Economy
Spain calls for 100% tax charge on property bought by non-EU buyers
Spain is planning to bring in strict legislation for property purchases in an attempt to control the country's rapidly escalating housing crisis, which has left residents complaining of being unable to afford to buy or rent a property.
Design
Want to play Squid Game in Spain? Fans flock to Alicante's 'Red Wall'
Designed in the 1970s by the visionary Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, the Alicante building is not only a dream destination for architects and photographers, but now it's also a magnet for fans of the hit Netflix series.
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Europe News
More than 180 migrants arrive in Spain's Canary Islands
The latest arrivals in 2025 add to growing concerns about the uptick in irregular migration to the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago close to the African coast that has increasingly been used as a stepping stone to continental Europe.
Economy
Spain's inflation surpasses forecasts in December as fuel costs surge
Spain's inflation climbed to 2.8% in December, surpassing the 2.6% forecast, propelled by rising fuel prices and increased leisure costs. Core inflation reached 2.6%, signalling persistent pressures, particularly in services.
