Dacia’s Spanish chief Laurent Sengenes warns that tangled, shifting incentives could freeze out buyers as fuel prices soar. He calls for direct, stable support and is rolling out new models aimed at keeping electrified cars within reach.
AWS will shift its municipal IAE payments in Aragón from Madrid to the towns hosting its data centres. The company will also make retroactive payments covering the 2023 to 2026 tax period after pressure from local authorities and businesses.
Rocío Blanco says the future army logistics base could bring investment and jobs to Córdoba, while opening the door to new suppliers. Construction delays and a legal challenge could slow the project, as could the lack of an internal rail terminal.
Andalusia is offering €4000 grants to families and businesses that trade in old cars for safer, cleaner models. The expanded scheme opens the door to thousands more drivers and marks a shift in Spain’s approach to mobility.
Spain is seeing a surge in copper thefts at construction sites and railways, with solar farms also targeted. The crime wave is disrupting electric vehicle charging and public transport, exposing security gaps and threatening the country’s energy transition.
Ciudad Real hosts the IV Jornadas de Destinos Enogastronómicos, where leading voices debate how local food and wine can fuel tourism and rural growth. The event puts the region at the center of Spain’s culinary travel ambitions.
A reported BOE housing measure changes how Spanish rental contracts end. Owners must give six months' notice or face automatic extensions and possible compensation, although the final effect depends on the applicable decree and its parliamentary status.
Gregorio Jiménez is assembling a majority bloc for Restaurant Brands Europe. The proposed deal could value the group at up to €2.5 billion, including debt.
Spain’s snap election on November 29 has cast doubt on pension increases for 2027. With no new budget and a caretaker government likely, retirees face legal and political hurdles over how their payments will be updated.
Electric cars now make up a third of new car sales across Europe. With fuel prices climbing and more affordable models on offer, Spain is beginning to close the gap after years of slow progress.
Brussels has withdrawn a impressive vote on ending sales of combustion engine cars by 2035, putting the EU’s climate plan and the future of Europe’s car industry in doubt.
AbbVie’s top executive in Spain warns that the country could lose its place in global medical new idea unless it increases investment and reforms the system. He calls for bold moves to keep Spain competitive as Europe trails the US and China.
The Ibex 35 fell 1.17% as oil climbed above $100 a barrel and government bond yields rose. Spanish banks are watching credit demand closely, though lending volumes remain healthy for now.
On October 8, Spanish electricity prices dropped sharply, with midday hours on the wholesale market costing nothing. Households can save by shifting their usage to these hours, but the relief may not last.
Spain’s generic drug sector is warning that government price controls are pushing prices to unsustainable lows and putting the country’s ability to guarantee critical medicines at risk.
Spain’s government has enacted a sweeping housing decree requiring public administrations to assume the debts of vulnerable tenants and blocking evictions unless alternative housing is provided. The law extends rental protections and limits speculative buying; rental-market transparency rules will tighten as well.
Spain’s pharmacist-owned pharmacy system is under pressure from foreign groups and regulatory changes. Industry leaders warn that healthcare access and rural cohesion could be at risk if the model is undermined.
Spain’s used car market has weakened, with average prices down by over 1,000 euros from last year. Diesel vehicles saw the steepest decline, while Madrid remains the most expensive region for buyers.
Leaving a property empty in Spain is far from free. New figures put the annual cost at up to 5,000 euros, with upkeep and taxes, alongside community fees, quickly adding up. Many owners underestimate the financial impact of keeping a home unoccupied.
Airtificial will design and build a $6.4 million automated line for electric vehicle parts in Michigan. The project will boost production for a top supplier near Detroit and marks another global step for Spanish industry.
Spain’s pharmaceutical leaders are calling for greater autonomy in medicine manufacturing. At a Madrid symposium, industry figures outlined how new idea and public policy, backed by cross-border alliances, could protect Europe from future supply shocks.
Renault is doubling down on its Spanish factories, launching a new wave of hybrid SUVs aimed at matching Toyota’s reliability. With over €600 million invested and five new models secured, Spain’s auto industry is in the spotlight.
Spain’s car industry stands at a crossroads as Chinese manufacturers move in and historic brands such as SEAT face possible extinction. The country’s factories are shifting from European to Asian control, raising questions about employment and technology, as well as Spain’s role in the global automotive race.
Thousands of small businesses have disappeared from rural Spain, leaving entire regions struggling to maintain jobs and attract new residents. The challenge goes beyond population loss: businesses also face a growing burden of bureaucracy.
France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion and may lift its holding to 9.9%. Alongside Zurich's 4.95% stake, the French group's investment would bolster Sabadell's shareholder base after BBVA's failed takeover bid.
Gonzalo Bernardos, economist and professor at the University of Barcelona, has sharply criticized the government’s proposed housing decrees. He argues they will make it harder for tenants to find homes and could push landlords to withdraw properties from the market.
Spain's state holds shares worth around €50 billion. Seven of the ten listed companies belong to the Ibex 35. The election could change Madrid's role in strategic businesses.
A warning from Gonzalo Bernardos highlights the risk of landlords pulling their properties from the rental market. If owners act, people looking for a home could face even tougher odds, revealing how fragile Spain’s housing balance has become.
Sixteen Rioja companies are presenting their produce at Fruit Attraction. Regional support covers 84,863 euros of the shared stand in Madrid.
Lucid has cut vehicle production by more than half and postponed its Spanish market debut to 2027. The company’s latest figures reveal deepening challenges as premium electric buyers in Spain turn to established German and American rivals.
Madrid sold more used cars in September than 30 other provinces put together. Sales jumped 34.6 percent, even as most of Spain saw numbers drop. Diesel cars still rule the market.
Spain’s largest unions are preparing a 24-hour general strike to protest the country’s deepening housing crisis. Tenant groups and smaller unions are backing the move, a rare show of unity that could disrupt daily life ahead of national elections.
The cost of keeping a car on the road in Spain is rising sharply. Mechanics and families are feeling the pressure as repair bills and parts prices climb, threatening the future of private car ownership.
BPCE has acquired about 7% of Banco Sabadell for an estimated 1.2 billion euros. The French group will explore cooperation in corporate and investment banking, lending, leasing and cross-border activities while keeping its stake below 9.9%.
Andalucía remains Spain’s top region for used-car sales, but September brought a steep decline. As other regions gain ground, uneven provincial results and rising demand for younger vehicles are reshaping the market.
