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Why buying the home you want is getting harder in Spain

Social security will provide: Spaniards rely far more on government help than those from the USA and UK

By Peter Dougherty of Bissan Wealth Management IMAGINE if the social security administration of Spain hired a travel agency to offer its ‘retirement experience’ as

21 Jun, 2025 @ 13:00

Business & Finance·Lead

Peter Dougherty explains exactly what the term usufructo means and how it works in Spain

By Peter Dougherty of Bissan Wealth Management YOU may have run across an unfamiliar term in Spanish taxes called usufructo. Although usufructo is not as

20 Jun, 2025 @ 13:34

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News

Sabadell looks to sell off British bank TSB to fend off hostile takeover by Spain’s BBVA

SPAIN’S Sabadell Bank is looking to sell off the TSB Bank in the UK to strengthen its battle against the hostile €11 billion BBVA takeover

17 Jun, 2025 @ 11:20

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

sheikh abdullah al thani sells malaga fc

Ex-Malaga CF owner Sheikh Al-Thani faces 14 years in prison in Spain over decline of the Spanish football club

SHEIK Abdullah Al-Thani, the former owner of Malaga CF football club, who saw them through an exciting run to the Champions League quarter finals, is

13 Jun, 2025 @ 09:29

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·Sport

Carrefour to open 100 new stores in Spain during 2025, creating 700 jobs

CARREFOUR will open 100 new stores in Spain this year which it says will create 700 jobs. The announcement comes weeks after its fellow French

12 Jun, 2025 @ 12:00

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Malaga port is erecting a two-metre barrier to protect the mega yachts of the super rich

Costa del Sol marinas totally booked up for a record summer marked by British and French flags

MARINAS across the Costa del Sol are bracing for their busiest summer on record, after a booking bonanza that has left some ports completely sold

11 Jun, 2025 @ 14:00

Business & Finance·Costa del Sol·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Streaming giant Netflix announces €1 billion investment in new films and shows made in Spain

NETFLIX will invest €1 billion in Spanish productions over the next four years. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos during

10 Jun, 2025 @ 17:30

Business & Finance·Entertainment·Lead

The trusted insurance choice for expats in Spain: Discover Reale Seguros

WHETHER you’ve just landed on the Costa del Sol or are a long-term resident enjoying life under the Spanish sun, one thing is clear: the

4 Jun, 2025 @ 14:57

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Other Posts·Property·Sponsored

Delivery company Glovo smacked with €329m fine for anti-competitive ‘cartel practices’

FOOD delivery firm Glovo and its parent company, Delivery Hero, have been fined €329 million by the European Commission for operating a cartel. They carved

4 Jun, 2025 @ 14:45

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Spain’s booming economy still struggles to attract top talent from around the world

SPAIN struggles to attract educated foreign workers, with Spain only receiving 0.04% of all foreign workers that come into the European Union, despite the country

2 Jun, 2025 @ 11:45

Business & Finance·Lead

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

2 Jun, 2025 @ 10:41

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Another Spanish supermarket chain falls as Spain's supermarket wars heat up

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

29 May, 2025 @ 14:56

Asturias·Business & Finance·Lead

BBVA suffers spectacular failure in massive rejection of hostile takeover bid for Sabadell Bank in Spain

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

28 May, 2025 @ 16:24

Business & Finance·Catalunya·Lead

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

28 May, 2025 @ 12:16

Business & Finance·Sponsored

‘The prices are incredible!’ Giddy Brit gets excited in Mercadona – but does it dominate Spain’s supermarket wars?

BRITISH TikTok influencer Jamie Dear (@thedeardiaries) thought he was just grabbing some cheap snacks on his sunny Spanish getaway – but ended up wading straight

27 May, 2025 @ 14:21

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead·Other News

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

26 May, 2025 @ 17:30

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

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

26 May, 2025 @ 16:39

Business & Finance·Lead·Other News

View Of The Bank Of Spain Headquarters (madrid) From Plaza De Cibeles (square).

