economy

Filling up a car in Spain to cost €5-€10 more within weeks as Middle East oil crisis reignites

PETROL prices are rising significantly again in Spain as the government phases out temporary tax cuts introduced in the wake of the Iran conflict. Direct

29 Jul, 2026 @ 13:04

Lead·National News

Spain clocks up lowest quarterly jobless total for 18 years as unemployment rate falls below 10%

SPAIN’S quarterly jobless figures have fallen below 10% for the first time since 2008, according to data produced by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on

29 Jul, 2026 @ 11:57

Lead·National News

Trump unleashes fresh wave of tariffs on more than 80 countries including Spain – here’s what it means for the economy

SPAIN is among more than 80 countries affected by a new wave of tariffs announced by Donald Trump’s administration as the US expands its latest

24 Jul, 2026 @ 17:46

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain is chasing the magic 100 million tourists mark this year – minister calls the milestone ‘probable’

SPAIN’S Tourism Minister, Jordi Hereu, has said that the country is ‘likely’ to attract 100 million foreign tourists this year- boosted in the summer peak

7 Jul, 2026 @ 10:29

Lead·National News

Spain's economic growth slows down in first quarter of 2026 due to fall in exports and people spending less

Spain’s economic growth slows down in first quarter of 2026 due to lower exports and people spending less

SPAIN’S economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of the year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE) on Thursday. That was 0.2%

25 Jun, 2026 @ 10:23

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

British tourists now pour €24 billion into Spanish economy as next-placed Germans spend less than half

BRITISH tourists poured a record-breaking €24 billion into Spain’s economy last year, new data has shown, cementing their status as the country’s biggest foreign spenders.

17 Jun, 2026 @ 12:14

Business & Finance·Canary Islands·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Alicante hits two million residents and GDP doubles in 25 years – but still ranks 45th out of 52 Spanish provinces for wealth per capita

A STUDY says that Alicante province’s population is now over two million people and its economy is growing at a record rate- but the area

10 Jun, 2026 @ 14:00

Alicante·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead

Spain basks in lowest May jobless total for 19 years, boosted by hospitality sector

SPAIN recorded its lowest May jobless total for 19 years, according to data published on Tuesday by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy. Unemployment

2 Jun, 2026 @ 12:15

Business & Finance·Lead

Spain's foreign tourist numbers continue to grow with UK visitors rising to nearly five million in early part of 2026

Spain’s foreign tourist numbers continue to grow with UK visitors at nearly five million so far in 2026

SPAIN welcomed 9.1 million international tourists in April, a 5.2% annual rise, according to figures published on Tuesday by the National Statistics Institute(INE). The April

2 Jun, 2026 @ 10:29

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

Bad news for electricity and gas users in Spain as temporary tax cuts on bills end on June 1

Bad news for electricity and natural gas users in Spain as temporary tax cuts on bills will end soon

LOWER VAT rates on electricity and natural gas in Spain to counter the effects of the Iran war will be scrapped on June 1. The

14 May, 2026 @ 17:00

Lead·National News

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

5 May, 2026 @ 10:23

Lead·National News

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

30 Apr, 2026 @ 11:08

Lead·National News

Spain moves back into double-digit unemployment rate after losing 170,000 jobs in first three months of 2026

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

28 Apr, 2026 @ 11:04

Lead·National News

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

27 Apr, 2026 @ 16:00

Lead·National News·Travel News

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

8 Apr, 2026 @ 16:00

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

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

6 Apr, 2026 @ 10:30

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

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

4 Apr, 2026 @ 12:00

Business & Finance·Environment·Lead

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.

1 Apr, 2026 @ 13:23

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

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

20 Mar, 2026 @ 10:33

Lead·National News

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

16 Mar, 2026 @ 10:36

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

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

13 Mar, 2026 @ 18:15

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Costa del Sol

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

4 Mar, 2026 @ 12:42

Lead·National News

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

3 Mar, 2026 @ 13:30

Lead·National News

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

3 Mar, 2026 @ 11:19

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

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

3 Feb, 2026 @ 14:00

Lead·National News

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

30 Jan, 2026 @ 13:00

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Filling up a car in Spain to cost €5-€10 more within weeks as Middle East oil crisis reignites

Spain clocks up lowest quarterly jobless total for 18 years as unemployment rate falls below 10%

Trump unleashes fresh wave of tariffs on more than 80 countries including Spain – here’s what it means for the economy

Spain is chasing the magic 100 million tourists mark this year – minister calls the milestone ‘probable’

Spain’s economic growth slows down in first quarter of 2026 due to lower exports and people spending less

British tourists now pour €24 billion into Spanish economy as next-placed Germans spend less than half

Alicante hits two million residents and GDP doubles in 25 years – but still ranks 45th out of 52 Spanish provinces for wealth per capita

Spain basks in lowest May jobless total for 19 years, boosted by hospitality sector

Spain’s foreign tourist numbers continue to grow with UK visitors at nearly five million so far in 2026

Bad news for electricity and natural gas users in Spain as temporary tax cuts on bills will end soon

Spain’s impressive GDP growth slows down in first three months of 2026 as impact of Iran war takes hold

Spain moves back into double-digit unemployment rate after losing 170,000 jobs in first three months of 2026

Spanish minister urges people planning a trip to Spain this summer to ‘buy your flights now’ ahead of possible price rises

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez starts official visit to China this weekend – his fourth trip in four years

Microchips, renewable energy and industry: How the Canary Islands are looking to pivot away from a tourism-dependent economy

Good news for Spain’s economy as budget deficit falls to lowest level in 18 years – here’s what it means for your wallet

Much-needed relief for households is on its way as Spain slashes VAT on fuel, electricity and gas amid Iran war energy shock

Spain to introduce ‘comprehensive’ package this week to counter energy price spikes caused by Iran war

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’

UK visitors boost January foreign tourist numbers to new record in Spain

Spain’s job market rallies after miserable January thanks to boosts in hospitality and construction

Spain’s government will try to ‘minimise’ impact of fuel price rises caused by Iran war

Confirmed: Spain ends 2025 as the world’s fastest-growing advanced economy for second year running

UPDATE: Morocco ‘cooperating loyally’ with Spain to return thousands of migrants who have stormed into Ceuta

Spanish tradesmen threatened with €3,500 fines for crossing into Gibraltar to work

PM Pedro Sanchez ends Spain’s national emergency with forest fires ‘stabilised’

Manhunt for motorcyclist who ran over a Guardia Civil officer and fled at Mijas traffic stop

The Costa del Sol has a new most in-demand hotspot as asking prices in key expat strongholds continue double digit rise

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