The Costa del Sol’s famous beach bars are under threat from local authority red tape
Local leaders say business owners cannot invest without clear concession rules as Malaga fights to protect its famous beachside bars.
Spain’s empty home owners face tax hikes of 150% on properties left vacant for three years – and incentives to sell up to the state
The new measures were approved by the Spanish government last week after protests over the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal in Madrid.
Experts investigate Ryanair flight which aborted moments before take off from Costa Blanca airport
Spanish authorities have launched an inquiry into what caused a Ryanair plane to abort its take off from Alicante-Elche airport.
Benahavis now ranks as Spain’s second richest municipality with an average gross income of nearly €80,000 per resident
Average declared income jumped 83% in 2024, from 56th place a year earlier - just behind Pozuelo de Alarcon near Madrid.
Narco boat sightings on the Guadalquivir plunge 80%, government claims
Authorities credit new enforcement measures that block access to the crucial waterway.
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