Economy & Business

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Man is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Madrid, where he was blocking an access road to the airport

BBVA is alleged to have hired retired police chief José Manuel Villarejo to carry out industrial espionage in order to fend off an unwanted shareholder

The plans would see the biggest rise in spending since 2010, but the weak position of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and instability in Catalonia mean they may not prosper

Nearly 50% of Madrid’s 18- to 35-year-olds cannot move out due to low pay, high property prices and the boom in holiday rentals

Industry tries to close gap with world leaders through strong offer in high-end fashion, food and hospitality

The Spanish affiliate of the telecoms giant has justified the measures due to market conditions, with more and more customers opting for “low-cost” packages

The cabin crew from the low-cost airline had planned stoppages for January 10 and 13, but after more than 14 hours of talks the two sides have come to an agreement

The 163 travelers from Extremadura had to endure the cold and darkness for hours before being rescued

The airline, which is owned by IAG, could lose its flying rights in the bloc if there is no deal

The government is working on a plan to attract people who left the country during the crisis

If the Withdrawal Agreement is not signed, the airline will lose its license to operate in Europe unless it can prove it is 51% owned and controlled by an entity in the continent

The first comprehensive plan in five years is seeking to boost Spanish investment in the continent

The money will be spent on building five F110 class frigates, purchasing 348 battle vehicles and upgrading the Eurofighter jet

Statistics show that the number of drinks establishments has been declining in the country for seven years in a row

The organization is not seeing signs of a new bubble, but wants tools in place to keep credit in check if necessary

Francisco García, who found a new mission fighting poverty in the Madrid region, has high expectations for this year’s Christmas food drive

Recipients of maternity and paternity benefits from the Spanish Social Security system will be able to reclaim the income tax withheld on these payments

Chinese President Ji Xinping is on a three-day visit to Madrid to reinforce bilateral ties

People born in the 1990s have lower wages and more temporary jobs despite being better trained

In 2017 Spain’s State Air Security Agency reviewed 15,604 claims, representing a 50% rise from 2015

Statistics suggest a new record this year in applications for a residency-by-investment program that critics say does not provide enough safeguards against money laundering

Annual study praises the recovery but says much of it is due to cyclical factors, not structural reforms

The EU thinks the Spanish economy will deviate significantly from medium-term goals, and warns about the need for new structural reforms

The government has introduced measures in a bid to prevent digital currencies from being used to launder money

Analysts now waiting to see if lenders will raise them further to offset new cost of a controversial tax