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This shift is important beyond the headline numbers. It signals that, for now, Spain’s domestic demand is holding up, investment is still flowing, and the country’s service-heavy model — powered by tourism and consumption — is proving more resilient than many of its neighbours. What the IMF changed — and why it is noticing Spain The IMF’s January 2026 World …

But “average” is not how most households experience prices. People remember the jolts: the weekly staples that suddenly feel like treats, the utility bill that refuses to settle, and the local charges that arrive with no obvious way to cut back. Spain’s consumer price basket shows that a small cluster of items rose far faster than the national rate—and those …

An Australian-led project reveals strategic rare Earths in Southern Spain Photo Credit: Dominik Vanyi / Unsplash OSMOND RESOURCES (an Australian company focused on accelerating the development of EU Critical Minerals Projects) has made a significant discovery in a municipality of Andalucia. This discovery could revolutionize the mining of rare mineral in Spain and Europe. The Jaen region could become the …

This change is crucial for entrepreneurs on the ground. Capital is available, but is less accepting of vague growth stories. Investors are looking for proof. Investors are looking for repeat business, predictable costs and a revenue stream that doesn’t rely on endless additional funding. The year is busier, but there are fewer “mega” shows In 2025, the number of transactions …

Voyager 1 approaches a light-day milestone that redefines the reach of humanity in space. NASA Science Credited Photo NASA’s Voyager 1 space probe, launched in 1977, is the first to have ever reached a distance of a light-day, which is 25,9 billion km away. Voyager 1, a technological marvel of the human race, has been so far from Earth for …

Indoor hockey championship decided in Rincon de la Victoria Credit: Shutterstock, Myk Crawford Rincón de la Victoria will host an exhilarating weekend of sport as 200 hockey players descend on the town to compete in the final phase of the Andalusian Indoor Hockey Championships. The event will take place on Saturday, January 17, at the Rubén Ruzafa Municipal Indoor Pavilion, …

Tesla CEO Elon Elon Musk shocked the automotive industry on Wednesday, January 14 by being very blunt. announcing A radical change in the way customers can access the company’s driver-assist flagship technology. The controversial Full Self-Drive software will be officially discontinued by the Texas-based carmaker on February 14. It will mark the end of a time when owners could own …

Tiktok dancing jellyfish toy. Credit: tiktok.com/@easyboss002 A seemingly harmless £8 children’s toy bought via TikTok Shop The “live audio” that was being sent for analysis has caused concern. This incident in the UK has caused the product to be removed from the platform until an investigation can be conducted. The uncle, who bought the toy for his family as a …

NEWLY built three-bed penthouses are all the rage on the Costa del Sol, according to figures from Spain’s national property registrar – and British expats are leading the charge. The property portal Idealista has analysed sales for the third quarter 2025 and found that the three-bedroom apartment sold faster than other housing types in Spain. In fact, 37% of these …

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced ‘urgent and decisive’ measures to address Spain’s deepening housing shortage. Landlords that extend long-term leases without increasing the rents in the future will be given a tax exemption of 100% on rental income. Sanchez spoke Monday at the launch of the Campamento housing project, which will build 10,700 new homes on an ex-military site …