ACCORDING to Spanish authorities, inflation rose to 9.8% in March, the highest level since 1973. Over the past year, consumer price inflation has surged worldwide, causing Spain's inflation rate to hit a 37-year high in March. Compared with February, the nation's national statistics office reported the highest inflation rate since May 1985; the provisional figure has increased from 7.6%. The...
Traveling to Spain is now easier than ever, but there are still a few hurdles to clear, like filling out the country's passenger locator form. Travel to Britain's favourite holiday spot has been greatly eased in preparation for the busy Easter vacation season. After the UK lifted all Covid-19 border restrictions and Spain reduced most of its own, getting to Spain is now cheaper and easier than it...
A study examines where in Spain are there more Brits than anywhere else The British have long considered Spain a favourite destination, whether on holiday or permanently. Spain has remained the go to place in the sun since the late 70s and the package holiday boom thanks to its almost perfect combination of culture, gastronomy, beaches, and a warm climate. Traditional areas are mostly populated...
THERE is a feeling of abandonment among the Spanish authorities as a result of this situation Embassy and Consulate workers at Spain's embassies in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh went on indefinite strike as of Monday 14th March due to a lack of job security, pensions, and salaries under the UK's National Minimum Wage. As a result of months of failure to communicate with the Ministry of Foreign...
ON Sunday, March 13, the government and the autonomous regions convened to express their unanimity favouring Pedro Sánchez's position on energy tax reductions before the European Union. "We are proceeding to support give a hand to individuals affected by the surge in energy prices," the Xunta's Head remarked as he reviewed the situation in Ukraine. Isabel Rodrguez, a spokesperson, stated, "Today,...
SPAIN'S non-hotel sector has grown mostly due to foreign tourists visiting the country. According to data published on Wednesday by the National Statistics Institute (INE), non-hotel overnight stays in Andalucia in January totaled 757,636, an increase of 221% over the same period in 2021, when they totaled 235,672. In January, overnight stays in non-hotel tourist accommodation in Spain surpassed 4.7...
ACCORDING to the Hotel Business Federation of Mallorca (FEHM), by April, 84% of the island's hotels will be open. The resuscitation of the hotel segment on Mallorca, a Balearic Island, is progressing slowly. According to figures issued by the Hotel Business Federation of Mallorca (FEHM) on Thursday, February 24, roughly 84.3 percent of the island's hotels will be completely operational by...
Officials of Spain Property Guide share their insights on the property market in Spain right now. Expat Info brings you all the latest information from Spain and speaks exclusively with local real estate agents to give you up to date property news. What is the current situation of the Spanish real estate market? Are you seeing any sign of recovery following COVID? We are witnessing a...
THE flight appearance at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport has returned to 2019 levels, indicating that foreign flights are on the mend. Airlines have planned more than 16.5 million tickets at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport for the summer season, which spans from March to October, with prices similar to 2019'. In fact, according to Pedro Bendala, the airport's director, demand for seats for the peak season...
ON Tuesday, March 1, there was a drop of 6.88 percent in the average price of electricity on Spain's wholesale market compared to Monday, February 28. Based on statistics available by the Iberian Energy Market Operator, Tuesday's electricity price should be about 19 cents cheaper than February's price, which stood at €277.78/MWh. The maximum electricity price will be €315.87/MWh between 8 pm and...