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Unlock White House Watch for free What Trump’s second term will mean for Washington, the business world and the rest of the world Spain is the final major holdout of a Nato Plan to announce, early next month, that all alliance members will spend 5% on defence by the year 2032. The target set by US President Donald Trump. Madrid …

Adding your bank card to your phone is now easier than ever with Google’s new NFC feature—but remember to stay vigilant about your card’s security. Credit : DenPhotos & Shutterstock You’ve probably noticed that your Android phone gets smarter and smarter every time you update it. Sometimes it feels like you’re just one step away to making your morning coffee …

Uganda discovered 31 millions tons of undiscovered gold by 2022 | Photo: Mehmet ali Poyraz/Shutterstock Uganda, a nation that announced two years ago its discovery of a 31-million-tonne ore gold worth $13 trillion saw its export earnings increase by 40% in March 2025. According to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, exports of gold, coffee, cacao beans, sugar, …

SILVERWORK is delicate and it’s all about detail, so when an exclusively Spanish style of architecture flourished in the time of Cervantes and Philip II, it earned the nickname ‘silver smithery’. It’s now known today as the ‘Plateresque’ style. Plateresque is a Spanish artistic movement that developed between the late Gothic period and the early Renaissance in the 15th century. …

Congress has registered a BILL that will increase the tourist flat rental tax in Spain, which includes a 100% new levy for non-EU buyers of property. The socialist PSOE party group on Thursday presented the first draft written of the package which includes the extensive housing reforms announced by the Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in January. The bill seeks to …

While many flock to Spain’s popular hotspots for property, smart buyers are looking at locations that are less well-known where authenticity and value reign supreme. These rising stars are offering the Spanish dream lifestyle at a fraction of the price. From bohemian mountain towns where hippies live harmoniously with traditionalists, to fortress-like towns perched over the azure oceans, they have …

Keep informed with our free updates Just sign up. EU Energy MyFT Digest – delivered straight to your mailbox The grid operator in Spain has accused large power plants for not performing their duties to help regulate the electricity system of the country just moments before the catastrophic blackout that swept the Iberian Peninsula last month. Beatriz Corredor, chair of …

Spain’s Intelligent Living Revolution. Spain’s Future Houses are Here: They not only talk, but they also think, transform and even smell. Smart home revolution in Spain: Spain’s homes are getting more brains, more brawn, and better bills. Credit: anatoliy_gleb,  Shutterstock. We don’t just want homes that think – we want homes that know what we want before we do.  Move over …

A LUXURY villa on Marbella’s ‘Golden Mile’ is up for sale for €25 million. The Altos Reales house on a 2,000 m2 site was renovated by GC Studio. It features seven bedrooms, a heated indoor swimming pool and a gymnasium. GC Studio says the home has been designed as ‘a refuge of Peace and sophistication through bright architecture, spacious spaces and …

Unrecognised numbers can be an indication of a phone scam or phishing. Credit: JOURNEY – STUDIO7 – Shutterstock Answering a call with a casual ‘yes’ might seem harmless, but these days it could hand crafty fraudsters everything they need to drain your savings. Scammers can use just one word to authorise transactions or open accounts under your name. They can …