Málaga Overtakes Madrid: Rents on the Costa del Sol Reach Record Highs
What would have been almost unthinkable just a few years ago has now become reality: the province on the Costa del Sol is now among the most expensive places to live in…
Polar air brings weather shock to Spain after heatwave – temperature plunge and severe storms expected
Following an intense heatwave with temperatures of up to 40 degrees, Spain is facing an abrupt change in weather. An incoming mass of polar-origin cold air is set to bring a significant…
Healthcare chaos in Spain? Doctors announce major five-day strike
Spain is once again facing significant disruption to its healthcare system. Following the collapse of negotiations between doctors’ unions and the Ministry of Health, medical professionals have announced another nationwide strike. The…
Today in Spain: National Organ Donor Day – Why Spain Leads the World in Organ Donation
Spain has topped global organ donation statistics for decades – a success that also has very concrete implications for expats living in Spain. Spain Expat Press Editorial Team A day to say…
Mosquitoes in Spain: Why some people get bitten more often – and how to protect yourself effectively
As soon as temperatures rise, they are back: mosquitoes. In the summer months in particular, these annoying insects are part of everyday life in many regions of Spain. However, while some people…
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…
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…
Fraud Wave in Spain: The New “Accidental Bizum Payment” Scam – How Criminals Are Exploiting the Goodwill of Expats
The mobile payment service Bizum is becoming increasingly popular in Spain. More and more consumers are using it to send and receive money within seconds via their smartphones. Its ease of use…
Hot summers, hard truths: why landlords in Spain don’t have to install air conditioning
In Spain, temperatures are climbing – and so are many tenants’ expectations. With the first serious heatwaves of the year, the same question keeps returning: is a landlord in Spain obliged to…
Spain is filling up with foreign students – and public university entry is getting tougher for everyone
Spain is filling up – and not only with digital nomads and Northern European families chasing sun and remote work, but increasingly with foreign students who want to build their academic future…
