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Spain welcomed more than 7.7 million overseas visitors in May, 87% of the pre-pandemic May 2019 figure, according to Turespaña statistics.

posted on 21.06.2022

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National consumer prices in Spain increased 8.7% year-on-year last month, a rise from 8.3% in April, as core inflation reached its highest level since 1995, according to official data.

posted on 13.06.2022

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The government has approved plans for €12.25 billion in funding for the semiconductor and microchip industry by 2027, according to Spain’s Economy Minister, Nadia Calvino, with €9.3 billion to fund the construction of plants.

posted on 26.05.2022

Coronavirus

Authorities in Spain are extending the current Covid entry restrictions for all travellers until 15th June.

posted on 16.05.2022

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The number of tourist arrivals to Spain hit 9.7 million in the first quarter of this year, 1.2 million more than the same three months last year

posted on 06.05.2022

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The war in Ukraine and ensuing acceleration of inflation may have a considerable indirect impact on Spain’s economy and banks, according to the Bank of Spain, despite limited direct exposure.

posted on 28.04.2022

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The number of foreign residents in Spain has risen by around a million over the past five years, to surpass a record 6 million by the end of 2021, as per new ministry data. 

posted on 20.04.2022

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The budget deficit in Spain reduced to 6.76% of GDP in 2021, from over 10% the year before, surpassing forecasts from the government and global organisations, which predict a further decline in 2022, despite the challenges.

posted on 01.04.2022

Coronavirus

Spain has scrapped Covid testing and compulsory self-isolation, two years after it implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe.

posted on 29.03.2022

Markets

Thousands took to the streets across Spain over the weekend to protest over skyrocketing costs of food, electricity and fuel, which have worsened since Russia invaded Ukraine.

posted on 21.03.2022

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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for European Union funding for gas interconnections with the rest of Europe, stating new infrastructure should also comprise green gases, El Diario reports.

posted on 10.03.2022