Distraction in Traffic: How Expensive Mobile Phone Use Can Be for Pedestrians in Spain
While the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) in Spain is primarily known for monitoring motor vehicle traffic, pedestrians are increasingly becoming a focus for the authority. Those who fail to comply with the provisions of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) risk significant fines.
Autónomos Spain: Almost 97% of new freelancers are foreigners
A recent report by the National Freelancers Association (ATA) highlights a remarkable development in the Spanish labor market: nearly 97% of new freelancers over the past four years are from outside Spain. These Autónomos, as they are called in Spain, are significantly reshaping the country's job market.
Historic fall of the Euribor benchmark index to 2.08% – What this means for...
The 12-month Euribor, the Euro Interbank Offered Rate, continues its downward trend in May 2025 and is expected to close at 2.08%. This figure, approaching the psychologically important 2% mark, signifies the fourteenth consecutive monthly decline and promises substantial relief for millions of mortgage holders in Spain and beyond.
PSOE Proposes 100% Tax for Britons Buying Property
The Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) has introduced a bill in Parliament that has the potential to fundamentally change the real estate market for non-EU citizens, particularly Britons. The proposal envisages an additional 100 percent tax on the purchase price of properties for individuals from outside the European Union.
Low Salaries in Spain: INE Study Reveals Median Wage of 23,349 Euros and Growing...
The latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) paint a clear picture of the salary situation in Spain in 2023. They confirm a reality where wages for a large part of the population remain rather moderate
Tragedy on El Hierro: At least five dead and a baby missing after a...
A tragic accident occurred off the coast of La Restinga on El Hierro on Wednesday morning. At least five people, including a 5-year-old girl, have died, and a baby is still missing after a cayuco carrying approximately 180 migrants capsized just a few meters from the dock.
Drama at Mar Menor: Camping Villas Caravaning Forced to Close Parts – 20,000 Tourists...
Authorities have taken extensive measures at the Camping Villas Caravaning at Playa Honda on the Mar Menor. For safety reasons, all public areas, including sports fields, a restaurant, and a supermarket, have been cordoned off.
Wet wipes and balloon ban in Spain: An eco-dictatorship or necessary measure?
Spain is intensifying its fight against environmental pollution. Following straws, plastic cutlery, and cotton swabs, wet wipes and festive balloons are now in the legislative spotlight. The Ministry for Ecological Transition, led by Sara Aagesen, plans to ban flushing wet wipes down the toilet and the deliberate release of balloons into the environment.
Smart City Valencia tests cleaning robots
Valencia, the vibrant Mediterranean city, consistently continues its path to becoming a Smart City and establishes itself as a pioneer in urban innovation. Anyone who has strolled through the historic center in recent days, especially across the historic Plaza de la Reina or around the lively Mercado Central, may have witnessed a small revolution:
Spain’s Soul in Distress: A Dramatic Rise in Depression
The latest National Health Survey, published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), paints a worrying picture of mental health in Spain. In the past three years, between 2020 and 2023, the proportion of the population experiencing depressive symptoms has tripled, from 5.4% to an alarming 14.6%.