Spain pledges to boost defence spending to €18 billion by 2024
Cospedal said the increase was in line with the governments plans to increase military spending to ‘around 1.53 percent of GDP’ as it currently spends
King Felipe VI assures business leaders Spain’s economy is still strong
Speaking to leaders at the World Economic Forum, Felipe encouraged business leaders to keep investing in Spain because it is a ‘great country’, despite the
Wine prices to increase in Spain following 20% drop in harvest thanks to soaring temperatures
SPAIN’S production of wine for 2017 was down 20% compared to the year before, figures have shown. The agriculture ministry has reported the total production
Jeff Koon sculptures being sold for half the price in Vertigo Marbella
Vertigo Marbella inside Marbella Club Hotel is the only place in Spain where you can pick up one of these sculptures for a fraction of
Russian hacking operations could intensify in Catalunya, according to new report
Robot accounts have been traced to a ‘troll farm’ near St Petersburg and have helped push social media traffic by 2,000% in Catalunya since the
UK seeks closer military ties with Spain post-Brexit
THE UK wants to secure military ties with Spain post-Brexit. As part of a charm offensive on the continent, British officials in Spain have vowed
PSOE propose first year of university to be free for all Spaniards
Speaking in Sevilla, PSOE general secretary, Pedro Sanchez, 45, said the move was to make sure no one missed out on a university education because
Malaga’s central hospital draws up refurbishment plans to improve ailing reputation
Under the plans, the hospital hopes to carry out the work in three stages to minimise disruption and have put aside €2.5 million for the
Buy now while its hot as Spain’s property market reaches new heights
After four years of growth, you’d be mad not to invest in Spain, writes The Finance Bureau’s, Tancrede de Pola
FINDING El DORADO: Sunken Spanish treasures waiting to be found off the coast
Divers from the Guardia Civil’s underwater team also found a pottery jar from 3BC, potentially worth millions, commenting: ‘It is very likely that there are
Spanish law change is affecting those living in the Costa del Sol
The criteria for residence for tax purposes varies considerably from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and “residence” can be different for other, non-tax purposes
WHATS THE POINT? Looking back at some of the worst inventions to go public
As the New Year begins, we look back at some of the worst inventions from Microsoft paper clips to the Segway
Madrid mayor sets out ambitious plan to turn capital into green city
The plan is called Plan A, ‘because there is no plan b’, according to mayor of the capital Manuela Carmena.
Ryanair pilots in Spain threaten to announce strike within DAYS if demands not met
PILOTS for Ryanair in Spain have threatened to take legal action. They will announce a strike within days if certain assurances are not met over
EXCLUSIVE: British couple win MAJOR demolition victory in Spain against ‘greedy’ Costa del Sol town hall
A BRITISH couple are toasting a stunning New Year victory after they reversed a draconian demolition order on their stunning Spanish villa. But Brits Valerie
Are cars built in Spain soon to be driven by brain waves?
Japanese car maker Nissan, that has a factory in Barcelona and Avila, is currently developing ‘brain-to-vehicle technology’ and premiered the concept at the Consumer Electronics
Galileo satellite system installation moving from UK to Spain thanks to Brexit, EU announces
PART of the Galileo satellite system installation is to be relocated from the UK to Spain thanks to Brexit, the European Commission has announced. The
WATCH: Glossy video sells Marbella’s San Pedro as perfect holiday hotspot at FITUR tourism convention in Spain
MARBELLA’S San Pedro de Alcantara has sold itself as the perfect family holiday in a new high-gloss video. The two-and-a-half minute clip is being presented
EXCLUSIVE: British expats to lose thousands of euros following surprise road works in Costa del Sol hotspot
A BRITISH expat is set to lose thousands of euros in business after his town hall began digging up the road outside his business without
END OF THE ROAD? Rajoy’s approval rating plummets to new low
Allies believe the 62-year-old has just 12 months to turn things around.
Man who bought BHS for £1 is found guilty for part in pension mishap
District Judge William Ashworth said some of the evidence given by Chappell was ‘not credible’ with some of his explanations ‘making no sense’.
Pigging out: Spain’s agrarian sector rose for second year in the row
Animal production continues to dominate compared to weaker vegetal data numbers, part of which was caused by an increase in wildfires and drought this year.
ALL ABOARD: First EVER ferry link between Ireland and Spain announced
THE first ever ferry link between Ireland and Spain has been announced by Brittany Ferries. The company presented its new route from Cork to northern
Spain advised to boycott Ryanair as new ‘violating’ hand luggage rules come into force
SPAIN has been advised to boycott Ryanair as its new hand luggage rules come into force today. The new rules state that passengers who choose
Expats win 10-year bank battle over failed development
A SPANISH bank has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands in damages to expats over a failed off-plan development. A Mallorca court ruled in