Tag: money
Study finds 23% of elderly in Spain’s Andalucia are at risk of poverty, compared to 6.3% in the Basque...
The survey considered ‘elders’ to be those aged 65 and above.
OPINION: It’s taken weeks, but finally our investigation into Nadine Dijkman, a shady expat on Spain’s Costa del Sol,...
We obviously hope a police probe will eventually lead to justice, but either way we’re pleased that our readers have now been warned about entrusting their money to this pair.
Lawbird’s Antonio Flores reveals what you may not know about €500 ‘BinLaden’ notes and cash payments in Spain
Up to €100,000 if travelling within Spain and €10,000 if entering or departing the country, without notifying the authorities
IS IT YOURS?: Police in Spain’s Andalucia search for owner of €400 found in hotel
So far no one has come forward for the cash and police are still searching for the unlucky owner
Former IRA bomber, known as the ‘Angel of Death’ jailed in Spain alongside husband over Costas property scam
British customs had linked the pair to large-scale tobacco and alcohol smuggling, the profits of which were laundered through property purchased in Alicante and Malaga
WATCH: New €100 and €200 notes legal in Spain from today are vegan friendly, shorter and more secure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYspQpmfWaE
FRESH: The new €100 and €200 notes are now harder to forgeTHE new €100 and €200...
One in every seven euros into Spain’s economy comes from tourism
Spain was the fifth largest tourism economy in the EU and ninth in the world in terms of total contribution to GDP
Police bust Benidorm sex club after Polish gang stole thousands by adding zeros to customer’s bills
Three Polish women aged 22, 23 and 27 were among those arrested at the club frequented by Brits
Gibraltar man awarded £745 settlement by hotel… in pound coins
AFTER a legal case against a hotel in Gibraltar, a settlement has been awarded by paying a resident in a bag of coins.Martyn Brown,...
Billions of EU money wasted on Spain’s high-speed rail
European Court Auditors ruled that €23.7 billion has ‘not been spent wisely’
Chasing corruption: Tracking Spain’s nine biggest corruption cases in 2018
In 2017, Spain claimed 41st position in the global rankings of the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), sharing the slot with Brunei and Costa Rica with a total corruption cost of €203 billion.
Cafe con leche? That’ll cost 0.000135606 Bitcoin please
A bar in Malaga is now accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment.Hermanos Madrid, in the La Roca neighbourhood of Malaga, will hand over...
Inside Ronaldo’s multi-million mansion in Madrid
Keen to show off his luxury, the 32-year-old has treated fans to a glimpse of his €5 million mansion in the exclusive La Finca area of Pozuelo de Alarcón in Madrid.
Marbella’s parks receive massive cash injection in effort to boost conservation
Up to €9.9 million will be awarded to a company with a two year contract from 2018 - 2020, with the possibility of said contract being extended to 2023.
The Future of Cryptocurrencies
One of the raves of the moment in the financial world is the cryptocurrencies. It is difficult for you to read a financial news bulletin without something being said about these new set of currencies.
Cryptocurrency vs. Real Money
In the current financial world, one of the most used words is cryptocurrency. When you open any financial or economic news outlet, the first news that will greet you will be something about the cryptocurrencies.
New book by Fuengirola author argues for world without money
Fuengirola-based Colin R. Turner’s Into The Open Economy sets out proposals for an economy founded on sharing
Tourism brought €124 billion to Spain’s economy last year
84.7% of firms confirming their sales improved last year
Estepona mayor secretly spends €50,000 on lewd gold statue
EXCLUSIVE: €50,000 splashed on lewd ‘gold’ statue while cash-strapped soup kitchen remains in need
Cilla Black children’s charity drive raises thousands after pals bemoan stingy public
Charity fund for children set up in Cilla’s memory raises a paltry €155… friends complain and generous donations pour in
Ready to rumble: Gibraltar takes legal action against slanderous statements
The Spanish public have for far too long been fed a warped version of the real situation on the Rock
Thousands of expats to have their Barclays bank account shut down
Customers in more than 70 countries will have their account closed in the next couple of months
Buying what’s hot, ditching what’s not
Douglas Chadwick of Saltydog investor explains why they invest in funds... not shares
The DIY guide to growing your money
There’s an alternative to paying someone else to manage your investments, writes Salty Dog's Douglas Chadwick in our new financial column
Making money can be plain sailing says new Olive Press investment columnist
New Olive Press columnist Douglas Chadwick of Salty Dog is rocking boats with his upfront advice for those all at sea with their investments
Brits spend less cash on holiday than before crisis
Penny-pinching Brits are spending less on holiday than they did before the recession
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Gibraltar goes to polls for general election amid Brexit chaos with GSLP/Liberals set to win
“This is not a time to change the political leadership of this nation, the same way as you wouldn't change the generals in charge of your battalions at the end game in any battle"
