Spain’s confidence crisis: Nine in 10 people suffer from ‘imposter syndrome’, new study reveals
SPAIN is in the midst of a confidence crisis with nine in 10 suffering from ‘imposter syndrome’ according to a new study. A study by
Spanish hotel giant Melia quits over a dozen hotels in Cuba as Trump sanctions deadline bites
MALLORCA hotel giant Melia has announced it is pulling out of 15 Cuban hotels just days before a Trump administration deadline to penalise foreign company
US expats in Spain warned over ‘passive foreign investment’ double tax trap from Hacienda and IRS
By Peter Dougherty ONE of the first questions many Americans ask after moving to Spain is: “Should I keep my US accounts?” Those answering the question should keep in mind their unique circumstance:
Spain basks in lowest May jobless total for 19 years, boosted by hospitality sector
SPAIN recorded its lowest May jobless total for 19 years, according to data published on Tuesday by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy. Unemployment
Spain’s foreign tourist numbers continue to grow with UK visitors at nearly five million so far in 2026
SPAIN welcomed 9.1 million international tourists in April, a 5.2% annual rise, according to figures published on Tuesday by the National Statistics Institute(INE). The April
British digital banking giant Monzo launches in Spain – and takes on Revolut
A FAST-GROWING British digital bank is launching in Spain for the first time, setting up a fresh battle with rivals including Revolut. Fintech Monzo, founded
Energy bills shock for households in Spain as electricity and gas VAT jumps back to 21% TODAY
HOUSEHOLDS across Spain are set to face a 15% hike in their energy bills as a government relief package expires on June 1. Electricity and
Spain’s inflation rate stays level at 3.2% despite Iran war squeeze – but are more price hikes on the horizon?
THE rate of inflation held steady at 3.2% in May despite an uncertain geopolitical backdrop driven by the war in Iran, according to provisional figures
What foreign businesses can learn from Malta before setting up in Spain
SETTING up shop in Spain as a foreign business can be a daunting experience. From navigating layers of bureaucracy to dealing with complex regulations and
Why English-speaking expats in Spain are choosing lobster for mobile and fibre
SETTLING into life in Spain is exciting, but sorting out your mobile phone or home internet can quickly become a headache, especially when everything is
Spain orders betting markets Polymarket and Kalshi blocked for operating without a gambling licence
SHUTDOWN of online platforms where users bet on elections, wars and political scandals comes amid growing fears over illegal gambling and lack of protections for
One in four Spaniards either lose money or give up personal data to growing scam wave
SPAIN is being hit by scams with 77% of adults saying that they have encountered an attempt in the past year, according to the State
Buying a standard home in Madrid now requires a shocking 59 years of total salary
A WORKER in Madrid would need to save almost 59 years of net salary to buy a modest home in the Spanish capital, according to
Telefonica sells iconic headquarters on Madrid’s Gran Via for €200 million to Marbella-based billionaire
TOMAS Olivo has won the battle for Europe’s former tallest skyscraper and one of Madrid’s most famous landmarks. The billionaire in question controls the property
A generation stuck at home: Spain’s young people now forced to spend virtually entire salary on rent to move out
YOUNG Spaniards hoping to move out and live independently are now being forced to spend virtually their entire salary on rent, new figures have revealed.
Spain’s Pedro Sanchez speaks out after chilling video emerges of far-right Israeli minister ‘humiliating’ detained Gaza flotilla activists – including dozens of Spaniards
SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez has spoken out after a disturbing video emerged of an Israeli minister harassing dozens of pro-Palestinian activists detained earlier this
Spain pushes ahead with plan to ban celebrities and influencers from promoting gambling
SPAIN is moving ahead with plans to ban celebrities and influencers from promoting gambling as the government ramps up efforts to protect young people from
Workers celebrate as bank holidays that fall on a Saturday can be clawed back as a day off in new ruling in Spain
WORKERS in Spain are celebrating after a new court ruling confirmed that public holidays falling on a Saturday cannot simply be lost if Saturday is
Barcelona beer giant Damm expands its UK empire after buying legendary British ale brand
A SPANISH brewing giant has picked up an iconic British ale brand from pub and brewery group Greene King. The Barcelona-based company Damm, chaired by
Why Spanish banks secretly dread American clients and how US tax law is locking expats out of local investment accounts
By Peter Dougherty WRITING financial advice for Americans who will soon be moving to Spain is a bit like a veteran sailor writing letters to
You can now use Spain’s favourite payment app in shops – here is how the new ‘Bizum Pay’ works
SPAIN’s most popular payment app can now be used in shops, spokespeople for Bizum have said, as the number of users nationwide surges past 30
Catalunya’s tourism model and huge pig farm industry are an unsustainable drain on public money, explosive new report claims
A NEW report has cast doubt on the sustainability of Catalunya’s tourism and pig farming sectors. The explosive report argues that the public cost of
Ryanair posts record profits after hiking fares by 10% and threatens to slash flights to regional airports in Spain
RYANAIR has logged its all-time profit record in the past financial year, data has shown, as the company announces it will slash flights to low-traffic
Spanish taxman ordered to cough up more than €60 million to Shakira after singer wins fraud case
SPAIN’S National Court has ruled in favour of Colombian superstar Shakira, ordering the taxman to repay her more than €60 million. The Audiencia Nacional annulled
Outrage in Germany over allegations Pedro Sanchez’s Spain government used €10bn in EU Covid funds to plug budget gaps
SPAIN’S public spending is set to come under the microscope after a host of European allies questioned whether Pedro Sanchez’s government misused billions of euros
New credit rating puts Andalucia among Spain’s top-rated regions
AN upgrade of Andalucia’s credit rating has been issued once more by Standard & Poor’s (S&P), raising it from ‘A-‘ to ‘A’ and bringing it