Spain sets new record for registered workers with March job figures the best since 2008
SPAIN’S Ministry of Social Security said a new March record for registered workers has been set – totalling 21.88 million with the lowest jobless total
Spain calls for windfall tax on energy firms as Iran war sends fuel prices soaring
SPAIN has joined forces with four other European allies to call for a windfall tax on the profits raked in by energy companies as fuel
Microchips, renewable energy and industry: How the Canary Islands are looking to pivot away from a tourism-dependent economy
THE Canary Islands have long relied on tourism, with millions visiting each year for beaches, resorts and sun. But tourism jobs are often seasonal, pay
Spain pushes ahead with rural 5G internet rollout – with public cash funding new masts to close the ‘digital divide’
A NEW 5G rollout is underway in Spain in a bid to boost internet coverage in rural areas. The scheme, named 5G Very Rural Networks,
Revealed: The winners and losers of the ongoing war in Iran – as it emerges that Spain’s Ibex stock market has fallen almost 8% since the conflict began
MARKETS reel as Iran war sparks historic sell-off across global stocks Spain’s Ibex 35 has plunged almost 8% since the Iran conflict began, sending shockwaves
Work from home, fly less and drive slower: Leading EU official issues stark warning over ‘long crisis’ ahead amid Iran war fallout
BRUSSELS is urging Europeans to save on fuel as concerns grow over a ‘long crisis’ in the fallout from the Iran war. The European Commission’s
Good news for Spain’s economy as budget deficit falls to lowest level in 18 years – here’s what it means for your wallet
SPAIN’S budget deficit was cut to just 2.2% of GDP at the end of 2025- the lowest figure since the financial crisis 18 years ago.
Ryanair boss warns that 25% of carrier’s fuel supplies could be cut in May amid fears of higher ticket prices
EUROPE’S aviation fuel supply could be disrupted from May if the conflict in the Middle East continues, potentially putting 25% of Ryanair’s supplies during May
Spain’s property crisis bites: Home owners now spend over a third of income on housing – rising to more than 60% in Madrid and Barcelona
HOME owners in Spain are now spending over a third of income on housing as the housing crisis continues. This year housing prices are set
Relief for holidaymakers as Spanish airport strikes are called off ahead of Easter getaway rush
HOLIDAYMAKERS planning a trip to Spain this week can breathe a sigh of relief after strikes that threatened to cripple services and trigger frustrating delays
Wave goodbye to your summer holiday? Airlines start axing flights as jet fuel costs soar – with supplies ‘less than a week away’ from running dry
FEARS are mounting that thousands of Easter and summer holidays could be culled as airlines begin cancelling flights amid the soaring cost of jet fuel.
Spain’s highest-paying jobs: Big earners in the top profession take home up to €250k a year – as they say you can’t earn in Spain
BANKING has emerged as the highest-paying sector in Spain with plush salaries as high as €250,000 a year, challenging the idea that big money isn’t
Motorhome sales in Spain skyrocket 84% with foreigners outnumbering Spaniards 2 to 1 – but is there space for everyone?
MOTORHOME registrations in Spain rose by 84.3% in February compared to a year earlier according to figures from the Spanish Association of the Caravanning Industry
There is a clear path for Brits looking to move to Spain on a non-lucrative visa
For many Britons, Spain represents the life they’ve always imagined: warm weather, a relaxed pace, vibrant communities, and a healthier balance between work, leisure, and
EXCLUSIVE: Car wars! How a €18,000 custom Range Rover sold in Spain sparked a legal storm between dealership and American buyer
IN the snapshot David Curry received, the 1996 Range Rover gleamed in a glossy sand-coloured finish. But the promise of its delivery has sparked a
Schools shut, weak economic growth and labour shortages: Here’s what Spain would look like without immigration
UNLIKE many of its European neighbours, Spain is taking a different approach to immigration. In January, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez unveiled a plan to regularise
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