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“I Can’t Come to Work Today Because My Girlfriend Left Me” – The Remark That Sparked Spain’s Absenteeism Debate

A growing controversy over workplace absenteeism has erupted in Spain after a remark by a regional business leader went viral and ignited a nationwide debate about sick leave, mental health and workplace…

17 de June de 2026

Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day·Economy

Spain sees record migration: 900,000 applications submitted for regularisation

Spain is facing one of the biggest migration policy decisions in its recent history. Around 900,000 people have now submitted applications for residence and work permits under an extraordinary regularisation programme –…

15 de June de 2026

Living in Spain·Politics·Spain·Topics of the day·Economy

Congress blocks early retirement reform: No relief for workers with 40 years of contributions

The Spanish Congress has rejected a proposed reform on early retirement that would have provided significant relief for long-term contributors. The proposal specifically addressed whether workers with at least 40 years of…

11 de June de 2026

Living in Spain·Politics·Topics of the day·Economy

Spain to Introduce Deposit Return Scheme: Bottles and Cans Set to Cost More

Anyone purchasing a bottle of water, a soft drink can or any other beverage sold in a single-use container in Spain will soon have to pay a little more at the checkout.…

11 de June de 2026

Living in Spain·Politics·Environment·Spain·Topics of the day·Economy

Mallorca prepares major anti-tourism protests in July – demonstration set to bring Palma to a standstill

A strong wave of opposition to mass tourism is once again forming in Mallorca. A large-scale demonstration has been announced for 26 July in the island’s capital, Palma, aimed at protesting what…

8 de June de 2026

Property·Travel·Travel News·Spain·Balearic Islands·Topics of the day·Economy

Housing crisis in Málaga: More and more people are living in motorhomes

Spain Expat Press Editorial Team by Marlon Gallego Bosbach Rising rents are forcing more and more residents out The cause of this development lies in a housing crisis that has been growing…

5 de June de 2026

Property·Living in Spain·Spain·Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Topics of the day·Economy

Teachers Reject Multi-Million-Euro Deal: New Wave of Strikes Threatens to Bring Catalonia’s Schools to a Standstill

The education dispute in Catalonia has escalated dramatically once again. Just days after the regional government and several teachers’ unions unveiled what was described as a historic compromise, teachers themselves have overwhelmingly…

5 de June de 2026

Education·Politics·Spain·Barcelona·Topics of the day·Economy

Spanish property prices fall for the first time after years of growth – first significant declines recorded in several regions

The Spanish property market is showing clear signs of cooling for the first time in over a decade. In several regions of the country, residential property prices have fallen year on year…

3 de June de 2026

Property·Spain·Topics of the day·Economy

Spain’s Labour Market Hits Record Highs: Unemployment Falls to Lowest May Level in 19 Years

Spain’s labour market continues its remarkable upward trend. The number of registered unemployed people fell to around 2.32 million in May 2026 – the lowest figure recorded for the month of May…

2 de June de 2026

Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day·Economy

Housing Crunch in Spain: Rent Consumes Up to 70% of Income in Key Regions

Rising rental prices in Spain are increasingly becoming a serious economic problem for many households. According to recent data, average earners now have to spend around 50 percent of their income on…

2 de June de 2026

Expats in Spain·Property·Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day·Economy·Legal

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