A fifth of people in Spain knowingly buy fake goods or access pirate online content
A FIFTH of people in Spain say they intentionally purchased counterfeit products in the last twelve months- a percentage that is above the European Union
ARTISAN ALPUJARRA – the tradition of crafting, recycling, and upcycling in Spain’s Granada
IN this era of moving towards sustainability, “slow fashion” and handcrafted goods are increasingly popular. The rural Alpujarra of Granada has a tradition of using
AliExpress to open first physical store in Spain’s Malaga this coming Saturday
ALIEXPRESS, an Alibaba subsidiary, is due to open its first physical store on the Costa del Sol this Saturday, March 11. The so-called ‘Chinese Amazon’
Feeding the masses: Spain’s food price crisis
FIRST the good news: In Spain, at least, we can still find the food we want to buy. Over in the UK, a shortage of
Use of cash in Spanish stores drops drastically compared to 2019 new study finds
Paying with cash is quickly becoming a thing of the past as more people opt to pay via card or mobile apps than ever before.
Freya’s fashion advice: bag a bargain in the January sales in Spain
SOMETHING to keep up your spirits during the disappointing post-Christmas calendar are the January sales! A chance to get your mitts on as many brilliant
Freya’s Fashion Advice: Foxy faux fur is a huge hit in Spain this winter
Nothing says winter glam like fur (keep it faux… we’re animal lovers)! Sadly, many women hesitate to buy fur, as they’re unsure how to carry
Freya’s style tips: diversity for all
RECENTLY, Spain’s Queen Letizia was criticised for wearing a dress that was “too short” for her age (43), with comments that it isn’t “fit for
Inflation rate in Spain hits 10.8%- highest figure since December 1984
INFLATION in Spain rose to 10.8% in July, which is the highest rate since December 1984. Figures released by the National Statistics Institute on Friday
Easter: When will supermarkets be open during Spain’s long weekend?
EASTER in Spain involves several days of public holidays and that means reduced hours and closures in supermarkets and shops. While you may find some
Marta Ortega takes over helm at Spain’s fashion giant Inditex with €1million salary
MARTA Ortega has taken over as chairwoman of global fashion giant Inditex and will be earning an annual salary of €1million. The 38-year-old started out
Earth Hour coincides with city shopping centre becoming the most sustainable in Spain’s Valencia region
EARTH HOUR is a custom around the world where lights are switched off for 60 minutes to raise awareness of global warming and other environmental
Barcelona fraudster in Spain went shopping with counterfeit €20 notes hidden in her underwear
A Barcelona woman has been arrested for using fake €20 notes that she hid in her panties. The Mossos d’Esquadra detained the 46-year-old who went
Supermarket sweep: How prices compare on a weekly shop in Spain?
Sizing up the best choice for our weekly shop is a tedious exercise that never seems to pass its sell-by-date. But there’s more to it
Christmas bonus for every Benidorm resident on Spain’s Costa Blanca
BENIDORM residents can get a €50 discount on city shopping until the end of the year. The ‘BenidormTeDaMas’ scheme allows anybody aged 18 and over
Festive business boost as local council gives away thousands of euros to shoppers on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SAN FULGENCIO Council, which incorporates the popular expat urbanisation of La Marina, is giving away 7,000 euros in a bid to boost the local economy
Black Friday in Spain: Free public transport in Madrid over weekend as EMT buses scrap charges
FREE public transport is being introduced in Madrid during Black Friday. All EMT buses will be free to use during the massive shopping sale over
When to expect the Black Friday sales to start in Spain this year
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and many of us look forward to taking advantage of the great discounts in the famous Black Friday sales. Despite its
Singles Day 2021: Best deals on offer during the major sale in Spain
THE biggest sale of the year is here – but it’s not Black Friday or Cyber Monday. We’re talking about the annual Singles’ Day sales
Mercadona launches new ‘Kinder Bueno nougat’ bites – and they have already gone viral in Spain
SHOPPERS in Spain are going wild after spotting ‘fake Kinder Bueno nougat’ in supermarkets ahead of Christmas. When it comes to dessert, Mercadona certainly doesn’t mess
Entrepreneurs and artisans encouraged to attend open market event on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ENTREPRENEURS of the Costa Blanca can promote their skills at a major Elche retail outlet next month. L’Aljub Shopping Centre is hosting the “Oasis Market
Green initiative launched by town council as it asks people to “do our part” on Spain’s Costa Blanca
LOS MONTESINOS Town Hall is giving away cloth shopping bags in a move to cut waste and safeguard the environment. In exchange for five plastic
“Quiet Hour” introduced to help autism sufferers at shopping centre on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ONE OF Costa Blanca’s major shopping centres, Elche’s L’Aljub, is to have a regular time where people with autism can shop in comfort. Every Monday
Zara sale is about to begin in Spain as social media user spills ‘secret’ start date
THE Zara sale is about to get started – social media user spill ‘secret’ start date BEFORE official reveal as shoppers gear up for the
The discreet service at Morrison’s in Gibraltar that everyone should know about
A GIBRALTAR supermarket chain is helping those struggling to get access to sanitary product by offering free tampons and pads to customers. Morrisons has been
Locked wallets: COVID ‘savings’ will not be splurged
THE eventual end of COVID restrictions will not lead to a spending splurge. Seven out of 10 people will hang on to any cash they