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Finding the best second-hand cars in Spain: a comprehensive guide

Looking to buy a second-hand car in Spain? Exploring trustworthy options and websites is essential to secure the best deal. When considering a second-hand car purchase in Spain, various avenues are available. You might buy from a neighbor or a friend, visit a car dealership, search online, or even discover a bargain at one of Spain's......

Navigating Spain's Wealth Tax: A Guide for Foreign Investors

Spain's wealth tax, known as el impuesto de patrimonio, is primarily administered at a regional level, allowing autonomous communities to provide various discounts and exemptions that can be particularly advantageous for high-income foreigners. Understanding these nuances is crucial for those looking to invest or establish residency in......

Comuns push for €20 million credit supplement for renewable energy company

The Comuns party has proposed to the Catalan government the allocation of €20 million from a new credit supplement to the public renewable energy company, l'Energètica, as confirmed by party sources to Europa Press. According to Catalunya Ràdio, the additional funding would be directed towards acquiring small and medium-sized......

Surge in luxury property purchases in Spain ahead of golden visa cancellation

The landscape of Spain's real estate market has undergone a significant transformation as non-EU foreigners rushed to acquire high-value properties in the wake of the government's decision to abolish the golden visa scheme. Recent data reveals a remarkable increase in home purchases, particularly in the luxury sector, as buyers sought......

Could Spain and Portugal unite as one nation?

Spain and Portugal share a rich tapestry of history, intertwined cultures, and a collective identity that stretches back centuries. However, the question of whether these two nations could ever merge into a single country remains a topic of debate. Recent polling indicates that some Spaniards may actually support this audacious notion. The......

Do Brits in Spain with Irish citizenship need to exchange their green certificates for TIEs?

The UK Embassy is urging British nationals residing in Spain to exchange their old green certificates for Tarjetas de Identidad de Extranjero (TIEs) to avoid being classified as overstayers under the European Union’s forthcoming Entry-Exit System (EES). This directive raises an important question: how does this apply to those Brits who......

Spain’s new law promises swift eviction for squatters: a closer look

Spain's recent enactment of an anti-squatter law has stirred optimism among landlords and property owners, heralding a shift toward expedited legal procedures for evicting unauthorized occupants. As the legislation takes effect, its implications for both squatters and landlords are under scrutiny. The anti-squatter law is designed to......

Popular Party to Report Unilateral Contract Cancellation to the Court of Auditors

The Popular Party has announced plans to file a complaint with the Court of Auditors regarding the cancellation of a contract for bullet purchases from an Israeli company, claiming the decision was "arbitrary" and driven by "political motives." This contract had already been published in the Official State Bulletin (BOE). Sources......

Balearic Islands resist restrictions on foreign homebuyers

The regional government of the Balearic Islands has firmly opposed recent calls from the Canary Islands for European Union intervention to limit foreign purchases of homes. This stance comes despite shared challenges of mass tourism and a strained property market faced by both archipelagos. Authorities in the Balearics have rejected proposed......

Urgent call for UK nationals in Spain to exchange residency cards

The UK Embassy in Madrid has intensified its appeal to British residents in Spain, urging them to replace their green EU residency certificates with Tarjetas de Identidad de Extranjero (TIEs). In a recent statement, the embassy emphasized that failure to make this exchange could result in individuals being treated as tourists who have overstayed......

Call for ceasefire and unity: Illa's plea for peace and Catalan identity

In his institutional address on Sant Jordi's Day, Catalan President Salvador Illa emphasized the importance of dialogue, understanding, and fraternity, calling for a ceasefire in both Gaza and Ukraine. In his first speech on April 23 as president, Illa appealed to the international community to end the ongoing suffering in Gaza and Ukrainian......

Spain cancels arms contract with Israeli company

The Spanish government announced on Thursday that it had decided to cancel a €6.8 million arms deal with an Israeli company, a contract that had sparked significant tension within the left-wing coalition in power. Sources within the government revealed that both the Socialist Party, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and their......

Rising rental costs in Spain push tenants to the brink

New research highlights a troubling trend in Spain's rental market, revealing that residents now allocate an alarming 47 percent of their monthly income to rent, with some regions witnessing figures as high as 70 percent. This situation underscores the growing housing crisis affecting countless individuals across the nation. A recent......