Society
Spain’s population has reached an unprecedented 49.3 million, fueled by a steady influx of immigrants that is helping offset the country’s low birth rates and boosting its economic growth. Record population growth driven by migration As of July 1, 2025, Spain’s population increased......
Renewing the Brexit TIE: A growing challenge Five years after Spain introduced the non-EU residency card for UK nationals—known as the Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE)—thousands of Britons are now facing significant hurdles renewing their temporary cards. The process, reliant on......
New regulations set to take effect on July 1, 2025, require all homeowners renting out tourist properties in Spain to register them with the government. The rules, aimed at regulating short-term rentals, outline specific requirements, exceptions, and the registration process, marking a significant shift......
The rise of sologamy in Spain A peculiar trend is gaining traction in Spain: sologamy, or marrying oneself. The latest example comes from Stephane Soriano, a politician from Benaguasil, near Valencia, who made headlines for hosting a lavish ceremony to marry himself. With friends and family in attendance,......
Recent data released by Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) and reported by ABC newspaper reveal that Moroccan nationals topped the list of foreign-born individuals who acquired Spanish citizenship in 2024. This marks an unprecedented record since such statistics began in 2013. According......
Rental contracts signed in Spain during 2020 are set for renewal this year, raising concerns over substantial price hikes for hundreds of thousands of tenants. The phenomenon, dubbed the ‘great rent hike’ by the Spanish press, reflects the tumultuous shifts in the rental market over recent......
In an increasingly mobile world, the question of exchanging a foreign driving licence for a Spanish one has become a pertinent issue for many expatriates and new residents. Understanding the regulations is essential for those aiming to drive legally and safely on Spanish roads. Drivers from the EU and......
In 2024, Spain's total gross investment rose by 2.1% in real terms, reaching €306.7 billion, returning to levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by the BBVA Foundation and the Institute of Economic Research of Valencia (Ivie). This growth was mainly driven by public investment,......
In a remarkable turn of events, Spanish authorities have exposed a cunning scheme that has left many questioning their celebrity encounters. The operation, codenamed "Operation Hollywood," has led to the arrest of five individuals who have been masterfully impersonating the iconic actor Brad......
