6th January 2026

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Bank of Spain lifts growth forecast, but household finances remain under pressure

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Spain’s central bank on Tuesday upgraded its forecast for economic growth next year, underlining the country’s status as one of the euro zone’s strongest performers...
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Spain’s population reaches all-time high of 49.4 million, driven by immigration

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Spain’s population rose by 105,488 people in the third quarter of 2025, reaching 49.44 million residents as of 1 October, according to the latest figures...
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Unemployment rate in Spain falls to lowest level since 2008 crisis

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Unemployment in Spain fell last year to its lowest level since the 2008 global financial crisis, as the tourism-driven service sector performed strongly, official data...
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Spanish economy grew 0.8% in 3rd quarter, driven by consumption & exports

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The Spanish economy grew 0.8% in the third quarter of 2024,  as domestic consumption and exports increased, reinforcing a buoyant performance comfortably outstripping the EU...
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Sánchez defends central government’s response to Valencia floods, as aid rises to €16.6bn

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Wednesday in parliament almost €2.3 billion in further aid for the country’s flood stricken region as he defended...
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Spanish PM appoints minister as new central bank chief, causing backlash

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has appointed his minister for digital affairs José Luis Escrivá as the Bank of Spain’s new governor, raising concerns about...