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Stock market plummets amid fears of a Trump trade war Credit: Shutterstock, metamorworks Wall Street was in a state of shock on Monday, 10th March as Donald Trump’s latest tariff tirade sent shockwaves throughout global markets. The Dow Jones plunged 890 points and was briefly on the verge of a 1,000 point drop. This would have been one of the …

The deadline for British and other foreign home buyers to get their applications in before April 3 is fast approaching. In April 2024, Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, announced that the government will abolish the residency visas granted to those who do not come from the European Union. Golden Visa applicants have to invest either €500,000 in property, …

Editor’s Digest: Unlock it for Free This weekly newsletter features the favourite stories of Roula Khalaf Editor at The Financial Times. What’s the buzz all about? The Palace Hotel in Madrid is a symbol of grandeur. Spanish capital was shaped by kings, dukes, cardinals and generals over the years. The 112-year old Palace underwent a renovation to showcase another side …

SPAIN has been a popular European expat destination for many years, thanks to its beautiful climate, Mediterranean way of life, rich culture and numerous opportunities. Spain offers other residence permits even though the Golden Visa based on real estate investment is no longer available. There are many ways to obtain residency in Spain, whether you’re a retiree or a remote …

Credit: Shutterstock and Waqas. Credit: Shutterstock & Waqas Creatives The first White House Crypto Summit was held on March 7 by President Donald Trump. It brought together industry leaders from around the world to discuss digital assets. Trump said to attendees that “this is a very significant day in your life”, highlighting his administration’s commitment to the industry. The event …

Can VW’s ride-sharing van withstand the Arctic’s ice? VW’s autonomous vehicle faces the ultimate winter test on Norway’s icy roads. Credit: Shutterstock and Kittyfly Volkswagen has ambitious plans for the fleet of electric autonomous vans it is planning to launch in Europe, under its MOIA ride sharing service. While the company is making progress, it has not yet launched a …

WHEN clutter takes over it starts innocently: a drawer that won’t close, a chair overtaken by things meant to be dealt with ‘later’ or a collection that quickly grows.  Clutter adds stress to a room and makes it feel heavier. Clutter doesn’t just sit in a corner – it seeps into the mind, creating unfinished business or chaos, turning a …

Spain has been a favorite European destination for many years, thanks to the wonderful climate, Mediterranean culture, rich lifestyle, and numerous opportunities. Spain offers other residence permits despite the Golden Visa being abolished. There are many ways to obtain residency in Spain, whether you’re a retiree or a remote worker. There are different types of residence permit in SpainEach with …

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida on the Axiom Mission 3(Ax-3). This is an illustration and does not depict the Starship rocket which exploded. SpaceX Starship Explosion: A disaster for Musk’s Mars Programme? Credit: Shutterstock Capturing Images SpaceX’s colossal Starship launch rocket met a fiery demise, tumbling from the sky minutes after it was launched …

Last year, the price of houses in Spain soared to its highest level since the 2007 property boom. The National Institute of Statistics, or INE, announced on Friday that the average growth rate for 2024 is 8.4% – double what it was in previous years. The property market has now grown 11 years in a row. The cost of new …