New BOE decree: Rent increase in Spain limited to 2 % by 2027
New BOE decree: rent increases in Spain limited to 2 % until 2027 New BOE decree limits rent increases in Spain to 2 % until 2027. Automatic contract renewal - effects for residents on the Costa Blanca. The Spanish government is once again intervening in the rental market - with direct consequences for residents on the Costa Blanca. A law passed on 21 [...]
Value-added tax on energy in Spain to be reduced
VAT on energy in Spain to fall The VAT on electricity, gas and fuel in Spain is to fall to 10 %. What the measures mean for the Costa Blanca and energy prices. Update (21 March): The announced measures are now officially in force. With today's publication in the Spanish Official Gazette (BOE), the reduction in VAT on electricity, [...]
USA-Spain - Trump threatens with trade ban
USA-Spain - Trump threatens trade ban Trump threatens Spain with a trade ban. Figures on exports, LNG, olive oil and possible consequences for the economy and companies on the Costa Blanca. The words from Washington were unusually clear. Donald Trump publicly held out the prospect of ending trade relations with Spain completely. Spain is „not a good partner“, declared the [...]
Spain - Serious train accident: 39 dead after derailment near Córdoba
Spain - Serious train accident: 39 dead after derailment near Córdoba Following the derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz near Córdoba, 39 people have died and more than 150 were injured. Investigations are underway. Following the serious railway accident on the Spanish mainland, the death toll has risen to 39. The derailment of two high-speed trains near the [...]
Mazón resigns - Valencia faces a new political start in 2025
Mazón resigns - Valencia faces a new political start in 2025 Following the resignation of Carlos Mazón, the Comunidad Valenciana is in a transitional phase. The region is characterised by disputes over succession, crisis management and possible new elections. One year after the DANA disaster, the Comunidad Valenciana is once again in the spotlight - this time politically. The resignation of regional president Carlos Mazón marks the end [...]
Blackout in Spain - the situation is normalising on the Costa Blanca
Blackout in Spain - the situation is returning to normal on the Costa Blanca Blackout Spain April 2025 After the power outage on the Costa Blanca: stay calm, be well prepared On Monday, 28 April 2025, large parts of Spain, Portugal and southern France experienced one of the most massive power outages in recent years. Cities on the Costa Blanca were also [...]
Marina Baixa benefits from the rain, but needs prospects
Marina Baixa benefits from the rain, but needs prospects Between breathing a sigh of relief and waiting. With a filling level of over 50%, the region is in a better position than in 2024 - structural problems remain The recent rainfall has eased the situation, but fundamental infrastructure problems persist. Despite higher reservoir levels, the region is waiting in vain for crucial investments, although the rainfall of [...]
Language choice in Alicante - majority decides
Language choice in Alicante - majority of families opt for Spanish in the classroom Regional differences in Valencia: parent survey reveals controversial results. In the province of Alicante, the majority of families opted for Spanish as the language of instruction. Six out of ten parents favoured Castilian, which corresponds to 65.89% of the votes cast (83,569 votes). In contrast, 34.11% voted [...]
New immigration law from May 2025 - What the reform on the Costa Blanca means
New immigration law from May 2025 - What the reform means on the Costa Blanca Less bureaucracy, more legal certainty - Spain opens doors for foreign skilled workers. On 20 May 2025, the reformed Spanish immigration law, the new „Aliens Act“, will come into force. The changes are aimed at simplifying bureaucratic processes and facilitating the [...]
Valencia Fitur 2025 - New tourism guide and strategic visions
Valencia Fitur 2025 - New tourism guide and strategic perspectives The Fitur 2025 international tourism fair in Madrid has begun and the Region of Valencia is using the stage to present its strategic vision and perspectives for the coming years. With an expanded main stand and the participation of over 300 companies, the region is presenting itself as a strong player in the [...]