SPAIN is one the most popular countries for expatriates. It is ranked 10th.The th globally. The reasons are numerous: a warm climate, a relaxed pace of life, promising business opportunities… Here are some reasons why Spain could be the perfect place to call home. Rich culture and delicious cuisine Spain’s rich heritage is evident in its monuments. Its festivals, customs …
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In the Quatre Carreres neighborhood of Valencia City, a puppy farm was found. Valencia Policia Local reported that the owner of the property did not possess a breeding permit. A report has since been sent to public prosecutor. Police and animal welfare officers found 16 dogs of various breeds. READ MORE DOGS RECUED FROM RESCUED ANIMALS Both humans and pets …
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According to the latest annual report of the Spanish Instituto Cervantes, published in November 2025, the number of Spanish speakers worldwide has reached 636 millions. The report is titled El Español en el Mundo, discovered that people learning Spanish as a foreign language is the fastest-growing group – expanding by 79% in the last decade. If this trend continues, the …
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THREE men were arrested by Alicante City following the death of an Alicante City restaurant owner who was killed after his iPhone was stolen. The Guardia Civil, the Police National and the Guardia Civil conducted investigations in Alicante City and found the three suspects – aged 21, 22 and 23 – who belonged to a criminal group. Christian Pikulak (30), …
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SOCIAL media giant X (formerly Twitter) has been hit with a hefty €5 million fine in Spain after breaking the law on advertising financial products, including cryptocurrencies. The Spanish Securities and Exchange Commission (CNMV) announced today that it imposed the massive €5.8 million penalty for ‘a very serious and ongoing violation’ of the country’s strict financial advertising rules. Quantum AI, …
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OVER 30,000 people- mainly British expats and tourists- lined Benidorm’s streets on Thursday for the annual ‘Fancy Dress Party’. The event organised by hospitality associations in the Rincon de Loix ‘English Zone’ of the city and backed by the local council, has been going strong for over 30 years. Toni Perez attended the celebrations with other city officials and Benidorm …
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A THREE YEAR OLD girl was killed in southern Spain Thursday after a fire ripped into her home. At 5.15pm, firefighters were dispatched to Las Gabias village in Granada after receiving reports that a building was on fire on Calle San Jose. A young couple and their three children (two, three, and four years old) live in a detached house. …
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LUIS Rubiales, the disgraced former chief of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), was pelted with eggs at a book launch event in Madrid on Thursday night – by his own uncle. The 48-year old was talking about his new book. Matar a Rubiales (‘Killing Rubiales’) when an audience member launched three eggs towards the stage after shouting: “Don’t worry, nothing’s …
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AVERAGE property prices in Marbella are now more than three times the Spanish national average, confirming its status as Europe’s ‘new ultra-luxury capital’. According to The Marbella Property Market Report, 2025, by Panorama Properties the city has reached a stage of structural maturity. It is characterised by record-breaking values, a chronic lack of supply and sustained demand driven by international …
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A new alarming study shows that renting a home in Spain is more expensive than paying a mortgage. According to a study by property portal Idealista, the money required to rent a house in Spain has increased to 36% the total income of a typical family. That is significantly higher than the 25% required to buy a house – excluding …
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