Driverless taxis to hit Madrid’s streets in 2027 as Google’s Waymo confirms Spain launch
The company announced on Tuesday that it would begin testing its electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles on roads across the region in the coming days.
Spain on alert as websites go dark across Europe after AI uncovers critical flaw in software powering 70% of the internet
Websites across Europe have been taken offline after the vulnerabilities were discovered in PHP – a programming language used to run millions of websites.
Revolut users in Spain locked out of account for 12 hours after ‘power event’ at Google data centre in London hits banks
The fault began shortly after 8am and was not declared resolved for the vast majority of users until 6.30pm on Tuesday,
Malaga to refund thousands of low emission zone fines totalling €1.38 million – here’s how to get your money back
Around 13,600 fines will be paid back over the coming weeks in a costly setback for the Ayuntamiento.
Boost for British pensioners in Spain as pound sterling hits 17-month high against euro
The pound rose 0.25 per cent on Monday to 84.11 pence per euro – its highest level since May 2025.
Revolut finally allows Gibraltar residents to open accounts again as app secures new crypto licence
The move means expats and Gibraltarians can once again sign up for the popular digital bank.
Malaga residents can sign up for Spain’s newest Costco this week – but no store until 2027
The US bulk-buying giant won’t open its store until spring 2027, but shoppers can join its members’ club now
Spain’s state pension and minimum wage to rise before the end of the year – but after the election
Carlos Cuerpo said the government could approve the increase in December, even if it is still acting in a caretaker capacity following the election.
Playing your cards right: how Americans can manage money in Spain
Financial planning in Spain can be complex for Americans managing US and Spanish taxes, currencies and assets. Peter Dougherty explains how goal-based planning can help.
Spain’s exports to the US under threat after Washington proposes $200,000 penalty fee for Spanish ships docking in American ports
The dispute dates back to November 2024, when Spanish authorities refused entry to three US-flagged cargo ships at the port of Algeciras.
Petrol prices in Spain hit peak not seen since rampant Covid era as inflation hikes price by a third
Spain inflation reached 4.9% in September, its highest rate since February 2023, as petrol and diesel prices surged and the government extended fuel support.
Just moved to Spain? Your first-week connectivity checklist
Moving to Spain? Set up mobile data, keep important numbers active, arrange home fibre and choose English-language support to make settling in easier.
Property investors in Spain’s top cities now earn barely more than state bonds as Sanchez pushes through housing decree
The margin is razor-thin in Spain's most popular property hubs, with returns in Madrid (4.3%), Palma (4.3%), and Barcelona (4.4%) barely beating the bond.
The IMF bumps up Spain’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.5% above even the US in boost for Pedro Sanchez ahead of elections
The fund says Spain will outpace every major advanced economy in 2026, but warns the global outlook remains fragile
Five steps to help British expats plan their financial future in Spain
Financial planning in Spain can help British expats align tax, pensions, investments and family goals as they move, retire or build a long-term future abroad.
Can banks in Spain refuse to open accounts for expats if they have a passport but no NIE?
Foreigners in Spain are being turned away by some banks when trying to open an account with just a passport.
Brussels backs Spain’s Bizum to create physical cards in battle to break US monopoly over instant payments
Bizum has hit 31.5 million users on its 10th anniversary as Brussels plans a pan-European rollout to break US card dominance.
Spain will grind to a halt in November as unions call first general strike in 14 years over the housing crisis
It marks the first time since 2012 that Spain's major class unions, including the CCOO and UGT, have thrown their full weight behind a general
British pensioner launches legal action against leading Spanish bank over expired mortgage cover after wife’s death
A British pensioner is suing CaixaBank over mortgage life insurance he says expired when he turned 70, leaving him unable to claim after his wife’s
Barcelona to more than quadruple tourist tax for cruise ship day-trippers making fleeting visits to the city
Holidaymakers arriving on cruise ships who spend less than 12 hours in the city will have to stump up €24 in tourist tax from next
Spain’s new anti-smoking law: All you need to know about where you can no longer light up – including bar terrace ban
The most significant law change is that minors across all of Spain are prohibited from smoking.
Workers in Spain could retire early with a full pension if they’ve paid in for 40 years – but do payments to UK National Insurance count?
The proposal by left-wing party Podemos is now set to be debated in parliament after clearing the first stage of the legislative process.
Just moved to Spain? Your first-week connectivity checklist
Moving to Spain? Set up mobile data, keep important numbers active, arrange home fibre and choose English-language support to make settling in easier.
Spain hits jackpot with rare and strategically important lithium and rubidium deposits discovered near Salamanca
SPAIN could have the only rubidium mine in the world outside of China, while both metals are considered strategically important.
How quickly do solar panels and battery storage pay for themselves in Spain?
FOR anyone weighing up solar panels, the first question is rarely about kilowatts or inverters. It’s often: how long before the system pays for itself?
Pedro Sanchez rolls out 12-month roadmap to rapidly integrate artificial intelligence into the Spanish economy
Pedro Sanchez presented 'Plan IA360' in Madrid on Monday, outlining a push designed to directly benefit small businesses and the self-employed.