Expats in Spain to benefit from winter fuel payment following EU ruling
A ‘genuine and sufficient link to the UK’ will now be enough for thousands of British pensioners to claim payment
10 reasons to register: Expats have just five days to register Brexit vote
The clock is ticking as the Brexit referendum draws closer. With May
Statistics and lies in Spain
David Rick of Torcal Estates has seen a 100 per cent increase
Spain orders betting markets Polymarket and Kalshi blocked for operating without a gambling licence
SHUTDOWN of online platforms where users bet on elections, wars and political scandals comes amid growing fears over illegal gambling and lack of protections for
One in four Spaniards either lose money or give up personal data to growing scam wave
SPAIN is being hit by scams with 77% of adults saying that they have encountered an attempt in the past year, according to the State
Buying a standard home in Madrid now requires a shocking 59 years of total salaryÂ
A WORKER in Madrid would need to save almost 59 years of net salary to buy a modest home in the Spanish capital, according to
Telefonica sells iconic headquarters on Madrid’s Gran Via for €200 million to Marbella-based billionaire
TOMAS Olivo has won the battle for Europe’s former tallest skyscraper and one of Madrid’s most famous landmarks. The billionaire in question controls the property
A generation stuck at home: Spain’s young people now forced to spend virtually entire salary on rent to move out
YOUNG Spaniards hoping to move out and live independently are now being forced to spend virtually their entire salary on rent, new figures have revealed.
Spain’s Pedro Sanchez speaks out after chilling video emerges of far-right Israeli minister ‘humiliating’ detained Gaza flotilla activists – including dozens of Spaniards
SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez has spoken out after a disturbing video emerged of an Israeli minister harassing dozens of pro-Palestinian activists detained earlier this
Spain pushes ahead with plan to ban celebrities and influencers from promoting gambling
SPAIN is moving ahead with plans to ban celebrities and influencers from promoting gambling as the government ramps up efforts to protect young people from
Workers celebrate as bank holidays that fall on a Saturday can be clawed back as a day off in new ruling in SpainÂ
WORKERS in Spain are celebrating after a new court ruling confirmed that public holidays falling on a Saturday cannot simply be lost if Saturday is
Barcelona beer giant Damm expands its UK empire after buying legendary British ale brand
A SPANISH brewing giant has picked up an iconic British ale brand from pub and brewery group Greene King. The Barcelona-based company Damm, chaired by
Why Spanish banks secretly dread American clients and how US tax law is locking expats out of local investment accounts
By Peter Dougherty WRITING financial advice for Americans who will soon be moving to Spain is a bit like a veteran sailor writing letters to
You can now use Spain’s favourite payment app in shops – here is how the new ‘Bizum Pay’ works
SPAIN’s most popular payment app can now be used in shops, spokespeople for Bizum have said, as the number of users nationwide surges past 30
Catalunya’s tourism model and huge pig farm industry are an unsustainable drain on public money, explosive new report claims
A NEW report has cast doubt on the sustainability of Catalunya’s tourism and pig farming sectors. The explosive report argues that the public cost of
Ryanair posts record profits after hiking fares by 10% and threatens to slash flights to regional airports in Spain
RYANAIR has logged its all-time profit record in the past financial year, data has shown, as the company announces it will slash flights to low-traffic
Spanish taxman ordered to cough up more than €60 million to Shakira after singer wins fraud case
SPAIN’S National Court has ruled in favour of Colombian superstar Shakira, ordering the taxman to repay her more than €60 million. The Audiencia Nacional annulled
Outrage in Germany over allegations Pedro Sanchez’s Spain government used €10bn in EU Covid funds to plug budget gaps
SPAIN’S public spending is set to come under the microscope after a host of European allies questioned whether Pedro Sanchez’s government misused billions of euros
New credit rating puts Andalucia among Spain’s top-rated regionsÂ
AN upgrade of Andalucia’s credit rating has been issued once more by Standard & Poor’s (S&P), raising it from ‘A-‘ to ‘A’ and bringing it
Spain’s oldest bookshop is saved from oblivion after 176 years in business by loyal customers who raised €60,000 in 13 daysÂ
A HISTORIC bookshop in northern Spain has been saved from imminent closure after a wave of public support raised thousands of euros in just two
Foreign workers in Spain hit record high after almost 100,000 jobs added in April – with impact of Pedro Sanchez’s migrant amnesty yet to be feltÂ
NEW figures reveal that 3.25 million foreign workers are now registered in Spain’s Social Security system, the highest total since records began in 2012. The
Spain set to smash tourist spending record as Brits and other visitors to splash €121 billion in 2026
SPAIN’S tourism industry is set to break records yet again with international visitors set to spend €121 billion in 2026. The World Travel and Tourism
Spanish football legend Sergio Ramos agrees €450m deal to buy boyhood club Sevilla
A CONSORTIUM headed by Spanish football legend Sergio Ramos has reached an agreement in principle to buy La Liga side Sevilla for almost €450 million,
Spain crowned southern Europe’s hottest property market as investment beats France, Italy and Portugal combined
SPAIN has been crowned as southern Europe’s top property market, attracting more investment than France, Italy and Portugal combined. According to a report by global
Brit favourite Greggs to open first overseas shop at airport in Spain – with famous sausage rolls on the menu
BRITISH holidaymakers longing for home comforts while abroad are in for a treat after popular food chain Greggs announced Spain as the destination for its
Ex-footballer Gerard Pique hit with €200,000 fine after profiting on the stock market with insider information
SPANISH ex-football star Gerard Pique has been hit with a €200,000 fine after making a profit on the stock market using insider information. The penalty
The rich get richer: Spain’s wealthy elite enjoy a lucrative year as fortunes soar by 14% – with Zara founder Amancio Ortega continuing to lead the way
SPAIN’S rich are getting richer with the country’s wealthy elite increasing their fortunes by 14% in the last year. Amancio Ortega, the founder of Inditex,
Malaga joins the shipping ‘Champions League’ as it becomes Europe’s main gateway for new direct route from China bypassing the Suez Canal
A MALAGA shipping company has declared ‘we’re in the Champions League’ after making the city the first port of call on a new direct route
Meet the elite Spanish economist helping English-speaking expats in Spain navigate the global financial market
By Peter Dougherty IF you’re reading this article, it’s likely that English is your native language and that you spend time in Spain. If so,