A new digital nomad visa allows non-EU citizens to live and work somewhere for a maximum of five years may soon be introduced by Spain. If the plan is accepted, Italy, Greece, and Croatia would join a number of other European countries that have recently implemented some type of programme for digital nomads. According to Economic Affairs Minister Nadia Calvio, the goal was to "attract and retain...
SPAIN seeks an agreement with Britain Diplomatic sources have suggested that the problem may be related to a larger agreement that is being negotiated between Britain and Spain and includes the post-Brexit rights of British citizens living in Spain. This suggestion comes as British expats take to social media to express their outrage that their UK driving licences aren't any longer valid in...
According to figures by Turespaa from Aena records, Spain welcomed close to nine million passengers from foreign airports in August, accounting for 87% of those who came in the same month of 2019. These figures are "extremely promising," says Reyes Maroto, minister of industry, trade, and tourism, "since they confirm the intense revival of the tourist sector that is fighting well the uncertainties...
Most Brits believe that by 2027, Spain, Greece, and Turkey would be "too hot" to visit due to rising temperatures brought on by climate change. Every summer, tourists from the cloudy UK swarm to Europe in search of sunlight. However, a recent study indicates that this tendency might change when the temperature rises progressively year over year. According to a UK poll by InsureandGo, a...
What aspects of expat life in Barcelona are really the best and worst? One of the greatest cities in Spain for expats to reside in is likely Barcelona. The influx of foreign employees who have already settled in the city is evidence of its attractiveness. In addition to the delicious cuisine and beautiful scenery, it's a promising location for business, especially for freelancers. Below is a brief...
Pet owners in Spain are confused about the new animal protection law.The new protection legislation, which was approved in October of last year and amended in August, had also gone further than ever to make sure that our furry friends are recognised as "living beings endowed with sensitivity" and are therefore considered to be family members.Spain is well known for being a country of animal...
SPAIN'S newest saltwater beach will have a variety of water sports, waterslides, bars and eateries Because of its many cultural attractions and cosmopolitan environment, Madrid is a popular travel destination for both Spanish and foreign tourists. However, because the city can get quite hot in the summer, many residents choose to escape the heat by heading to the coast. Alovera Beach, which is...
THE airline's CEO sees a sharp increase in demand for vacations to Spanish and European holiday resorts. Because of the renewed demand for beach holidays, Irish airline Ryanair has warned that summer airfares are expected to rise by a "high single-digit percent" this year, so sunbathers may need to start making travel plans early. Within a week of reporting losses in the area of 355 million euros...
UNDER a new law designed to minimise food waste, bars and restaurants in Spain will be required to provide free "doggybags" to customers so they may take home the food they haven't eaten. Businesses in the food industry will be required to develop strategies to attempt to minimise the amount of food wasted under a new measure enacted by the Spanish government on Tuesday, or face potential fines. As...
WHEN you contact the bank or the power company, are you tired of talking to a machine? Spain's government wants to put an end to those nerve-wracking, one-sided talks with a computerised answering service by requiring firms to provide a live, human customer care representative when a caller requested one. This is one of several reforms contained in the law on customer service introduced by Spain's...