Bank of Spain director and Pedro Sanchez ally resigns for ‘cooking the books’

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

23 May, 2025 @ 12:45

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

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

13 May, 2025 @ 15:36

Business & Finance·Lead

‘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

13 May, 2025 @ 14:00

Business & Finance·Lead·Property

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:

13 May, 2025 @ 10:31

Business & Finance·Sponsored

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

12 May, 2025 @ 16:40

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Lead·Marbella·Other News

Alcampo Supermarkets In Spain Will Use Uk's Ocado To Develop Its Online Sales Operations

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

11 May, 2025 @ 08:00

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

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

9 May, 2025 @ 16:00

Business & Finance·EXCLUSIVE·Lead

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

9 May, 2025 @ 15:40

Business & Finance·Lead

PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATION IN SPAIN AND INTERNATIONALLY: Breaking the language barrier with La Fabrica de Traducciones

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

9 May, 2025 @ 13:02

Business & Finance·Other News·Sponsored

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Social security will provide: Spaniards rely far more on government help than those from the USA and UK

Peter Dougherty explains exactly what the term usufructo means and how it works in Spain

Sabadell looks to sell off British bank TSB to fend off hostile takeover by Spain’s BBVA

Ex-Malaga CF owner Sheikh Al-Thani faces 14 years in prison in Spain over decline of the Spanish football club

Carrefour to open 100 new stores in Spain during 2025, creating 700 jobs

Costa del Sol marinas totally booked up for a record summer marked by British and French flags

Streaming giant Netflix announces €1 billion investment in new films and shows made in Spain

The trusted insurance choice for expats in Spain: Discover Reale Seguros

Delivery company Glovo smacked with €329m fine for anti-competitive ‘cartel practices’

Spain’s booming economy still struggles to attract top talent from around the world

Pension error in Spain: Supreme Court rules some retirees could be owed €4,000

Another Spanish highstreet chain falls as Spain’s supermarket wars heat up

The EU warns Spain not to block €11 billion BBVA-Sabadell mega-merger

QR Codes: Shortcut to Convenience or a Trap in Disguise?

‘The prices are incredible!’ Giddy Brit gets excited in Mercadona – but does it dominate Spain’s supermarket wars?

Bank account charges rise by average of 6% in Spain despite increased digitalisation

Investing and saving in Spain ‘is like walking a tightrope’, says rare foreign financial planner

Bank of Spain director and Pedro Sanchez ally resigns for ‘cooking the books’

Top Spanish judge throws support behind British expats: Legal challenge against tax authority is ‘justified’

‘Sell your home then rent it back’: Property expert in Spain advises pensioners in need of extra cash

Set Sail with Confidence: Generali Expatriates Boat Insurance Has You Covered

GUIRI ARMY: Half dozen fabulous foreigners are recognised during Europe Day celebrations in Marbella

Alcampo to close 25 supermarkets to ensure long-term future in Spain

Exclusive: ‘Out of control’ Spanish tax office ‘targets hundreds of expats in unfair audits’ as Beckham Law war heats up

Can you really be fined €150k for a cash withdrawal in Spain?

PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATION IN SPAIN AND INTERNATIONALLY: Breaking the language barrier with La Fabrica de Traducciones

Urgent health warning in Madrid after dozens infected in measles outbreak: Here’s how to stay safe against the disease

Machete-wielding man shot dead by police in the Canary Islands after ‘murdering 10-year-old son and seriously injuring the boy’s mother’

Ryanair threatens more cuts in Spain if government does not block proposed 21% airport tax hike

WATCH: Historic moment Oriol Cardona becomes Spain’s first Winter Olympics gold medallist in over 50 years after gruelling ski mountaineering triumph

Goodbye to Cadiz’s prize catch? The iconic bluefin tuna could be leaving Spanish waters – and you can guess why