Society
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......
As the May 1st bank holiday approaches, many in Spain are eager to know what shops and services will remain open during this festive period. Labour Day, or Día Internacional de los Trabajadores, falls on May 1st, a Thursday this year. It is a public holiday observed nationwide, meaning that most......
As Spain navigates uncertainties regarding electrical stability, the recent blackout serves as a stark reminder of the need for preparedness. While authorities have yet to identify the exact cause of the outage, it is prudent for residents to consider how to equip themselves for future disruptions. The......
While crime rates in Spain have slightly decreased by 0.3% in the past year, some serious offenses have seen an uptick nationwide. According to the latest Crime Balance report from the Ministry of the Interior, based on 2024 data, intentional homicides and completed murders have increased by 4.5%. Sexual......
The indefinite waste collection strike has reached a critical point as workers gather to review the latest proposal. Over a thousand workers, exceeding the expected turnout, assembled at Villaverde’s Warehouse to hear the end-of-strike offer agreed upon by unions and companies. After six days of......
As May 2025 approaches, Spain is set to unveil a series of significant changes that will affect its residents and visitors alike. From public holidays to new regulations on residency and work permits, here’s a comprehensive look at what to anticipate. May 1st public holiday On May 1st, Spain......
Migrants from Morocco ranked among the top three nationalities subject to expulsion orders from European Union countries in the last quarter of 2023, according to recent Eurostat data. During this period, EU member states issued nearly 125,000 expulsion orders against migrants who entered the bloc illegally.......
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,......
The increasing presence of tuk-tuks—motorized rickshaw-style taxis—has sparked a wave of discontent among residents in Madrid, as local associations urge the city council to implement regulatory measures. Tuk-tuks, particularly favored in Asia, are now facing criticism in the Spanish capital......
Despite Morocco’s extensive 3,500-kilometer coastline and abundant fishing resources, a recent survey conducted by L’Economiste and Sunergia reveals that only 38% of Moroccans consume fish once per week. Meanwhile, the majority struggle with rising prices and limited availability, painting......
Spain has granted Spanish citizenship to over 237,000 Moroccan nationals since 2018, marking a significant increase compared to prior years, according to figures from the Spanish Ministry of Social Security and Migration. This trend highlights the growing integration of Morocco’s diaspora, which......
Spain’s Minister of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration, Elma Saiz, has praised the collaborative efforts between Morocco and Spain in advancing circular migration, particularly through the innovative “Wafira” program. The initiative, designed to promote women’s entrepreneurship......
In a significant demonstration of its border security capabilities, Morocco thwarted 78,685 irregular migration attempts in 2024, according to the country’s Ministry of Interior. The data underscores the nation’s ongoing efforts to address migration pressures amid regional instability and......
