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Spain extends pensionable retirement age

Ron Howells - 10 Nov, 2021 @ 09:15

SPAIN has extended the pensionable retirement age due to pressure from the EU. The pension system has been the focus of a large portion of...

Belgian expat on the Costa Blanca in Spain claimed his dead mother's state pension for over six years

Business & Finance

Iceland has best pension system in the world but Spain fails to make the top 20

Kirsty Mckenzie - 24 Oct, 2021 @ 18:30

SPAIN has failed to make the top 20 places to retire in the world. Despite the popularity among retirees and foreign expats, Spain slipped this...

Football

Real Madrid and Spanish national team football LEGEND Iker Casillas announces retirement and intention to run for Spanish FA...

Dimitris Kouimtsidis - 19 Feb, 2020 @ 19:04

IKER Casillas has announced his retirement from football and that he plans to run for president of the Spanish FA. The legendary goalkeeper suffered a...

Lead

Sunny Spain named best country in Europe to enjoy your retirement

Jacque Talbot - 3 Nov, 2019 @ 13:25

Spain has beautiful surroundings, towns, cities, and of course lots of sunshine - which makes it a perfect setting for those approaching their final years

Business & Finance

REVEALED: Retiring to Spain will see your money go further than almost ALL other British expat hotspots in Europe

Laurence Dollimore - 9 Jun, 2019 @ 13:54

Spain is the fourth most economical place to retire out of 14 countries studied in a poll

Lead

Tearful Andy Murray reveals retirement after Wimbledon as Spain’s Rafael Nadal leads tributes

Charlie Smith - 11 Jan, 2019 @ 15:56

“I'm not sure I'm able to play through the pain for another four or five months”

Blogs

Retirement abroad: Don’t wing it, plan it

Staff Reporter - 29 Sep, 2018 @ 15:20

The earlier you plan for retirement, the better the result you’ll achieve, writes Woodbrook CEO Michael Doherty

Other News

Brits afraid to retire in Spain amid Brexit concerns about pensions and healthcare, claims new study

Laura Duckett - 14 Mar, 2017 @ 15:30

But expert says British buyers will '(at most) be mildly inconvenienced by Brexit'

Environment

Four die after Spanish retirement home floods

Iona Napier - 3 Nov, 2015 @ 13:54

Floods sweep through Catalunya retirement home killing four pensioners

Business & Finance

Over half of wealthiest Brits go abroad during retirement

Rob Horgan - 23 Oct, 2015 @ 11:20

Money makes the Brits move around

Business & Finance

Spanish workers retiring later than Germans, Italians or French

Joe Duggan (Reporter) - 4 Oct, 2015 @ 11:37

Average retirement age for Spanish men is now 62.3 years, and 63.2 years for women

Business & Finance

Spain tops the polls for retired Brits relocating overseas

Rob Horgan - 7 Sep, 2015 @ 12:29

A sun-soaked retirement in Spain? Yes please!

Richard Alexander: Road to Riches

Back to the future

Richard Alexander (Columnist) - 26 Jan, 2015 @ 09:00

Retirement planning – know where you’re heading

National News

PSOE leader Rubalcaba to retire after term

Carey Camel - 27 Jun, 2014 @ 12:05

The former chemistry teacher has plans to return to his university after a long political career

Business & Finance

An income for life?

James Bryce - 25 May, 2012 @ 10:00

Some important things to be aware of when considering buying a pension annuity

Andalucia

Spain not in top five places to retire

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 6 Aug, 2010 @ 09:44

Spain scored lower than expected in a survey of the best countries

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Andalucia

Everyone loves Spain’s Marbella: from cavemen and Romans to Grace Kelly and Gemma Collins

Kimberley Mannion - 3 Jul, 2022 @ 15:45

MARBELLA has earned the reputation of being a playground for the rich and famous for over half a century. Photos of the glamorous beach destination...

Vista De La Sierra De Tejeda, Málaga Desde Casa Rural El Quinto Pino Wikimedia

TOUGH TEST: Taxi industry slams the exam for lack of cabs in Mallorca

3 Jul, 2022 @ 14:15

Man in Spain’s Sevilla arrested for making opium-based cocktail

3 Jul, 2022 @ 13:30

4 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Nuestra Senora de Jesus – € 630,000

3 Jul, 2022 @ 13:05

Watch out, the inspectors are about on Spain’s Mallorca

3 Jul, 2022 @ 12:45

Marbella: golden childhood memories of eating and drinking and mega yachts

3 Jul, 2022 @ 12:00

Ouigo, the French 'low-cost' AVE to link Spain’s Madrid and Andalucia with five daily frequencies

French low-cost high-speed Ouigo train service expected to operate in Spain’s Andalucia end of 2023

3 Jul, 2022 @ 10:30

Granada’s Alhambra Palace is boring, Sevilla’s Giralda is pointless and the Caminito del Rey isn’t dangerous enough… It must...

3 Jul, 2022 @ 09:15

1,000 litres of breast milk donated in Spain’s Murcia

2 Jul, 2022 @ 20:00

Stubbed: Spain’s Benalmadena to get smoke-free zones throughout town

2 Jul, 2022 @ 18:30

Fears over new tourist tax 'driving away' British tourists from Spain's Costa Blanca, despite Alicante and Benidorm councils refusing to charge it

Malaga town hall rejects tax for overnight tourists

2 Jul, 2022 @ 16:15

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Wolfgang on Is Spain really ugly? You decide, after leading writer slams overdevelopment and awful architecture: “The bad examples are unique monsters only and may be subject to different flavor (bad exception: Algarrobico Hotel). But what…” Jun 27, 17:27
jmah on Spanish airline based in Mallorca due to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda from UK: “This UK government plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has been condemned by Archbishops and bishops of the Church…” Jun 14, 23:00
Wolfgang on Spain to grant more work visas as labour shortages worsen: “Yes, Spain badly needs waitors and constructions workers from the UK! What about their driving licences?” Jun 11, 23:16
Wolfgang on Andalucia’s drive towards green energy with electric car charging points at Spanish ports: “Even peanuts of 78,500 Euros need a full funding by EU funds? Is Spain not able to fund its Carbon…” Jun 11, 23:09
Wolfgang on Spain splashing out over €12 billion to develop micro chip sector over next five years: “That’s ridiculous and burning of cash from the EU taxpayer! Spain has no proven tradition with chip design and manufacturing.…” May 26, 22:46

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