Spain’s inflation rate hits highest level since June 2024 due to costlier electricity
INFLATION in Spain has reached its highest level in 16 months due to hikes in electricity prices. The provisional October figure released by the National
Spain’s BBVA becomes fourth Spanish company to break the €100 billion mark – just weeks after the failure of its Sabadell hostile takeover
BBVA has reached a market value of more than €100 billion for the first time, just two weeks after its attempted takeover of Banco Sabadell
Spain’s all-star economy cools slightly as China floods Europe with imports redirected from Trump’s tariffs
SPAIN’S economy has lost a little of its shine as growth eased to 0.6% in the third quarter, with the finger pointed at exports faltering
Oops! I clicked a link… Now what?: AnyTech365’s simple, step-by-step guide to staying safe online – without losing your mind
ONE click. One flicker of curiosity. And suddenly, you’ve ‘won’ a free cruise you never entered, been promised eternal youth in a jar, or received
Avoiding pension disaster in Spain: How to stop crooks stealing your life savings – and what to do if they already have
By Angela Brooks of Pension Life SPAIN has seen its fair share of disasters – from wildfires and floods to power cuts and the Covid
Unemployment rate in Spain rises to 10.4% despite record number of workers
SPAIN’S labour market saw the unlikely combination of increasing both the number of people in work and the number of people out of work during
What’s your option?: When it comes to retirement plans, Spain keeps it simple
By Peter Dougherty COMPANIES in the US can offer a wide range of retirement plan options that provide tax advantages to themselves and their employees.
Don’t be late: Non-resident Spanish Property tax deadlines & Latest Tax Updates for 2025/2026
Owning a property in Spain as a non-resident offers sunshine and opportunity – but also a clear set of tax obligations. As Spanish authorities step
BBVA heavily defeated in its hostile takeover bid for Sabadell Bank in Spain
THE BBVA hostile takeover bid for Sabadell Bank is over after a massive rejection was announced late on Thursday night. Just 25.47% of Sabadell shareholders
Two Spanish agents recognised among world’s best in international contest presented in Mallorca
TOP-PERFORMING insurance advisors from across the globe were honoured for their work at a special three-day gala event in Mallorca this month. The event, held
Wine tourism in Spain boosted industry revenues by almost 10% in 2024
VISITS to vineyards and wine museums rose by 2.2% last year to just over 3 million with revenue up by nearly 10% according to a
New traffic signs in Spain: What drivers should know in 2025
SPAIN’S new traffic signs are finally hitting the roads. Approved in July 2025, they are now being introduced step by step – first in urban
IMF says Spain’s economic growth in 2025 will be higher than expected- way above eurozone average
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for economic growth this year in Spain to 2.9%. That’s 0.4% higher than its prediction earlier
Ryanair adds extra winter flights to Costa Blanca airport after cutting regional services in Spain
RYANAIR will add 12% more seats to its 2025/26 winter schedule at Alicante-Elche airport. Extensions of summer services come after the budget carrier slashed routes
Hacienda’s unlawful harassment nearly killed her husband. Now, this retired Dutch expat is challenging Spain’s tax authority in a new memoir
THERE have been many stories of how dreams of retiring in Spain can quickly turn into nightmares when you cross paths with Spain’s notorious tax
RARE OPPORTUNITY: Boutique hotel for sale in Cadaqués, Spain, is one of only two of its kind
DEMAND for hotel rooms in Cadaqués is almost as high as a painting by former resident Salvador Dalí. So it’s incredibly rare for a hotel
Friday deadline looms for BBVA takeover bid of Sabadell Bank in Spain
SABADELL Bank shareholders have until Friday to accept an offer for their investments in a hostile takeover bid by BBVA. Those who accept the invitation
SLICE OF THE PIE: When it comes to financial planning, there’s no dessert without the main course, writes Peter Dougherty
HELPING people with financial planning is my job. When I’m asked for ‘shortcuts’, ways to bypass the effort but still reap the benefits of financial
Ryanair bumps up the number of seats to Spain it is slashing next summer to 1.2m – and kills off Asturias completely
RYANAIR’S boss, Michael O’Leary has announced the budget airline will cut 1.2 million seats at Spain’s regional airports for the 2026 summer season- including the
‘Tourism is no longer the main driver of the Spanish economy’ as growth figures are halved
SPAIN’S tourist industry growth has slowed down significantly according to sector group Exceltur which claims it is no longer the ‘main driver of the country’s
Brussels bureaucrats set to shoot down Spain’s €179m fine against airlines over charging extra for hand luggage
THE European Commission has launched legal action against Spain over a €179 million penalty imposed on budget airlines for charging passengers extra for hand luggage
Spain’s biggest bank hires former head of British Army to help target Europe’s booming arms suppliers
THE former head of the British Army is set to lead Santander’s bid to bolster its defence lending as the Spanish bank looks to cash
Why you should never take investing tips from the front page
By Peter Dougherty HAS anyone ever got good investment advice from the front page of a newspaper or magazine? Probably not. Still, the media churns
Spain now boasts among the cheapest energy in Europe – and its thanks to renewables (which were NOT to blame for the blackout), new report claims
SPAIN has become one of the cheapest places in Europe for electricity, thanks to a surge in solar and wind power that has broken its
Spain hits luxury property giant Engel & Völkers with €16m ‘fake self-employed’ fine
LUXURY estate agent Engel & Völkers has been hit with a massive €16 million bill after Spanish labour inspectors caught the firm using hundreds of
Leading lawyer believes there are thousands of homeowners in Spain still owed compensation over shameful ‘floor clause’ mortgages
IT was yet another giant victory over the banks for Marbella lawyer Diego Echavarria in the courts last month. Handing his clients a €16,000 cheque