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Spain’s economy outperforms European peers with strong growth in 2025

Spain’s economy recorded robust growth in 2025, clearly outperforming many of its European counterparts, according to preliminary figures released by the National Statistics Institute. The data indicate that economic activity accelerated toward the end of the year, resulting in an estimated annual......

Spanish unemployment rises in third quarter as services sector slows

Spain’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 10.45 percent in the third quarter of 2025 as the dynamic services sector, heavily reliant on seasonal tourism and hospitality, shed jobs following the summer season. According to the National Statistics Institute, this figure represents a modest......

Spain's Population Hits Record High Driven by Immigration

Spain’s population has reached an unprecedented 49.3 million, fueled by a steady influx of immigrants that is helping offset the country’s low birth rates and boosting its economic growth. Record population growth driven by migration As of July 1, 2025, Spain’s population increased......

Vox proposes mass deportations and citizenship audits in Spain

Far-right Spanish political party Vox has unveiled a controversial proposal to deport all previously undocumented migrants and audit the citizenship status of naturalized foreigners. The policy, part of its updated housing and economic programme, has drawn comparisons to measures enacted under former......

Spain breaks new record with 35 million tourists in five months

Spain has set a new tourism record by welcoming 35 million international visitors in the first five months of 2025, marking a 5.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the National Statistics Institute. International tourism revenue reached €46.59 billion,......

Spain’s shifting trends: sologamy and the Balearic driving examiner crisis

The rise of sologamy in Spain A peculiar trend is gaining traction in Spain: sologamy, or marrying oneself. The latest example comes from Stephane Soriano, a politician from Benaguasil, near Valencia, who made headlines for hosting a lavish ceremony to marry himself. With friends and family in attendance,......

Mohamed tops Ceuta surname rankings in Spanish enclave

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta has witnessed a striking demographic milestone, with Mohamed emerging as the most prevalent surname among its residents, according to 2024 data from Spain's National Statistics Institute. Overwhelming presence of Arabic surnames The statistical analysis reveals that......

Spain sets new record in international tourism growth

Spain has reached a historic milestone in international tourism, welcoming 25.6 million foreign visitors during the first four months of the year. This figure marks a 7.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). Revenue from international tourism......

Spain records unprecedented tourism surge in early 2025

Spain has achieved remarkable tourism milestones in the first quarter of 2025, welcoming over 17 million international visitors who collectively spent more than €23 billion. This surge marks a significant 5.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year, setting a new record for the country. Between......