Spain's top court backs Barcelona's plan to ban holiday apartments

MADRID (Reuters) - One of Spain's top courts on Thursday backed a plan by Barcelona to ban holiday apartment rentals by 2028, rejecting an appeal that argued the measure infringed on the rights of private property owners. Barcelona was the first …

Donald Trump threatens whopping 200% tariff on wines and spirits from Spain and rest of the EU

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has warned Spain and the European Union that he will introduce a 200% tariff on all of its alcohol products if duties are put on US whiskey. Wine exports from Spain to the US. rose by 20% in December, an increase the Spanish Wine …

Top court backs restrictions on tourist flat licences for popular holiday region of Spain

SPAIN’S Constitutional Court has rejected moves to scrap a proposed new law restricting tourist apartment licenses in Catalunya. The measure is now set to be approved by the regional parliament this month. 50 deputies from the Conservative Partido Popular( …

IBM Brings Europe's First Quantum System Two To Spain: Details

International Business Machines Corporation IBM shares are trading lower on Thursday. The tech behemoth is making significant strides in the quantum computing field with plans to install Europe’s first IBM Quantum System Two at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum …

Brits visiting Spain warned of potential 200% hike in holiday charges

THE BRITISH press are warning tourists of potential hikes in holiday charges of up to 200%.  The Sun and Wales Online have reported that holiday taxes on some Balearic Islands could shoot up dramatically this summer. They claim cruise ship passengers could …

State plans trip to Spain and Sweden to woo FDI

Family of man who vanished in Spain 'deserve answers'

The family of a Renfrewshire man who disappeared in Lanzarote two years ago are travelling to Spain in an attempt to persuade police to reopen the case. Gary Shearer vanished hours after arriving for a holiday on 16 March 2023. CCTV footage released by …

Spain holiday warning for Irish tourists as Storm Konrad to bring severe weather disruptions

Irish tourists heading to Spain this week may want to swap their sunglasses for umbrellas as the country is being hit by a bout of stormy weather. While Spain is typically known for its sunny climate, weather warnings have been issued for much of the …

What you need to know about inheritance tax deductions in Spain

It's important to consider the debts that are passed on. Credit: Shutterstock / New Africa When someone passes away, the inheritance they leave behind can bring both assets and liabilities to the heirs. While many people focus on the value of the …

Spain’s Carnival Kaleidoscope!

Spain’s carnival season’s in full swing! Beyond the well-known revelry of singing, dancing and processions, are you familiar with the rich histories and lesser-known traditions these festivals are rooted in? Originating from the indigenous Guanches, the …