Spain on course to welcome 100 million foreign tourists as spending hits new highs
Spain is on track to welcome around 100 million international tourists this year, setting a new record as strong visitor demand and rising tourist spending...
Employment
Up to 3,000 Santander employees could be offered early retirement in Spain
Spanish banking giant Santander has entered negotiations with labour unions over a voluntary early retirement programme that could eventually cover thousands of employees in Spain,...
Spain’s employment hits record 22.3m as summer hiring surges despite slower fall in unemployment
Spain’s labour market continued to strengthen in May, reaching a new employment record as the summer tourism season gathered pace, although the fall in unemployment...
Spain inflation jumps to 3.3% in March as Iran war sends fuel prices higher
Spain’s economy is expected to slow in the coming months as a result of the war in the Middle East, although growth is still projected...
Confirmed: Spanish economy grew 2.8% in 2025, roughly double eurozone average
Spain’s economy grew by 2.8% in 2025, a rate roughly twice that recorded across the eurozone. Figures released on Thursday by the National Statistics Institute...
UK chancellor in Madrid to sign visa waiver with Spain and strengthen post-Brexit ties
The United Kingdom and Spain have moved to deepen post-Brexit economic ties, agreeing on plans for a new short-stay work visa waiver and closer recognition...
Spain approves 3.1% minimum wage rise to €1,221 per month, over 14 payslips
The Spanish Labour Ministry reached an agreement on Monday with the country’s main trade unions to raise the national minimum wage once again. The 3.1%...
Spain’s unemployment rate drops below 10% for first time since 2008
Spain’s unemployment rate fell by just over half a percentage point to 9.93% by the end of 2025, according to the latest Labour Force Survey...
Spain’s inflation rate eased slightly in December, with 2025 closing at 2.7% average
Spain’s inflation rate eased slightly in December, falling by one tenth of a percentage point to 2.9%, driven mainly by lower fuel prices compared with...
Bank of Spain lifts growth forecast, but household finances remain under pressure
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...
