Spotlight On Spain: Madrid
Expat Tips
Published: 25 January 2023 15:41 CET
Updated: 28 October 2025 16:41 CET
Madrid is Spain’s capital city and a popular destination for both tourists and those looking to settle in the country. The city is the largest in Spain with a history that goes way back to the 9th Century when it was home to the Moors who named the city ‘Mayrit’. In the 12th century,...
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Which Regions In Spain Will Charge A Tourist Tax In 2023?
Expat Tips
Published: 23 January 2023 19:36 CET
Updated: 29 April 2025 19:36 CET
Many regions in Spain charge a tourist tax, also known as an "eco-tax" or "city tax." There are a number of cities and regions in Spain which have...
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Launch Of EU Border Entry System Postponed Until End Of 2023
Spain News
Published: 19 January 2023 11:28 CET
Updated: 08 May 2025 11:28 CET
The European Union has announced that its Entry-Exit System (EES) has once again been delayed. Countries from within the Schengen Area will tighten...
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Spain’s Motorway Tolls To Increase By A Maximum Of 4% In 2023
Spain News
Published: 18 January 2023 16:42 CET
A four percent increase in toll road charges has been approved by the Spanish government. Although this is another price increase in what are...
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Spain Welcomed 80 Million Air Passengers In 2022
Spain News
Published: 18 January 2023 16:17 CET
New data shows that Spain received 80 million air passengers during 2022, a recovery of 85 percent of its pre-Covid numbers. These latest figures...
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