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Spain’s free-lancers are facing a squeeze due to new rules.

New rules hit self-employed wallets: Spain’s freelancers face the squeeze

From May 1, new rules came into force that will change the way 3.3 million “autonomos” (sole traders) calculate and pay their Social Security contributions — and it could mean they end up paying more, You will be amazed at how many people are interested in this. They will be unable to do anything if they don’t act quickly. The …

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Andalucia’s tourism figures for March are the best ever recorded. 

Andalucia has best March on record, new tourism figures show 

The number of visitors and spending by tourists in the South of Spain reached its highest level ever for March. According to the Spanish National Statistics Institute In March 2025, 1,055,017 foreign tourists arrived in the area. This is 10.2% more than in the same period last year.  They spent €1.5 billion euros, 9.5% more than March 2024, making 2025’s …

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Orihuela is filled with the sound of 100 violins

100 violins sound out in Orihuela

On Saturday, May 10, Orihuela will become a hub of youthful talent as the I Encuentro Violín Suzuki brings together over 100 young violinists from Alicante province and Murcia for a grand concert at the iconic Teatro Circo ‘Atanasio Die’. The doors will remain open until the seating is full. The Suzuki Method was pioneered in Japan by Shinichi Suzuki. …

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