Spain’s jobless total hits lowest level since 2008
SPAIN’S annual unemployment rate fell by 6.2% in April to 2,357,044- according to figures published on Tuesday by the Ministry of Labour. It was the
Spain’s impressive GDP growth slows down in first three months of 2026 as impact of Iran war takes hold
SPAIN’S economy continued to grow in the first quarter of 2026, but at a slower rate due mainly to the Iran war. The first three
Spain moves back into double-digit unemployment rate after losing 170,000 jobs in first three months of 2026Â
SPAIN’S unemployment rate climbed back to a double-digit percentage in the first quarter of 2026. Job losses nearly doubled compared with the same period last
Spanish minister urges people planning a trip to Spain this summer to ‘buy your flights now’ ahead of possible price rises
TRAVELLERS have been urged to buy air tickets ‘as soon as possible’ to avoid higher fares caused by oil price hikes due to the Iran
Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez starts official visit to China this weekend – his fourth trip in four years
SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez will arrive in China on Saturday for a four-day visit. Officials in Beijing confirmed the tour on Wednesday which is
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
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
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.
Much-needed relief for households is on its way as Spain slashes VAT on fuel, electricity and gas amid Iran war energy shock
SPAIN’S government will slash the VAT rate from 21% to 10% on automotive fuels, electricity and natural gas in response to rising prices caused by
Spain to introduce ‘comprehensive’ package this week to counter energy price spikes caused by Iran war
SPAIN’S government will introduce measures this week to counter the rise in energy prices caused by the Iran war. The Minister of Ecological Transition, Sara
From Gibraltar to the Costa del Sol: How the region must ‘integrate to form a global super city and control a crucial world chokepoint in a new age of great power rivalry’
A STRETCH of coastline from Gibraltar to Malaga could one day transform into a powerful Mediterranean ‘super city’, experts have claimed. The ambitious vision, put
UK visitors boost January foreign tourist numbers to new record in Spain
SPAIN clocked up a record number of 5.1 million foreign tourists in January 2026- beating the previous high by 1.2% set a year earlier. The
Spain’s job market rallies after miserable January thanks to boosts in hospitality and construction
SPAIN’S job market is improving after a miserable January thanks to boosts in hospitality and construction. There has been an increase of 97,000 jobs in
Spain’s government will try to ‘minimise’ impact of fuel price rises caused by Iran war
SPAIN’S Economy Minister, Carlos Cuerpo, says that the government will try to ‘minimise’ the impact of energy price hikes on ‘citizens and companies’ as a
Spain sheds more than 270,000 jobs after ‘worst January employment fall in 14 years’
SPAIN’S unemployment figures increased sharply in January according to official figures released on Tuesday. The number of registered unemployed rose by 30,392 to 2.44 million
Confirmed: Spain ends 2025 as the world’s fastest-growing advanced economy for second year running
SPAIN’S economy grew faster in the final quarter of 2025, resulting in an estimated 2.8% growth last year, according to preliminary figures from National Statistics
Paro falls below 10% for first time since 2008 as Spain’s booming economy slowly crushes persistent unemployment
SPAIN’S unemployment rate fell to below 10% last year for the first time since 2008 when the recession was starting to bite. A record number
Spain sets new foreign tourist record with 97 million visitors in 2025
A RECORD 97 million foreign tourists visited Spain in 2025 according to the country’s tourism minister, Jordi Hereu. Last year’s total was 3.5% up on
Spain to launch €120 billion sovereign wealth fund to boost sectors such as housing and national security
PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced the setting-up of a state-owned sovereign wealth fund to boost sectors including housing and national security. Sanchez said the
Spain’s minimum wage is set to break €1,200 a month in 2026 – and will retroactively apply from January 1st
SPAIN’S government is proposing a 3.1% rise in the minimum wage in 2026. It said on Wednesday that the increase would put €17,094 into pockets
Spain’s jobless total in biggest annual fall for three years but rate is still the EU’s highest
SPAIN’S jobless total fell by 16,291 people in December, a 0.7% decrease compared to November. It means the total of registered unemployed in the country
Spain’s small businesses get extra time as automatic tracking system sending invoices straight to the Hacienda is delayed
SPAIN’S small businesses have been given extra time to adopt new anti-fraud online app that files reports with the Tax Agency. The delay lasts until
Spain’s November unemployment figures hit lowest total since 2007
SPAIN’S November jobless total was the lowest for the month since 2007- according to government figures released on Tuesday. The number stood at 2.42 million
IN PICS: King Felipe VI meets China’s Xi Jinping during official state visit – but will charm offensive help Spain bolster economic ties?
PRESIDENT Xi Jinping on Wednesday welcomed King Felipe who is on a state visit to China- his first since ascending to the Spanish throne in
Spain’s inflation rate hits highest level since June 2024 due to costlier electricity
INFLATION in Spain has reached its highest level in 16 months due to hikes in electricity prices. The provisional October figure released by the National
IMF says Spain’s economic growth in 2025 will be higher than expected- way above eurozone average
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for economic growth this year in Spain to 2.9%. That’s 0.4% higher than its prediction earlier