedestrians/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/28/dgt-plans-traffic-light-changes-from-october-what-it-means-for-drivers-and-pedestrians/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:14:41 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577573 Spain’s traffic authority, the Directorate General of Traffic, or DGT, is preparing a new update to the road regulations that will affect all drivers, including those riding on scooters, bicycles and motorcycles: from October 1, 2026, the traffic authority will introduce changes to traffic lights that will enhance safety for vulnerable road users, in particular pedestrians.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/28/dgt-plans-traffic-light-changes-from-october-what-it-means-for-drivers-and-pedestrians/feed/ 2 8.7 Million UK airport customers hit by data theft: What stolen information could mean for air travellers https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/28/8-7-million-uk-airport-customers-hit-by-data-theft-what-stolen-information-could-mean-for-air-travellers/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:17:11 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577523 Personal data belonging to around 8.7 million customers has been accessed and stolen from three major UK airports, raising fears that passengers could now face a new wave of highly convincing scams. Manchester Airport, London Stansted and East Midlands Airport are all operated by Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which confirmed the security breach on Thursday, August 27.

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]]> Your complete guide to planning the perfect Egypt tour https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/27/your-complete-guide-to-planning-the-perfect-egypt-tour/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:14:49 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577475 Egypt has been on countless travel bucket lists for centuries, and honestly, it is not hard to see why. From towering pyramids to golden desert dunes and ancient temples that seem frozen in time, this country offers something that very few destinations in the world can match. But planning a trip here can feel overwhelming if it is your first time. There are so many choices, regions…

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]]> Driving back from the Costas this weekend? DGT predicts traffic, nearly 7 million journeys, and spike in foreign vehicles https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/26/driving-back-from-the-costas-this-weekend-dgt-predicts-traffic-nearly-7-million-journeys-and-spike-in-foreign-vehicles/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:47:20 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577415 Those who are planning to drive back from the Costas this weekend should prepare for significant delays, according to Spain’s Directorate General for Traffic, or DGT. The traffic authority has launched a special traffic monitoring operation for the summer season, and expects nearly seven million long-distance journeys to take place between the afternoon of Friday, August 28 and midnight on Monday…

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]]> EasyJet’s over-50s are proving it’s never too late for a fresh start https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/26/easyjets-over-50s-are-proving-its-never-too-late-for-a-fresh-start/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:29:50 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=577392 Francesca Hicks spent years caring for dementia patients and working as a secretary before deciding, at 64, to try something completely different. Eighteen months later, she’s clocked up more than 250 flights. EasyJet has shone a light on who’s working its cabin, with new figures showing older recruits are joining the airline in record numbers. For anyone dreaming of a fresh start later in life…

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