Spain braces for €15bn blow from Trump: Four out of five exports to the US face new tariffs
AROUND 80% of Spanish exports to the United States are expected to be affected by the new tariffs recently imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Do Spain and the EU really charge 39% tariffs on American imports? The truth behind Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ trade war
“THEY charge us 39%, so we’re going to charge them 20% – we’re charging them essentially half,” is what US President Trump said about the
Wine, olives and aerospace: Trump’s tariffs could cost Spain’s Andalucia €2.4bn – which sectors are under threat?
TRUMP’s tariffs have rocked the world and set the scene for an impending trade war that experts fear will inflict widespread economic damage – and
Spain is threatened by an ‘avalanche’ of cheap Asian imports after Trump’s tariff tornado
IT’S feared effects of the United States tariffs on Asian countries could reverberate negatively in Spain. Washington announced its new tariffs earlier this week with
Spain brings back electric vehicle subsidies of up to €7,000 in new green drive
The Spanish government has reactivated its EV-subsidy scheme ‘MOVES III’. It has done so retroactively, meaning that the programme restarted at the beginning of 2025.
Internet bill changes afoot? Spain’s largest mobile operator MasOrange eyeing €20bn stock market listing
SPAIN’S largest mobile phone operator MasOrange is preparing for a potential stock market debut that could affect phone and internet bills across the country. The
Spain’s pension crisis: €13.4 BILLION paid out in March alone
IN the month of March, the Spanish government has paid out in pensions more than double the money set aside for the whole year. Some
Spain is a ‘new economic star’, according to the Financial Times
SPAIN has been highlighted as one of the world’s emerging economic success stories. In a recent article, the Financial Times referred to the nation as
Malaga’s tourism industry struggles to find workers due to surging rent and property prices
THE Costa del Sol’s tourism sector is blaming its inability to find seasonal workers on Malaga’s cost of living crisis. The tourism sector is actively
Where every move matters: Expert real estate services on the Costa Blanca
IN the dynamic world of real estate, finding an agency that not only offers you a wide variety of properties, but also provides you with
Earthquake in Spain’s banking sector: BBVA’s hostile takeover of Banco Sabadell ‘threatens the wellbeing of the Spanish economy’
BBVA’s long running hostile takeover bid of Banco Sabadell ‘poses a threat to the economic wellbeing of Spain’, according to the Catalan bank’s boardroom. Banco
Blimey, I’ve been scammed by… Myself?: The terrifying rise of the AI voice cloning fraud
AH, scams. A time-honoured British tradition, right up there with queuing, moaning about the weather, and insisting that ‘this tea just isn’t the same as
‘Worse than a mafia don’: Spain is a ‘tax trap’ that ‘fleeces’ British expats, financial experts claim
WEALTHY foreigners who move to Spain are facing financial headaches as Spanish authorities launch what one law firm describes as a ‘tax inquisition’. International law
New Trump agricultural tariffs set to hit Spain’s €3.5 billion in exports to the USA
SPAIN’S agricultural exporters are bracing for a potential €3.5 billion blow when new US tariffs come into effect. Donald Trump announced that he will soon
We sold €50 million of property in our first year!
THE boss of Marbella’s upmarket realtor The Agency has revealed the results of his first year in the resort… and set a target for 2025.
Surge in demand for Chinese-speaking lawyers as China becomes Spain’s fourth-largest trading partner
SURGING investment in Spain from China is fuelling the rapid growth in specialised law firms that employ Chinese-speaking lawyers. The Chinese Law Association in Spain
Spain had the most hotel investments in Europe in 2024: Experts say focus will move to ‘second’ cities that are less saturated by tourists
SPAIN has cemented its position as Europe’s hottest hotel investment market as €3.3 billion poured into the sector during 2024, although down from 2023’s €4
US tourists are spending more in Spain and their numbers will rise, according to Forbes magazine
SPAIN welcomed a record number of foreign tourists last year- 94 million- with figures suggesting that US visitors spent more than ever- according to Forbes
Under lock and key: The ultimate guide to creating uncrackable passwords (because ‘password123’ just won’t cut it!)
IN today’s digital jungle, hackers are the sneaky predators… and your password? Well, it’s your first line of defence. But let’s be honest – ’password123’
Spain plans to reduce working week to 37.5 hours: Government says it will ‘modernise’ the country
SPAIN has approved a plan to reduce the standard working week to 37.5 hours for private sector workers – making it one of the shortest
‘How much cash can I withdraw in Spain without raising alarms with the tax authorities?’
SPAIN’S Tax Agency has a system in place to monitor large movements of money via banks to prevent tax fraud and money laundering. Fines are
Exclusive: Pret A Manger is coming to Malaga airport as part of Spain-wide expansion
MALAGA airport will soon be home to a Pret A Manger, the Olive Press can reveal. The British cafeteria chain, which pulled in over €1billion
Spain basks in impressive economic growth during 2024- easily beating eurozone countries
SPAIN’S economy grew by 3.2% in 2024- much higher than other eurozone countries- according to preliminary figures published by the National Statistics Institute on Wednesday.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves: ‘We’re happy to look into joining new European tariff-free trade area’
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has said that she is happy for Britain to look at joining a new European tariff-free trade zone. Reeves told broadcasters
Study reveals most Spaniards want shorter work days
A STUDY has revealed most Spaniards want to see the work day shortened, according to Instituto DyM.
Marbella tourism campaign features American actress Eva Longoria
EVA Longoria has become the star of an advertising campaign promoting Marbella at Madrid’s international tourism fair (Fitur). In the promotional video, the American actress