Tired of sluggish Wi-Fi? Spain moves to tackle slow internet with new law enforcing minimum speeds
SPAIN is moving to tackle slow Wi-Fi once and for all, with proposals for a new law that would rid the country of sluggish internet
Spanish oil companies admit busy summer holiday season is at risk with jet fuel supply only secure until end of May
SPANISH oil companies are scrambling to secure jet fuel supplies for June as the summer holiday season comes under threat amid the Strait of Hormuz
Spain’s fuel tourism boom: Number of French drivers crossing the border to fill up surges thanks to lower prices at the pump
FUEL tourism has surged in Catalunya as French drivers flood across the border to take advantage of cheaper prices at the pump. The number of
Do Americans know they can combine their years worked in Spain and the USA to help qualify for state benefits?
By Peter Dougherty TALES of pirates burying treasure in far-off places have captured imaginations for centuries. As Americans working in Spain, we may not be
Nockolds Lawyers Spain marks three years with major expansion in Estepona
MARKING three successful years in Estepona, Nockolds Lawyers Spain is entering an exciting new chapter with its recent move into larger, modern premises in the
Retiree, 68, is denied a pension after running up a seven-figure tax bill while freelancing in Spain
A 68-YEAR-OLD man has been denied his state pension in Spain despite contributing to Social Security for more than 47 years. Rafael was refused his
Brussels will require all phones sold in the EU to have replaceable batteries from 2027 – and use USB-C chargers
SMARTPHONES and tablets sold in Europe will have to feature replaceable batteries starting next year, according to EU rules, amid efforts to slash electronic waste
How Spanish banks overcharged expat mortgage payers in one of the biggest scandals in Spain’s financial history
FOR years, Spanish banks quietly siphoned money from unsuspecting homeowners using a single line buried deep in their mortgage contracts. A clause so discreet, so
The new Hormuz? Mega €30bn African gas pipeline set to transform the Strait of Gibraltar into global energy hub
An African gas pipeline linking Nigeria and Morocco is set to be given the green light, in a project that could transform the Strait of
Spain breaks new record with 3.15m foreigners registered as employed – out of 10 million total
FOREIGN employment has reached historic highs as more than 3 million workers are now registered in Spain. Social Security has gained 230,400 foreign members over
Spain’s Repsol regains control of Venezuela oil operations after Trump admin relaxes sanctions
SPANISH energy giant Repsol is set to take back control of its oil operations in Venezuela after the US administration revoked its licence last year.
Spain’s richest man becomes the world’s number one landlord with €21bn real estate empire
AMANCIO Ortega, the founder of fashion chain Zara and Spain’s richest person, is now the world’s top landlord thanks to a sprawling property empire worth
No more tat: Barcelona to impose strict design rules on iconic La Rambla boulevard to create ‘zone of terrace excellence’
BARCELONA will introduce strict new design rules to turn the famous La Rambla boulevard into a ‘zone of terrace excellence’. The City Council will look
US reminds Madrid it invests more in Spain than almost next four countries combined as Sanchez makes fourth trip to China
SPAIN’S US embassy has taken to social media to emphasize that the United States remains, by a wide margin, the country’s largest foreign investor. In
Expats in Spain need a financial planner who did the hard yards to learn about local taxes – so they can sleep soundly at night
By Peter Dougherty WHEN 100 expatriates in Spain are asked whether they would like to know more about local taxes, 80 raise their hand. When
Malaga airport tops two million March passengers for first time as Brits lead surge
MORE than two million passengers passed through Malaga Airport in March, new figures show – with Brits taking the lion’s share of international traffic. The
Is reading dying? Worrying figures reveal nearly half of all books available in Spain sell zero copies every year
ALARMING figures have revealed that 49.4 per cent of books available in Spanish bookshops do not sell a single copy. Meanwhile, only 4.5 per cent
Paddington Bear’s favourite Sevilla orange marmalade forced into name change after Brussels reclaims the title
MADE with bitter Sevilla oranges, it’s famous as the favourite preserve of iconic children’s literature character Paddington Bear. But jars of marmalade will soon look
How to Change PDF to Word with OnlyDoc: Your Ultimate Guide
THE main benefit of PDF files is their formatting: the layout remains consistent across devices and operating systems. However, when you need to edit a
Discover property potential instantly with Realmo’s new AI features
REALMO, an AI-powered navigator for the U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) market, has announced the rollout of two new data layers across all 9 million+
Hassle-free ways to convert a document to PDF: Learn how to convert file a PDF easily and for free
CONVERTING documents like Word and PowerPoint to PDF has many advantages. The main one is that when you convert file to PDF, the final version
Good news at last: Oil prices plunge and Spain’s stock market rises after Trump and Iran agree ceasefire deal – including opening Strait of Hormuz
OIL prices have tumbled by nearly 14 per cent and Spain’s stock market has jumped up by 4.2 per cent after the US and Iran
EXPLAINER: Top tips for buying a used car in Spain – and avoiding the scammers that target expats
BUYING a car in Spain can feel daunting, especially with language barriers and unfamiliar rules. Many people, in fact, rely instead on deplorable public transport,
Marbella gardener stunned by €10k hidden markup on second-hand Nissan from Sevilla car dealership
A MOROCCAN gardener has gone to war with a car dealership trying to squeeze an extra €10,000 more than was agreed for a second hand
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
EU warns Spain that tax cut on fuel to help households cope with surging prices is ‘illegal’
SPAIN is facing pressure from Brussels after introducing a tax cut to fuel amid the ongoing war in Iran. The European Commission, under Tax Commissioner