Spain Crowned World’s Top Destination for Digital Nomads in 2025 Rankings
Spanish Watchdog Slams Residence-Permit Process as ‘Digital Lottery’ After Appointment-Bot Scandal
ETIAS Postponed Again: Travellers to Spain Won’t Need EU Travel Permit Until 2027
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Ryanair Names Spain the Worst ATC ‘Grinch’ After 197,000 Passengers Delayed Over Christmas
On 9 January 2026 Ryanair accused Spain’s air-traffic control service of causing the highest number of festive-season delays in Europe, affecting nearly 200,000 passengers. The airline’s ‘ATC Grinch’ list renews pressure on the Spanish government and the EU to address staffing shortfalls that are disrupting business and leisure travel.
Sánchez says Spain’s pro-migration approach is a blueprint for an ageing Europe
Spain’s Prime Minister told diplomats that regulated, legal migration has fuelled most of the country’s recent growth and should become an EU model. A 2025 regulatory overhaul expanded hiring pathways while tougher policing slashed irregular arrivals by 42.6 %. For global employers, the stance signals medium-term policy stability and easier talent pipelines, although regional paperwork bottlenecks remain.
Official watchdog brands Spain’s residence-permit system a "digital lottery"
Spain’s Economic and Social Council warns that foreigners face a "digital lottery" to secure TIE appointments, with bot networks reselling slots and creating months-long backlogs. The government promises a unified online platform in 2026, but companies are advised to pad timelines and costs for new assignees.
Spain tops 2025 global rankings as best country for Digital Nomads
Fresh index results name Spain the number-one country — and Málaga, Palma and Barcelona among the top cities — for digital nomads in 2025. Competitive visa rules, fast internet and lifestyle perks drive the ranking, but higher income thresholds and longer queues require updated mobility policies.
Report finds 34 million airline passengers in Spain hit by delays or cancellations in 2025
AirHelp’s new study shows one in four flights from Spain were delayed or cancelled in 2025, leaving 34 million passengers — and €450 m in potential EU261 payouts — in limbo. The findings urge companies to build more slack and claim-management support into 2026 travel programmes.
Snow and high-wind alerts threaten travel plans across northern Spain
AEMET’s latest orange/yellow alerts for snow and high winds in northern Spain threaten road and rail links and could cascade into flight delays. Mobility teams with personnel in Navarre, Aragon or Catalonia should activate weather-contingency plans until the cold snap subsides.