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Spain’s oldest bookshop is saved from oblivion after 176 years in business by loyal customers who raised €60,000 in 13 days

A HISTORIC bookshop in northern Spain has been saved from imminent closure after a wave of public support raised thousands of euros in just two

15 May, 2026 @ 17:30

Business & Finance·La Cultura·Lead

Foreign workers in Spain hit record high after almost 100,000 jobs added in April – with impact of Pedro Sanchez’s migrant amnesty yet to be felt

NEW figures reveal that 3.25 million foreign workers are now registered in Spain’s Social Security system, the highest total since records began in 2012. The

14 May, 2026 @ 18:15

Business & Finance·Lead

Spain set to smash tourist spending record as Brits and other visitors to splash €121 billion in 2026

SPAIN’S tourism industry is set to break records yet again with international visitors set to spend €121 billion in 2026. The World Travel and Tourism

14 May, 2026 @ 11:45

Business & Finance·Lead

Spanish football legend Sergio Ramos agrees €450m deal to buy boyhood club Sevilla

A CONSORTIUM headed by Spanish football legend Sergio Ramos has reached an agreement in principle to buy La Liga side Sevilla for almost €450 million,

13 May, 2026 @ 15:41

Business & Finance·Lead·Sevilla·Sport

Spain crowned southern Europe’s hottest property market as investment beats France, Italy and Portugal combined

SPAIN has been crowned as southern Europe’s top property market, attracting more investment than France, Italy and Portugal combined. According to a report by global

12 May, 2026 @ 15:20

Business & Finance·Lead·Property

Brit favourite Greggs to open first overseas shop at airport in Spain – with famous sausage rolls on the menu

BRITISH holidaymakers longing for home comforts while abroad are in for a treat after popular food chain Greggs announced Spain as the destination for its

12 May, 2026 @ 10:43

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead·Tenerife

Ex-footballer Gerard Pique hit with €200,000 fine after profiting on the stock market with insider information

SPANISH ex-football star Gerard Pique has been hit with a €200,000 fine after making a profit on the stock market using insider information. The penalty

11 May, 2026 @ 14:48

Business & Finance·Lead·Sport

The rich get richer: Spain’s wealthy elite enjoy a lucrative year as fortunes soar by 14% – with Zara founder Amancio Ortega continuing to lead the way

SPAIN’S rich are getting richer with the country’s wealthy elite increasing their fortunes by 14% in the last year. Amancio Ortega, the founder of Inditex,

11 May, 2026 @ 13:15

Business & Finance·Lead

Malaga joins the shipping ‘Champions League’ as it becomes Europe’s main gateway for new direct route from China bypassing the Suez Canal

A MALAGA shipping company has declared ‘we’re in the Champions League’ after making the city the first port of call on a new direct route

8 May, 2026 @ 13:00

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga

Meet the elite Spanish economist helping English-speaking expats in Spain navigate the global financial market

By Peter Dougherty IF you’re reading this article, it’s likely that English is your native language and that you spend time in Spain. If so,

6 May, 2026 @ 11:40

Business & Finance·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Banco Santander ordered to pay banker €68 million just months after big staff cuts and branch closures in Spain

Spain’s six major banks rake in eye-watering €10.8 billion in profits in first quarter of 2026

SPAIN’s six largest banks posted nearly €11 billion in combined profits during the first three months of 2026, setting a new record and extending a

5 May, 2026 @ 15:01

Business & Finance·Lead·Madrid·National News

Spain’s tourism boom kicks into gear with record-breaking number of visitors in first three months of 2026

SPAIN welcomed a record 17.5 million tourists between January and March, a 2.6% rise compared with 2025. Spending by visitors topped €25 billion over the

5 May, 2026 @ 11:40

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

Get stress-free mobile and fibre in Spain with the only provider designed specifically for English speakers

FOR many English-speaking expats in Spain, finding a mobile or fibre provider that’s simple, reliable, and actually speaks your language can feel impossible. That’s exactly

4 May, 2026 @ 15:45

Business & Finance·Sponsored

Find out how to protect your assets and master the Spanish tax system at a free Blevins Franks seminar in Marbella

RENOWNED financial advisors Blevins Franks are offering a free financial planning seminar in Marbella this month. Blevins Franks specialises in providing integrated, cross-border financial planning covering

4 May, 2026 @ 12:06

Business & Finance·Sponsored

New cars sold in Europe must have ‘anti-distraction’ cameras that track driver eye and body movements from July

CAMERAS that monitor drivers for fatigue and distraction are set to become mandatory in all new cars across the EU from July. The new Advanced

4 May, 2026 @ 11:56

Business & Finance·Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Revealed: Up to 3.5 million jobs at risk in Spain as AI revolution gathers pace — but there’s a silver lining

SPAIN could lose millions of jobs over the next decade as artificial intelligence transforms the workplace – although millions of new roles are expected to

2 May, 2026 @ 13:00

Business & Finance·Lead·Technology

Spanish bank Santander completes €3 billion takeover of British lender TSB from rival Sabadell

SPANISH bank Santander has completed a €3 billion takeover of UK lender TSB in a deal that marks one of the largest shifts in European

1 May, 2026 @ 12:30

Business & Finance·Lead

Couples in Spain who do ‘pareja de hecho’ civil partnership are entitled to 15 days of leave as though they were getting married

COUPLES who formalise civil partnerships in Spain are entitled to 15 days’ paid leave – just as if they were getting married, according to Spanish

