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Spain’s housing market: Luxury homes outpace affordable rentals

More million-euro properties than low-cost rentals Spain’s housing market is marked by a glaring imbalance, with more luxury homes priced over €1 million than rental properties available for under €1,000. According to data from the property portal Idealista, there are currently 43,707......

Spain declares national pre-emergency phase as wildfires rage

Government activates emergency response amid severe wildfires Spain’s government has declared a pre-emergency phase under the General State Emergency Plan (PLEGEM) as wildfires sweep across multiple regions. The Interior Ministry announced the activation early Tuesday, August 12, amid escalating......

Migrants swim from Morocco to Ceuta as officials warn enclave is overwhelmed

Around 100 people, including several children, attempted to swim from Morocco to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta early on Saturday morning, amid warnings that the enclave’s reception system is overwhelmed and close to collapse. Recent weeks have seen an increase in crossings, with......

Far-right ban on Muslim prayers in Spanish town sparks Islamophobia debate

In a controversial move, the conservative Popular Party (PP) in Jumilla, southeastern Spain, passed a ban on religious gatherings in public sports facilities last week. Proposed by the far-right Vox party, the decision effectively targets Muslim holiday prayers, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha,......

Spain orders Jumilla to revoke ban on Muslim celebrations

Spain’s central government has instructed the town of Jumilla in Murcia to annul a controversial motion that prohibits religious festivities in municipal sports facilities. Critics argue the decision targeted the town's Muslim community, which has long hosted events like Eid al-Fitr in such......

Spain's Population Hits Record High Driven by Immigration

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......

Spain lifts blood donation ban on Brits over 'mad cow disease' concerns

Spain has officially lifted a decades-long blood donation ban on British nationals and former UK residents who lived in the country during the mad cow disease outbreak. The decision marks a turning point in the country’s public health policy, coming nearly 30 years after the crisis. Easing restrictions......

Heatwave death toll in Spain exceeds 1,000 in July amid climate concerns

More than 1,060 people in Spain are estimated to have died from heat-related causes in July 2025, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of Health. The figure represents an alarming 57% increase compared to the same month in 2024. The estimate is based on data from the MoMo (Monitoring of Mortality)......

Why Spain’s self-employed face lower pensions than employees

The challenges of being self-employed in Spain extend far beyond managing day-to-day business operations. For autónomos, retirement pensions represent another significant hurdle, as they receive markedly less than their salaried counterparts, despite contributing a similar percentage of their......

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