Spain kicks off 2026 minimum-wage talks — rise to €1,221 could lift digital-nomad visa threshold
Only 30 % of unaccompanied minors reaching Canary Islands were relocated to mainland Spain in 2025
Navarra scales back subsidised air links — new tender will fund just two routes from Pamplona
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Spain Posts Record 3.12 Million Foreign Workers as Talent Shortages Persist
New government data show Spain registered 3.12 million foreign workers in 2025, a 7.2 % year-on-year jump that lifts the foreign share of the workforce to a record 14.1 %. Growth is strongest in high-skill sectors, reflecting policy shifts that favour entrepreneurial and knowledge-based migrants. The figures reassure employers that Spain will keep work-permit channels open while intensifying talent-attraction efforts.
Aena Airports Handle Record 385 Million Passengers in 2025, Boosting Spain’s Travel Capacity
New traffic data from Aena confirm that Spain’s airports handled a record 321.6 million passengers in 2025, strengthening connectivity for business travellers and expatriates. Planned capacity upgrades and additional e-gates will support the roll-out of the EU Entry/Exit System later this year, although potential labour disputes could still disrupt peak travel periods.
Treaty Advances Clear Path to Dismantle Gibraltar–Spain Land Border in Early 2026
Spanish press reports on 22 January say preparatory work has begun to remove the Gibraltar–Spain fence in early 2026, following last year’s draft treaty that would place Gibraltar in the EU customs area and Schengen travel space. The change promises to eliminate daily queues for 15,000 cross-border workers, but will require companies to update Schengen-stay tracking and tax planning.