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2026 Social Security Freeze: What It Means for Spain’s Autónomos Spain News Published: 09 January 2026 08:23 CET Updated: 09 January 2026 09:23 CET

Spain has started 2026 by confirming that social security contributions for self-employed workers will stay at the same levels as in 2025. For freelancers and small business owners, this removes the immediate threat of higher monthly quotas and gives a rare dose of cost stability for the year ahead.

Holding Gold and Silver in Spain: Tax, Reporting and Wealth Planning for Expats Expat Tips Published: 07 January 2026 09:31 CET Updated: 07 January 2026 10:31 CET

More expats in Spain are adding physical gold and silver to their portfolios as a hedge against inflation, currency swings and market shocks. Before...

Public Healthcare Entitlement and Online Applications in Spain: CAB Spain’s January 2026 Update Spain News Published: 07 January 2026 08:22 CET Updated: 07 January 2026 09:22 CET

Citizens Advice Bureau Spain has opened 2026 with two important pieces of guidance that affect how foreign residents access public healthcare....

Storm Francis: severe flooding and evacuations in Malaga province Spain News Published: 05 January 2026 10:47 CET Updated: 05 January 2026 11:47 CET

Storm Francis has brought extreme rainfall to Malaga province, forcing dozens of residents to leave their homes and prompting authorities to activate...

How Spain’s New €60 Travel Pass Changes Getting Around in 2026 Spain News Published: 05 January 2026 10:24 CET Updated: 05 January 2026 11:24 CET

From January 2026, Spain is introducing a nationwide public transport pass that allows unlimited train and bus travel for a fixed monthly price. This...