Pension error in Spain: Supreme Court rules some retirees could be owed €4,000
A SPANISH Supreme Court ruling has said that many pensioners can receive compensation that can exceed €4,000. The reason for the compensation is because many
Another Spanish highstreet chain falls as Spain’s supermarket wars heat up
A REGIONAL supermarket chain that once had over 600 shops in Spain has announced its closing down. El Arco is pulling down the shutters in
The EU warns Spain not to block €11 billion BBVA-Sabadell mega-merger
The European Union has cautioned the Spanish government against blocking the controversial proposed €11 billion mega-merger of two of the country’s largest banks. Spain’s economy
QR Codes: Shortcut to Convenience or a Trap in Disguise?
QR codes are everywhere – on restaurant tables, receipts, posters, even gravestones (yes, really). Just point your phone, scan, and voilà! No more typing out
‘The prices are incredible!’ Giddy Brit gets excited in Mercadona – but does it dominate Spain’s supermarket wars?Â
BRITISH TikTok influencer Jamie Dear (@thedeardiaries) thought he was just grabbing some cheap snacks on his sunny Spanish getaway – but ended up wading straight
Bank account charges rise by average of 6% in Spain despite increased digitalisation
BANK account holders in Spain are paying more to maintain their accounts with a 6% average increase in the last two years. Figures from the
Investing and saving in Spain ‘is like walking a tightrope’, says rare foreign financial planner
In a brand new money column, Peter Dougherty explains that, despite being one of just three officially regulated foreign financial planners, investing and saving in
Bank of Spain director and Pedro Sanchez ally resigns for ‘cooking the books’Â
A MAJOR scandal has erupted at the Bank of Spain following the resignation of Angel Gavilan, its Director of Economy, just 24 hours after presenting
Top Spanish judge throws support behind British expats: Legal challenge against tax authority is ‘justified’
A LEADING judge on Spain’s top court has condemned the conduct of the Spanish tax agency in a vote of confidence for dozens of expats
‘Sell your home then rent it back’: Property expert in Spain advises pensioners in need of extra cash
A PROPERTY expert, known on TikTok as @crismasfamilia, has explained a strategy for pensioners to start investing in real estate. “Sell your property and stay
Set Sail with Confidence: Generali Expatriates Boat Insurance Has You Covered
Whether it’s your full-time residence or a beloved getaway, Spain has become a second home to many expats. For boating enthusiasts, it’s a true paradise:
GUIRI ARMY: Half dozen fabulous foreigners are recognised during Europe Day celebrations in Marbella
A LEGION of guiris have been awarded for their ‘indispensable’ hard work in Marbella. The group of business owners, from half a dozen countries, were
Alcampo to close 25 supermarkets to ensure long-term future in Spain
THE French-owned Alcampo supermarket and hypermarket chain is shutting 25 stores in Spain after seeing a slight fall in sales last year. The company said
Exclusive: ‘Out of control’ Spanish tax office ‘targets hundreds of expats in unfair audits’ as Beckham Law war heats up
THE founding partner of a top international law firm has slammed Spain’s ‘heartless’ tax agency as ‘out of control’ amid allegations that the authority is
Can you really be fined €150k for a cash withdrawal in Spain?
Spanish newspapers are reporting that residents could be fined up to €150,000 following cash withdrawals without prior notification. Crimes of suspected tax evasion or money
PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATION IN SPAIN AND INTERNATIONALLY: Breaking the language barrier with La Fabrica de TraduccionesÂ
WHETHER you’re launching a business on the Costa del Sol, updating your website for international clients, or need official paperwork translated for legal use, La
Spain could suffer over €4 billion in losses from historic blackout
SPAIN’S worst-ever blackout, which left millions without power across the Iberian Peninsula, could cost the country as much as €4.5 billion in lost economic output.
Spain’s Prime Minister announces ‘public consultation’ over controversial BBVA takeover of Sabadell Bank
PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez says there will be a public consultation over the hostile takeover of Banco Sabadell by the BBVA bank. Sanchez announced the
Experts in Spain call for ‘crisis plan’ after supermarkets record huge blackout losses
A WEEK after the Peninsula’s massive power outage, Spain’s supermarket industry has revealed staggering economic losses and called for a national crisis plan to prevent
Vitur Summit 2025 will bring Europe’s top hotel leaders to Malaga
MALAGA is set to host the Vitur Summit 2025 on 7 and 8 May, bringing together over 700 professionals and 100 leading figures from the
Spain still unsure as EU neighbours start to rearm
27 EUROPEAN nations have expressed interest in the European Rearmament Plan that seeks to expand the military capabilities of its member states with Spain still
Sun, sea and sackings:  Wall Street giant Citi shuts ‘bankers’ paradise’ office in Spain’s Malaga
IT was pitched as a sun-kissed revolution for overworked young bankers – but just two-and-a-half years after splashing down on the Costa del Sol, Citigroup’s
Bissan Wealth Management in Spain has a unique take on financial management
PETER Dougherty isn’t like any other financial planner you’ll meet. That’s not because he has credentials that stand out in a crowd (although his credentials
AI, are you trying to replace me?: The (slightly terrifying) truth about our digital overlords
AI started off as a cute little assistant—autocorrecting our typos, suggesting slightly too personal Netflix recommendations, and helping us find the ‘best pizza near me
Unemployment rate in Spain rises to 11.4% in largest increase since 2013
THE first quarter of 2025 shows bad figures for the Spanish labour market, according to the Labour Force Survey (EPA). Unemployment is growing rapidly, it
WATCH: Spain’s economy minister dazzles America with boasts of world-leading GDP growth – and all in perfect English
AT a time of intense stress for the global economy, at the mercy of the tariff war declared by the United States and the policies