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Spanish manufacturers are taking advantage of this trend by creating distributed production networks which can quickly respond to local demand. Photo by Osman Dikyar via Unsplash Spain is positioning itself to be a key player within Europe’s additive manufacturing revolution. Valencia will host the 10th European Additive Manufacturing Conference in October. This event marks a decade of innovation on the …

ChatGPT has gone down. Credit: Ascannio / Shutterstock OpenAI’s owners spoke out about the ChatGPT issues that users are facing today, Tuesday June 10, 2025. There have been reports of more than 1400 complaints in the UK. Not all users are affected yet. Some complaints include examples of error message that read: “A Network Error Occurred.” Please check your internet …

In the first quarter 2025, Germans have overtaken Brits when it comes to applying for mortgages. The property portal has provided figures on the market Idealist In the UK, 14.2% of mortgages were applied for by UK nationals. The total number of foreign buyers in Spain is 3.6%. READ MORE Between January and March, applicants from Switzerland accounted for 8.7% …

She thinks that she purchased a flight. She thinks that she purchased loyalty points. Credit: Iurii Maksymiv via Canva.com Once upon a time, airlines made money from flying airplanes. This seems pretty obvious, yes? You purchase a ticket. They deliver you to the destination and, hopefully, make some profit in the process. This is no longer true. Today, the biggest …

Residents can also take advantage of a range of common spaces including irrigated landscaped gardens. Credit: Alibuilding.com Construction has already begun on Jávea Beach, Alibuilding’s latest luxury residential project—and its first in this sought-after town on the Costa Blanca. Marketed exclusively by Rimontgó, the development is located just a short walk from Arenal beach and has already sold 50 per …

Baleares has record number of independent workers Photo Credit: StockSnap, via Pixabay Balearics are registering record numbers of self-employed people or freelancers. According to the National Federation of Freelancers, (or ATA in Spain), over 120,000 new members have joined the Special Regimen of Self-Employed Workers. Moreover, over  a third of them are classified as societario – referring to a self-employed …

Crypto crackdown in Spain Credit: Alesia Kozik, Pexels Spain unveiled a proposed law that would track crypto assets of citizens who live abroad in order to combat tax evasion. The proposal, sent to Congress on Tuesday, June 3, aligns with the European DAC8 directive and could bring in an estimated €2.4 billion, according to the European Commission. Crypto platforms must …

Bitcoin’s future is in doubt as Europe cracksdown on anonymous crypto. Credit: natanaelginting Bitcoin was once seen as a digital escape hatch, borderless, untouchable and anonymous. In Europe, however, this idea is fading. Behind the scenes, regulators tighten their grip. Privacy protections are being rolled-back. And legal frameworks and regulations are being developed more quickly than retail investors realize. The …

Staying alert to scams is the key in 2025. Credit : Shutterstock, tsingha25 It has never been simpler or more difficult to pay for anything. Scammers love the new ways of paying for things (contactless, QR code, bank transfers within seconds). Think again if you think you can’t be fooled! These tricks are very sneaky. Here is a quick guide …