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Spain's proposed 100 percent tax on non-EU property buyers raises concerns

Since The Local Spain reported the Spanish government’s intention to impose a 100 percent tax on property purchases by non-EU non-residents, questions have arisen regarding the specifics of this tax. This draft bill, introduced by the Socialist government of Pedro Sánchez, aims to address......

Israel denies entry for Arab ministers to meet Palestinian president

Israel has firmly rejected a request from foreign ministers of five Arab nations to visit Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, located in the occupied West Bank. This denial reflects Israel's ongoing control over all access to the territory, including its borders and airspace. An Israeli......

Reforming Morocco’s universities: A national imperative

Morocco’s university system is in crisis. As the number of graduates rises each year, so does the number of unemployed among them. The paradox is hard to miss: the more degrees our universities award, the more disconnected they seem from the country’s real needs. Should we really be surprised,......

Spain braces for significant rent increases as contracts expire

Rental contracts signed in Spain during 2020 are set for renewal this year, raising concerns over substantial price hikes for hundreds of thousands of tenants. The phenomenon, dubbed the ‘great rent hike’ by the Spanish press, reflects the tumultuous shifts in the rental market over recent......

Is Spain's property market on the brink of a bubble?

The Bank of Spain recently issued a cautionary note, indicating that signs of a property bubble may be emerging in the country. As house prices soar to historic levels, the question arises: is Spain witnessing a real estate bubble, and if so, could it burst within the next year? A property bubble is......

Spain's proposed 100% tax on foreign property buyers sparks legal concerns

Following Spain's announcement of a proposed 100 percent tax on property purchases by non-EU non-residents, legal and real estate experts are raising significant concerns regarding its viability and legality. The initiative, spearheaded by the Socialist-led government, aims to curb foreign speculation......

Over 10,000 dead in two years of attacks in northern and central Nigeria

An investigation by Amnesty International reveals that more than 10,000 people have lost their lives over the past two years due to violent attacks by jihadist groups and criminal gangs across several states in northern and central Nigeria. Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International’s director in Nigeria,......

Spain proposes hefty tax on foreign property buyers

Since the local Spain broke the news that the Spanish government has lodged a draft bill to charge non-EU, non-resident home buyers a 100 percent tax, there have been doubts about how much this tax would truly amount to. The Socialist government of Pedro Sánchez last week presented a draft law......

Controversial Gaza aid group leader resigns amid humanitarian concerns

The head of a controversial aid group supported by the United States and Israel has resigned, stating that the organization cannot adhere to essential humanitarian principles while operating in Gaza. Jake Wood, a U.S. military veteran and former executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation,......