1 May, 2026 @ 11:11

Business & Finance·Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Spain reaches magic 2% of GDP on defence spending mark for first time in 30 years after boosting budget by 50% in past year

SPAIN has spent 2% of its GDP on defence for the first time in 30 years, finally meeting NATO’s long-standing target more than a decade

29 Apr, 2026 @ 18:15

Business & Finance·Lead·Politics

A majority of apartments for rent in Spain are owned by landlords with multiple properties – especially in large cities where rents are highest

OVER 60 per cent of rental properties in Spain are owned by landlords with multiple properties, especially in major cities. Landlords with at least two

29 Apr, 2026 @ 11:15

Business & Finance·Lead·Property

The fall of Spain’s youth: How households under-35 have seen their wealth plummet by almost three quarters since 2008

YOUNG households in Spain have seen their wealth collapse by 72% since the 2008 financial crisis, amid a backdrop of low pay and extortionate housing

26 Apr, 2026 @ 08:00

Business & Finance·Lead

Spain’s Canary Islands count the cost of ‘storm of the decade’ Therese as damage bill nears €200 million

THE Canary Islands have been continuing to assess the full impact of Storm Therese, with the total damage now closing in on €200 million. New

25 Apr, 2026 @ 08:00

Business & Finance·Canary Islands·Lead·Weather

Tired of sluggish Wi-Fi? Spain moves to tackle slow internet with new law enforcing minimum speeds

SPAIN is moving to tackle slow Wi-Fi once and for all, with proposals for a new law that would rid the country of sluggish internet

22 Apr, 2026 @ 15:30

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Technology

Spain's aviation sector looks to a green future by setting up country's first hydrogen airport hub

Spanish oil companies admit busy summer holiday season is at risk with jet fuel supply only secure until end of May

SPANISH oil companies are scrambling to secure jet fuel supplies for June as the summer holiday season comes under threat amid the Strait of Hormuz

22 Apr, 2026 @ 15:05

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain’s fuel tourism boom: Number of French drivers crossing the border to fill up surges thanks to lower prices at the pump

FUEL tourism has surged in Catalunya as French drivers flood across the border to take advantage of cheaper prices at the pump. The number of

22 Apr, 2026 @ 11:45

Business & Finance·Catalunya·Lead·Travel News

Do Americans know they can combine their years worked in Spain and the USA to help qualify for state benefits?

By Peter Dougherty TALES of pirates burying treasure in far-off places have captured imaginations for centuries. As Americans working in Spain, we may not be

22 Apr, 2026 @ 09:42

Business & Finance·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Business & Finance

Spain’s oldest bookshop is saved from oblivion after 176 years in business by loyal customers who raised €60,000 in 13 days

Spain set to smash tourist spending record as Brits and other visitors to splash €121 billion in 2026

Spanish football legend Sergio Ramos agrees €450m deal to buy boyhood club Sevilla

Spain crowned southern Europe’s hottest property market as investment beats France, Italy and Portugal combined

Brit favourite Greggs to open first overseas shop at airport in Spain – with famous sausage rolls on the menu

Ex-footballer Gerard Pique hit with €200,000 fine after profiting on the stock market with insider information

The rich get richer: Spain’s wealthy elite enjoy a lucrative year as fortunes soar by 14% – with Zara founder Amancio Ortega continuing to lead the way

Malaga joins the shipping ‘Champions League’ as it becomes Europe’s main gateway for new direct route from China bypassing the Suez Canal

Meet the elite Spanish economist helping English-speaking expats in Spain navigate the global financial market

Spain’s six major banks rake in eye-watering €10.8 billion in profits in first quarter of 2026

Spain’s tourism boom kicks into gear with record-breaking number of visitors in first three months of 2026

Get stress-free mobile and fibre in Spain with the only provider designed specifically for English speakers

Find out how to protect your assets and master the Spanish tax system at a free Blevins Franks seminar in Marbella

New cars sold in Europe must have ‘anti-distraction’ cameras that track driver eye and body movements from July

Revealed: Up to 3.5 million jobs at risk in Spain as AI revolution gathers pace — but there’s a silver lining

Spanish bank Santander completes €3 billion takeover of British lender TSB from rival Sabadell

Couples in Spain who do ‘pareja de hecho’ civil partnership are entitled to 15 days of leave as though they were getting married

Spain reaches magic 2% of GDP on defence spending mark for first time in 30 years after boosting budget by 50% in past year

A majority of apartments for rent in Spain are owned by landlords with multiple properties – especially in large cities where rents are highest

The fall of Spain’s youth: How households under-35 have seen their wealth plummet by almost three quarters since 2008

Spain’s Canary Islands count the cost of ‘storm of the decade’ Therese as damage bill nears €200 million

Tired of sluggish Wi-Fi? Spain moves to tackle slow internet with new law enforcing minimum speeds

Spanish oil companies admit busy summer holiday season is at risk with jet fuel supply only secure until end of May

Spain’s fuel tourism boom: Number of French drivers crossing the border to fill up surges thanks to lower prices at the pump

‘These are not workplace accidents they are murders’: Drug speed boat rams Spanish customs vessel in latest incident along Andalucia coast after deaths of two police officers

Cuts to iconic British Council threaten to gut UK influence and soft power worldwide – with historic Madrid headquarters first on the chopping block

Spain’s oldest bookshop is saved from oblivion after 176 years in business by loyal customers who raised €60,000 in 13 days

Spain to scrap humanitarian residence route for Venezuelans from under new EU rules

Children as young as 11 are robbing people on e-scooters in Barcelona suburb, police warn

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