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Autonomos are a key part of the service sector in the national economy. Photo credit: P.es Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of Spain’s Partido Popular (PP), has pledged to “let the self-employed work”, arguing that autónomos should “not have more fear of the tax authorities than of the corrupt”. These remarks were delivered during a speech focusing on economic confidence …

Ozempic jab by Novo Nordisk. Credit: Tobias Arhelger, Shutterstock. Novo Nordisk’s newly appointed chief executive Mike Doustdar has described the fight for dominance in the global obesity-drug market as “a marathon, not a sprint,” as the maker of Ozempic guided investors to the lower end of its 2025 sales and profit forecasts and highlighted the cost of a major restructuring. …

ASK any agent in the Costa Blanca luxury property market and they’ll say the same thing. Plenty of demand – but not enough homes. Spain’s shortage of properties is no secret. It was named a major factor that drove housing prices up 6.9% last year to hit record levels. The Bank of Spain still estimates a national shortfall of 450,000 …

The first Circular Economy forum will be held at The Pool Marbella, Thursday November 6, and it will focus on sustainability.  The event, running from 4 pm to 8 pm, will bring together international experts to explore how circular economy principles can drive growth in tourism and construction – two of the Costa del Sol’s most important industries. Organised by …

The law will require companies to digitally record their work hours and overtime. Photo credit: Freepik Spain’s government has announced a reform to the national work‑hour registration system. The Ministry of Labour has released draft regulations that will require companies to digitally record start and finish times for employees, as well as breaks and overtime. Every extra hour must state …

Airbnb’s strict ban in BARCELONA leaves residents renting out a single room just to be able survive, in a precarious situation. Dozens of ordinary people living in the Catalan capital – Spain’s most expensive city to rent – claim they are being treated the same as commercial landlords for sharing their primary homes with students or short-term tenants. Anyone renting …

Based and led by Kristina Szekely, a visionary Hungarian entrepreneur and one of the vital influential figures in Spain’s luxurious property market Kristina Szekely Worldwide Realty is a number one luxurious actual property company based mostly in Marbella, providing probably the most unique properties on the market and hire alongside the Costa del Sol — one in all Europe’s most …

EC wanted to have full access to all your chat messages via Chat Control. Credit: Aleksandra Suzi – Shutterstock Diplomats of European Union members states have rejected the controversial Chat control bill. This is a major victory for digital privacy activists.  The proposal to require automatic scanning of private messages on platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram was met …

Not only is the magnitude of layoffs unsettling, but also the lack of understanding as to why they are needed. Particularly when the company continues growing and generating profit. This wave is not isolated. Amazon has cut thousands of positions in the United States and Germany this year. They cited the need to streamline their structures and adapt quicker to …

We help people fall in Love with Spain, one home at a Time. Enjoy a personal touch on Spain’s Sunny CoastThere’s something magnetic about the Costa Blanca North – blue skies, golden beaches, and the promise of a slower, sunnier life. Hello2Spain is a brand synonymous with warmth, trust and expertise for those who are ready to turn their dream …