Shorouk Express Amid government attempts to restrict property purchases by some non-resident foreigners in Spain, new data reveals that non-Spanish nationals who don’t live in the country accounted for 8 percent of total property purchases in 2024. Non-resident foreigners bought almost 8 percent of properties in Spain in 2024, new data from Spain’s Ministry of…
Shorouk Express Another storm is forecast to arrive in Spain on Monday, putting several regions on weather alert and continuing the heavy rains that have soaked much of the country in recent weeks. Heavy rain is set to continue in Spain this week, with the arrival of another stormy weather front putting several regions of…
Shorouk Express Many self-employed in Spain worry about tax bills and social security contributions, but few know that there’s a way to save on taxes that involves working with your spouse or another family member. Being self-employed in Spain can be a struggle at times. Whether it be the unpredictability of freelance life, the painfully…
Shorouk Express The Basque Country is known as being fairly different from the rest of Spain, and this also applies to its successful labour market, with higher salaries than the rest of the country, better career opportunities and strong labour rights. Spain is known among many Spaniards and foreigners as a country which offers great…
Shorouk Express In this week’s Inside Spain we look at how the EU is taking Spain to court over a discriminatory tax for non-residents, and how despite the end of the current drought being near, scientists are warning that there are worse ones yet to come. In recent months, Spain’s targeting of non-residents has made…
Shorouk Express Spain’s leftist government, proportionally Nato’s smallest spender on defence, faces political and popular resistance as it aims to meet European calls to ramp up its military budget. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing fears that President Donald Trump will withdraw US security guarantees that have protected Europe for decades have sent shockwaves through…
Shorouk Express Buying an ‘obra nueva’ in Spain is known to provide a better return on investment than for the purchase of a pre-owned home, as well as better energy efficiency and finishes. But it’s not all advantages. If you’re considering buying a property in Spain, one of the first factors you’ll need to decide…
Shorouk Express Following AI-generated political attack ads against the government in recent weeks, Spain is now moving forward with a draft bill to regulate the use of AI that require clear labelling and massive fines for those who don’t clarify that images are fake. The Spanish government this week moved forward with draft legislation to…
Shorouk Express If you’re an American considering moving to Spain from the US, one of the first things you’ll want to consider is the cost of living and if it’s actually as affordable as you’ve been led to believe. This price comparison will help you decide. The number of Americans living in Spain increased by…
Shorouk Express A drought that has parched fields and prompted water restrictions in Spain since 2021 could be over soon thanks to recent abundant rainfall, national weather agency AEMET said on Tuesday. When yearly precipitation figures are compared with the rain that has fallen in the past year, “we cannot speak of drought in Spain”,…
