Inflation in Spain climbs steeply to 3.3% as impact of Iran war takes hold
INFLATION in Spain has surged to its highest level in two years as the effects of the Iran war continue to ripple across the country,
UK pub giant Wetherspoon will open two new bars in Spain after ‘successful’ Costa Blanca debut
UK PUB operator J D Wetherspoon is to open two bars at Barcelona’s El Prat airport. This follows on from February’s opening of the company’s
US beauty giant Estee Lauder in merger talks with Spanish owner of Jean Paul Gaultier to create €35 billion mega-group
US beauty powerhouse Estée Lauder is in talks with Spanish company Puig, the group behind Jean Paul Gaultier and Carolina Herrera’s iconic fragrances. Shares in
Even in the age of AI expats in Spain will still need the human touch of a trusted financial advisor
By Peter Dougherty THE business headlines announce: “Artificial Intelligence could eliminate the need for financial advisors.” We see enough of those headlines over time and
Got a text from the ‘Hacienda’? Don’t click the link – here’s how to protect yourself from a scam targeting British expats across Spain
FEW words in Spain can ruin a perfectly good café con leche faster than this one: Hacienda. Your phone buzzes. You glance down. There it
Middle East tensions and rising oil prices could boost Spanish property demand from the Costa del Sol to Costa Brava
By Christofer Fogelberg of property experts Start Group GLOBAL conflicts can feel far removed from the beaches of Marbella or the white villages of the
Buying property in Spain just got easier for Europeans with this new multilingual platform offering interactive tools and expert guides
A NEW multilingual platform is helping Europeans buy property in Spain — with free tools, in-depth guides, and real experts you can actually talk to.
Deadline for €100,000 safety shield looms: Why the next two weeks are critical for your savings
FOR many expatriates, moving to Spain represents a pursuit of balance and a better quality of life. However, living abroad often brings practical considerations that
War in the Middle East is driving a near-500% spike for short-term rentals in Barcelona as digital nomads head west seeking safe harbour
SHOCKING demand for short-term rentals in Barcelona has surged by almost 500% as global conflict pushes remote workers to relocate to Spain, putting fresh pressure
Spain’s new tourism boom: Semana Santa bookings soar by 50% as holidaymakers shun other destinations amid Iran war uncertainty
TOURIST bookings to ‘safe’ Spain are surging this Easter as the Iran war continues to fuel global uncertainty, experts say. Semana Santa reservations across the
Airbnb forced to cough up €64m fine over unlicensed listings after Spanish court throws out bid to delay payment
THE US-based short-term rental site Airbnb has been forced to cough up a massive €64 million fine after a Spanish court threw out a request
Good news for motorists: Filling up now €10 cheaper after Spanish government slashes VAT on fuel
MOTORISTS across Spain have been handed a much-needed lifeline after the Spanish government slashed the rate of VAT on fuel. According to data from the
Spain’s graduate crisis laid bare: Almost 30% of youngsters work in jobs unrelated to their qualifications – the highest figure in Europe
MORE than a quarter of Spain’s young graduates are stuck in jobs unrelated to their degrees, new data shows, as the country’s youth employment crisis
From dictatorship to European Union powerhouse: Spain’s 40-year journey of successes, setbacks and stories that transformed a country
IN 1986 Spain was a young, fledgling democracy, still shaking off nearly 40 years of a centralised, authoritarian dictatorship under General Francisco Franco – one
Spain’s Mercadona becomes the most profitable supermarket in the world – ahead of Walmart, Carrefour and Tesco
MERCADONA has emerged as the global leader in supermarket profitability, earning €4.5 for every €100 in sales (4.5%). Mercadona is now considerably more profitable than
Hacienda horror stories: Spain’s entrepreneurs reveal their worst encounters with Spain’s ‘vindictive and mafia-esque’ tax agency
IF there’s one thing that unites both Spaniards and expats alike, it is their burning hatred for the country’s national tax agency. Whether it is
How will recent geopolitical tensions roil the mortgage outlook for foreign buyers eyeing up Spain?
THE escalation of tensions in the Middle East is adding volatility to global energy markets, and financial markets are beginning to price in the uncertainty
Forget about that summer holiday? European jet fuel prices DOUBLE as airlines start raising prices and cancelling routes
EXPATS looking forward to their summer getaways may face a looming headache after jet fuel prices suddenly doubled across Europe. The aviation sector is under
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves rolls into Madrid to sign series of deals including €20bn investment plan
BRITISH Chancellor Rachel Reeves has travelled to Madrid as part of an economic push to strengthen ties with Spain and the broader European Union. The
Energy shock fears mount after Iranian attack on vital Qatar plant sends gas prices soaring by 25%
THE price of oil and gas has climbed steeply yet again as the ongoing war in Iran continues to spook global markets and raise fears
Spain is booming – but behind the dazzling GDP figures lies a winner-takes-all economy driven almost solely by immigration
SPAIN is currently the darling of Europe. Its economy grew faster than any G7 nation last year, unemployment is steadily falling, and Pedro Sanchez’s government
The €100,000 mistake: Why moving to Spain has become a legal minefield for Brits thanks to post-Brexit red tape
FOR many Britons, Spain represents the life they’ve always wanted: sunshine, space, culture, community, and a slower pace that feels worlds away from the UK’s
Spain to release 11.5 million barrels of oil reserves in attempt to mitigate impact of Strait of Hormuz closure
THE Spanish government has agreed to release 11.5 million barrels from the country’s strategic oil reserves as part of a coordinated effort to mitigate the
Sri Lanka becomes first to go to four-day week to tackle possible oil shortages with Strait of Hormuz mostly shut
SRI Lanka is switching to a four-day work week to save fuel, the government announced, as countries worldwide brace for possible oil shortages amid the
The Costa Blanca is facing some of the steepest price rises in Spain -how is inflation hitting food, energy and housing in the area?
INFLATION is hitting the Costa Blanca hard, with residents facing some of the sharpest price hikes in the country for everyday essentials. Data from the
Scambusting: The new global fight against online fraud being led by a group of expats from the Costa del Sol
A LEADING expat-run tech business is behind an exciting new global scam-busting initiative. AnyTech365 has teamed up with a host of international cybersecurity firms to