Spain’s April blackout ‘failure’ is revealed in government report
A REPORT into the April 28 power blackout that hit most of Spain has blamed the national grid operator, Red Electrica, and the country’s electricity
Easyjet cabin crews to strike at start of summer season in Spain
PASSENGERS could face disruption as Easyjet cabin crew staff based in Spain are set to go on strike towards the end of June. The USO
Airbnb fights back and blames hotels for mass tourism in cities across Spain and the EU
THE Airbnb tourist rental portal says hotels are mainly behind an explosion in mass tourism in cities and has used EU statistics to back up
Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez apologises for latest corruption scandal but won’t call early elections
SPAIN’S Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has asked for forgiveness after a leading ally in his PSOE socialist party was placed under investigation for his alleged
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
Ryanair will fine disruptive passengers €500 if they are kicked off a flight
BUDGET airline Ryanair has announced that passengers who are thrown off a flight for misbehaving will be fined €500. The Irish carrier said on Thursday
Mobile phone scam defrauded Spain’s Tax Agency out of €20m in VAT
A SCAM defrauded authorities out of €20 million in VAT on mobile phone sales across Spain. Proceeds were laundered mainly through real estate purchases. 146
The eye-watering sum Carlos Alcaraz will have to pay to the Spanish taxman after his legendary victory in the French Open
CARLOS Alcaraz’s stunning victory over Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s French Open not only brought joy to Spanish tennis fans, but also to the taxman who
WATCH: Spanish commentator applauded for his reaction to fascist flag spotted in crowd during Portugal vs Spain
AMIDST the heartbreak of Spain’s losing Sunday’s night’s Nations League Final penalty shoot-out against Portugal in Munich, another headline came via a quick riposte from
Poverty falls in Spain over the last decade – but millions of children still at risk
THE number of people in Spain at risk of poverty or social exclusion has fallen in the last decade., but are major issues surrounding children
Spain opposes changes to air passenger rights over cabin luggage and flight delay compensation
SPAIN is one of four EU countries opposing plans that it believes will reduce the rights of air passengers. The European Commission’s proposals to allow
House prices in Spain rise at biggest rate since 2007 due to property shortage and lower interest rates
THE acceleration in house prices is continuing in Spain with a 12.2% annual rise in the first quarter of 2024. The National Institute of Statistics
Spain is the last NATO holdout to reject Trump’s demand to spend 5% of GDP on defence
SPAIN appears to be one of the few NATO members holding out against a big percentage rise in defence spending. Defence ministers from the military
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 strengthens its stand against Israel with cancellation of €285m arms purchase
SPAIN has scrapped a €285 million deal for anti-tank missile systems that were to be made in Madrid by a subsidiary of an Israeli company.
Spain facing ‘historic’ hay fever season after rainy spring
MARCH’S abundant rainfall has led to a spring with a lot of pollen, which will lead to many allergies. Since the beginning of May, there
Spain’s jobless total dips below 2.5m for first time since 2008
SPAIN’S unemployment total has fallen below 2.5 million for the first time since the height of the financial crisis. Figures released on Tuesday by the
Spain is on course to receive 100 MILLION tourists this year – driving prices ever higher
AN all-time high of 94 million travellers have visited Spain in 2024, but with a growth of around 5.7% in the first quarter of this
Brits are coming to Spain in ever increasing numbers as April smashes tourism records
THE number of foreign tourists visiting Spain continued to soar in April with a record 8.6 million arrivals- up 10.1% compared to the previous April.
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
Inflation in Spain dips below 2% mark with energy costs falling
SPAIN’S inflation rate has fallen to below 2% according to preliminary May figures published by the National Statistics Institute(INE) on Friday. It now stands at
Hacking group linked to Spain’s government which targeted Gibraltar resurfaces
A SPANISH hacking group called ‘Careto’ has resurfaced, almost a decade after it launched its last cyberattacks. Careto has links to the Spanish government, and
Tourist flats blamed but it’s politicians in the firing line as Spain’s rental housing stock plunges by half in four years
SPAIN’S rental housing market has experienced a dramatic decline, with available long-term rental properties halving over the past four years. While tourist flats are often
Spain’s new anti-smoking law will increase smoke-free areas including bar and restaurant terraces
A DRAFT of Spain’s new anti-smoking law has been virtually completed according to Health Minister, Monica Garcia. Speaking to SER Radio on Thursday, Garcia revealed
WATCH: ‘Copper Mafia’ gang busted after stealing cable worth €2.5m in 102 robberies across Spain
A GANG calling itself the ‘Copper Mafia’ has been busted by the Guardia Civil with 21 arrests and 13 imprisonments. Based in the Madrid area,
Brits buying property in Spain will pay double: 100% tax ‘designed to help Spanish buyers’
THE Spanish Socialist Party PSOE has proposed a new bill in parliament that all people from outside the EU need to pay a 100% tax