Will holiday rentals go from zero VAT to 21%?
The Spanish Government hopes this tax change will put holiday rentals back on the market for permanent residential letting.
4,000 new homes in the Balearics at risk because of a Spanish government objection
The Balearic government has accused the Spanish government of "irresponsibility".
Mallorca's bars and restaurants face ban on alcohol publicity
Suppliers of alcohol also supply items such as umbrellas that would otherwise be costly for bars.
Spain is flying low over Gibraltar
“Spanish government bully boy tactics over Gibraltar has done little to enhance the reputation of Spain with the Gibraltarians.”
Mallorca mayors say no to early restaurant closing
The proposal by Spain's employment minister, Yolanda Díaz, represents an invasion of municipal powers.
"A nonsense" - Mallorca restaurants' response to minister's proposal for early closing
"If we close our bars and restaurants earlier, tourists won't want to come."
Should government cut red tape?
Spain's Sanchez secures another term
Calls for mass protests on Saturday November 18.
He was once Spain's most wanted man but now he will have police bodyguards
"(Puigdemont) wields enormous power," he told reporters. "He's gone from having an arrest warrant for him to be handed over to the Spanish police to being escorted by the Spanish police."
Despite nationwide protests Sanchez to be sworn in on Thursday
Sanchez has also secured the backing of lawmakers from hard-left Sumar,
Balearics could be "pardoned" almost 1,000 million euros of debt
This arises from the agreement between PSOE and the ERC for the investiture of Pedro Sánchez.
Israel accuses Spanish ministers of siding with Hamas
"Calls for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes...."
No confidence motion against the Spanish government at the parliament in Madrid
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez applauds during a no confidence motion against the government at the parliament in Madrid.
After harmony, Spanish government's ties to business hit discordant note
Mutual attacks are getting increasingly personal.
Ferrovial headquarts in Spain
Ferrovial last month announced plans to move its legal headquarters from Spain to the Netherlands.
Spanish PM rather tongue-tied at royal audience in Palma!
"Save energy without a tie...."
Spain's economy minister says all-male panels can count her out
Women’s rights have been thrust to the political forefront in Spain.
Extra cash
“The Spanish Socialist Party is expected to be given an economic lift by the massive spending programme...”
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Spain’s own goal despite rock solid play
“I can see why Gibraltarians are so angry. Footballers should concentrate on football...”
Jason Moore19/07/2024 10:37