Robot dog called in to sniff out radioactivity at Spanish nuclear power plant
SPANISH boffins will have a new best friend as they decommission a nuclear power station – a robotic dog called Spot. Developed by Boston Dynamics,
Help! My Computer Has a Mind of Its Own – Or Maybe Just a virus?
We’ve all been there. You’re peacefully scrolling, minding your own business, when suddenly—BAM! Your computer freezes, a random window pops up, or your mouse starts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Spain’s booming economy still struggles to attract top talent from around the worldÂ
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
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