A record 2.7 million foreigners are registered working in Spain
Regardless of this, there is still a shortage of staff particularly in the hospitality industry…
1/23/24, 9:10 AM
Understanding the legalities of “extra charges” in bars and restaurants
Here is an overview of what is, and what isn’t allowed. Credit card? Cash? Charges for ice? IGIC on menus?
1/18/24, 4:20 PM
The tourism sector had a historical year for income in 2023 in Spain
Tourist sales generated €186.5 billion last year, a contribution to the national economy of 12.8%...
1/18/24, 8:49 AM
Barcelona imposes €420,000 fine on property owner for illegal holiday lets
He converted an entire building and illegally rented all the homes to tourists, except one, where an old tenant lived who checked guests in and out…
1/8/24, 5:01 PM
Changes in residential rental laws from January 1st will impact tenants and landlords
New legislation has come into force as part of the new Housing Law. Here is how it could affect you…
1/2/24, 3:19 PM
How will new tax policies being introduced in 2024 affect you?
As well as tax changes, there are new environmental measures, and regulatory adjustments all coming this year…
1/1/24, 1:11 PM
Average pension to exceed a thousand euros in all regions of Spain in 2024
Until now Ourense was the only region below this mark but the annual 3.8% increase now puts theirs at 1,021.15 euros a month…
12/25/23, 11:57 AM
All workers in Spain will receive reduced salaries in January 2024
This is due to changes in taxes and Social Security contributions as part of the pension reform…
12/19/23, 8:12 AM
Nearly 100 planes are abandoned at Spanish airports with massive debt to AENA
Because they are privately owned, they cannot be donated to an aviation foundation, school, or museum…
12/19/23, 7:47 AM
Living a Sustainable Lifestyle in Spain: Financial Tips for Expats
By following these ten practical tips, expats can live a more sustainable and financially secure life…
12/14/23, 10:09 AM
The 15 job types that make it easier to get a work visa in Spain
Staff shortages include sectors such as information and communication technologies, healthcare, construction, and hospitality…
12/1/23, 9:22 AM
Airport ground crew strikes during the December bank holidays are cancelled
They were scheduled for next week at airports across Spain and the Canary Islands for maximum disruption…
11/30/23, 10:39 AM
The Canary Islands boosts its appeal for major film productions
The cap on the tax subsidies has been removed meaning that more Hollywood stars will be heading to the islands…
11/29/23, 8:19 AM
Spain ranked as having the world’s best Digital Nomad Visa
15 European Countries offer visas created especially for digital nomads, and seven of them rank in the top ten…
11/27/23, 9:26 AM
Grupotel expands its presence in Mallorca with the acquisition of Club Cala Marsal
They now have 47 hotels in the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and Barcelona…
11/20/23, 9:44 AM
Tenerife hotel is awarded for having the best service in Europe
Eleven hotels in Spain were among the finalists competing for the prestigious Condé Nast Johansens Excellence Awards…
11/10/23, 7:22 PM
Valencia is the region in Spain with the most homes bought by foreigners
The most properties bought recently have been by Germans, followed by the British. There is a surge in American purchases…
11/7/23, 8:11 AM
The Balearics, Canaries, Catalonia, and Madrid lead economic growth in Spain
Despite a slowdown across all regions of the country, these areas have sustained growth above the national average…
11/2/23, 9:40 AM
The Importance of High-Quality Backlinks in Organic SEO
High-quality backlinks are essential to achieve improved search engine rankings and generate organic traffic…
11/1/23, 8:44 AM
James Villas stops trading leaving holidaymakers in jeopardy
They have stopped taking bookings and have started contacting customers to advise them they will close by the end of the year…
10/31/23, 7:44 AM