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Trump Reverses Course on Spain, Calling It "Very Generous" Hours After Trade Threat
Hours after ordering the Treasury to prepare a halt to trade with Spain, Trump praised the country aboard Air Force One, as officials began drawing up a list of Spanish goods for possible embargo
Spain Approves Record Funding Boost for Long-Term Care System
The government will inject an extra €2.218 billion in 2026 and the same again in 2027, raising total funding above €7.239 billion as it aims to split costs evenly with the regions
16 Spanish Companies Make Financial Times' Top 1,000 Employers in Europe — BBVA Leads
Based on a survey of six million workers, the ranking places BBVA highest among Spanish firms at 20th overall, followed by Abanca, Saica, Telefónica, and Iberdrola
Valencia Introduces a New Benefit for Young People Living Alone — Up to €793 a Month
The overhauled Renta Valenciana de Inclusión is now available to those aged 23–30 living independently. Coming into force in late October 2026, it now allows recipients to keep the benefit while working and adds a payment per child
Young Spaniards Spent Almost Their Entire Salary on Rent in 2025 — Average Age of Leaving Home is 30
The share of under-30s living independently has fallen to a record low of 14.5%. Even renting a room now costs 33.6% of the average young person's wage, and buying a flat requires five years of saving every euro earned
El Corte Inglés Cuts Prices on 1,300 Everyday Products Across Spain
Spanish retail giant El Corte Inglés says the price reductions are not temporary promotions but part of a long-term strategy affecting groceries, drinks, household goods, hygiene products, and more
Three New Bank Fraud Schemes in Spain That Even Fool Bank Staff
Fake SMS messages slipped into your real bank thread, counterfeit app updates, and spoofed email addresses — here's how the scams work and how not to fall for them
Spain's Defence Budget Surged in 2025, Crossing the 2% GDP Threshold for the First Time in 20 Years
A new SIPRI report shows global military spending hit €2.49 trillion last year — and Europe is driving much of the growth, with 22 NATO members now meeting the 2% target for the first time since the Cold War
Young Visionaries: Eleven Spaniards Shine in Forbes Europe’s "30 Under 30" List for 2026
From ocean preservation to smartphone detoxing, Spain’s rising leaders are making a multi-million dollar impact on the global economy and social change
From Zara to Skyscrapers: Amancio Ortega Becomes the World’s Richest Real Estate Tycoon
The Inditex founder’s property portfolio is now valued at $25 billion, spanning over 200 prime locations across 13 countries
Spanish Property Market Skyrockets: Housing Prices Rising Twice as Fast as the EU Average
New Eurostat data reveals that Spain’s property prices surged by 12.9% in late 2025, marking the highest growth rate since 2007 and placing the country among the top four in the EU
Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Spain: Veterinarians and Medics Lead the 2026 Rankings
A new report by InfoJobs and Esade reveals that a shortage of medical staff has pushed salaries for vets and specialists to the top of the national labour market
Spain Approves Massive €5bn Anti-Crisis Decree Amid Middle East Tensions and Fuel Price Surge
From 30-cent fuel discounts to controversial rental extensions: How the Sánchez government plans to shield Spanish households from the economic fallout of the Iran conflict.
Spain Leads EU Employment Growth in 2025
The country created over half a million jobs, while unemployment in Spain is still nearly twice the EU average
Spain’s Best Car Deal Revealed: The Option That Saves You the Most
The Spanish Consumer and User Organisation compared every option for getting a car
Valencia to offer no-deposit mortgages
The scheme targets 18–45-year-olds. La Cotorra explains how to apply
Catalonia has raised its tourist tax
The changes take effect on 1 April, with Barcelona setting its own separate fee rates
The Atlantic called the today's job market ‘hell’
Hiring rates are at record lows, and AI is making the situation worse