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Close-up of euro banknotes featuring a German flag. German economy suffers a blow: growth is cut in half, despite massive budget increases. Credit: Shutterstock, RaffMaster Germany’s economic woes deepened today, March 17, as one of the country’s top think tanks halved its growth forecast for the year – despite a massive spending boost looming on the horizon. Munich is home …

This is the hotel that was chosen as part of the prize package for this year’s Oscar nominated nominees.  Cotton House Hotel in Barcelona, the capital of luxury and cosmopolitanism in Spain is one of the Oscar nominees for this year.  The Autograph Collection by Marriott hotel, located on Gran Via de las Cortes Catalanas in Barcelona, is a five-star …

Unlock White House Watch for free What the US elections in 2024 will mean for Washington, the world and Washington Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, whose country is at the bottom of Nato’s military budget rankings, has called for a broader definition of defence spending to include cyber security, anti-terrorism and efforts to combat climate change. In his most significant …

Starmer’s AI takeover: Unions warn ‘don’t blame civil servants’ Credit: Shutterstock / Martin Suker Prime Minister Keir Starmer is poised to announce a ‘digital revolution’ in government that will encourage the use of artificial intelligence to handle tasks traditionally carried out by civil servants – with the promise of saving billions for the public purse. Unions, however, are not impressed …

A LANDLORD has listed a sofa on a popular rental platform for €450 per month in Estepona. Spain’s housing crisis has come into sharp focus in Estepona after a landlord posted a sofa bed on rental platform Idealista for €450 a month.  Posted this morning before being deleted, the ‘property’ was on Calle Dulcinea in the Parque Central area of …

Users of Bizum who are looking for easy and quick payments were warned against a new scam that is circulating in Spain. Money could disappear from users’ accounts before they realise what is happening. Spain is reporting that users have been scammed by a scam that targets online sellers. Cybercrooks are posing as interested buyers, offering to pay via Bizum …

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 …