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Brussels confirms Spain as EU’s economic engine, lifting growth forecast to 2.9% this year

News Desk18th November 202523rd November 2025

18th November 202523rd November 2025622

The European Commission issued its revised autumn outlook on Monday, lifting its expectations for Spain’s economic performance to 2.9% growth in 2025 and 2.3% the...

Spain’s population reaches all-time high of 49.4 million, driven by immigration

News Desk11th November 202517th November 2025

11th November 202517th November 20251553

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...

Spain’s IBEX 35 hits all-time high, surpassing 2007 peak

News Desk28th October 20253rd November 2025

28th October 20253rd November 20251738

Spain’s blue-chip index IBEX 35 on Tuesday hit a new record high, surpassing its previous peak in November 2007, closing a year in which it...

Spain’s unemployment rate rises slightly, even as number of people employed hits new record

News Desk24th October 202529th October 2025

24th October 202529th October 20251873

Spain’s unemployment rate rose to 10.45% in the third quarter of 2025, even as the number of people with jobs rose to a new record,...

Spanish government backtracks on highly criticised self-employment contributions overhaul

News Desk21st October 202527th October 2025

21st October 202527th October 20251587

After a backlash from employers, trade unions and several parliamentary groups, Spain’s Minister for Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz (main image), has bowed...

IMF confirms Spain’s lead as fastest-growing advanced economy for two years in a row

News Desk15th October 202522nd October 2025

15th October 202522nd October 20252485

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again identified Spain as the fastest-growing advanced economy in the world. In its latest update, the IMF revised...

Spotlight: Barcelona International Community Day holds its 12th edition on Saturday 25 October

Features6th October 202513th October 2025

6th October 202513th October 20251662

Barcelona International Community Day will hold its 12th edition on Saturday 25 October at the Barcelona Maritime Museum, located in the former Royal Shipyards. The...

Spanish economy grew faster in second quarter than initially estimated

News Desk26th September 20252nd October 2025

26th September 20252nd October 20251850

The Spanish economy raced ahead of the rest of the euro zone in the second quarter, growing at an even stronger pace than initially thought....

Spanish government’s bill to shorten work week defeated in parliament

News Desk11th September 202517th September 2025

11th September 202517th September 20256833

Spain’s Congress on Wednesday dealt a setback to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, rejecting his government’s flagship proposal to cut the standard working week from 40...

Spain’s unemployment level falls to 2.4m – the lowest July figure in 18 years

News Desk4th August 202511th August 2025

4th August 202511th August 20252764

Spain’s labour market held firm in July, a month traditionally strong for employment, though in recent years it had shown signs of strain due to...

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