Third time lucky: Meloni seeks compromise on bank tax after past failures

But officials are already mulling a number of proposals that will then be submitted to the financial sector. One of them, according to three other people familiar with internal deliberations, is a tax of between 4 percent and 6 percent that would...

Body of dad who died 15 YEARS ago found in pigeon-infested flat in Spain after house flooded during Storm Alice

MORTAL remains of a dad thought to have died 15 years ago have been discovered at his home in Spain. Authorities were called after a neighbour found the decomposed remains in his run-down property amid Storm Alice. Sign up for Scottish Sun...

EU scales up pressure against national barriers in finance

THE European Union’s (EU’s) executive arm warned of new infringement cases coming against member states that are blocking banking mergers as the bloc rushes to reduce national barriers so money can flow more effectively into investments in...

Mega projects, record tourism boost Kuwait-Spain relations

From farming solutions to industrial cooperation, Spain eyes closer ties as it marks National Day KUWAIT: Spain has long been one of the most beloved destinations for Kuwaiti travelers. Known for its rich history, vibrant culture, world-class...

Renfe to invest €1bn upgrading workshops

SPAIN’s minister of transport and sustainable mobility, Óscar Puente, has announced a €1bn investment plan to upgrade national operator Renfe’s train maintenance workshops between 2025 and 2030. Puente says the project involves more than 60...

Russian Threats Rise. How Does CEE Fund Its Security?

As the security threat from Russia continues to rise, countries are investing more in defence. This is an opportunity for growth, but also a burden at a time when many CEE economies already have high budget deficits – and as Europe faces more...

World News | Spanish Ambassador Hosts Reception in Abu Dhabi to Mark His Country's National Day

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 12 (ANI/WAM): Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the UAE, Emilio Pin Godos, hosted a reception in celebration of his country's National Day. The event, held at the Emirates Palace Hotel, was attended by Omar Rashid Al...

Bank investors’ risk gauge looks faulty

Banks are boring now. At least, that’s what their investors appear to think. Thanks to regulations spurred by the 2008 financial crisis, they have to sock away heftier loss-absorbing capital cushions, while much of the riskiest lending has...

Spain to track card payments over €25,000 a year from 2026

From 2026, Spanish banks must report annual card payments exceeding €25,000 to the Tax Agency. Credit : Pressmaster, Shutterstock If you’re someone who relies heavily on your bank card for everyday purchases, there’s an important change coming...

Cybercrime ring GXC Team dismantled in Spain, 25-year-old leader detained

Cybercrime ring GXC Team dismantled in Spain, 25-year-old leader detained Spain’s Guardia Civil dismantled the cybercrime group “GXC Team” and arrested its 25-year-old Brazilian leader. Spanish Guardia Civil dismantled the “GXC Team” cybercrime...

Spain’s trade body: Sector excluded from gambling reform plans, but market safe from tax rise

JDigital director Jorge Hinojosa says Spain's sector is safe from any gambling tax rise in the short to medium-term. The sector is not being consulted on policy changes being enforced in Spain, general director for industry trade body JDigital...

Spain hailed as strategic partner in Jamaica’s economic development

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, converses with Spain’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency José María Fernández López de Turiso, at Spain’s National Day reception on Thursday (October 9). The...

From Columbus to Connectivity: Spain's National Day Celebrates 155 Years of Thai-Spanish Diplomacy

Cultural and Educational Foundations The partnership's cultural dimensions have been equally impressive. In April 2025, the education ministries of both nations signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding to promote Thai and Spanish...

Spain and Palestine – two years of genocide: A brief chronology of half-truths and lies

The Spanish government presents itself as one that fights for peace, and Pedro Sánchez (PSOE) as one of the international leaders working hardest for a ceasefire in Gaza and for recognition of the Palestinian state. Compared with figures such as...

Spain Has Responded Sharply To Trump

11 After his words about being expelled from NATO. Spain has responded to US President Donald Trump, who has allowed the possibility of the country's expulsion from NATO due to insufficient defense spending. This is reported by The Guardian. Spain...

Tanzania beckons Spanish firms to invest in agriculture, mining, energy, and ICT   

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Cosato Chumi, has revealed that many Spanish companies have expressed interest in investing in Tanzania, citing that is an indication of the growing strength of...

IMF lifts growth outlook on more benign tariffs as revived US-China trade war looms

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund edged up its 2025 global growth forecast on Tuesday as tariff shocks and financial conditions have proven more benign than expected, but warned that a renewed U.S.-China trade...

ANALYSIS: What will happen after Trump’s new 100% tariff on China goes into effect? HINT: Catastrophic results for the U.S. financial infrastructure

ANALYSIS: What will happen after Trump’s new 100% tariff on China goes into effect? HINT: Catastrophic results for the U.S. financial infrastructure ANALYSIS: Over the past 2 years, I’ve built a massive intelligence document repository that can...

Spain defends airport fees as Ryanair cuts millions of summer seats

The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, has insisted that Spanish airport charges are the most competitive in Europe, and that if Ryanair disagrees, it is unlikely to find better rates elsewhere, as no other European...

Spain Freeloading? Trump Floats NATO Expulsion Over Defence Spending

156U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited tensions within NATO by suggesting that Spain could be expelled from the alliance over its refusal to meet the newly agreed 5% GDP defence spending target. The remarks, delivered during a meeting with...