Legal Text of Post-Brexit Gibraltar Treaty Published, Handing Spain Schengen Control at the Rock’s Port and Airport
Spain Increases Digital Nomad Visa Income Requirement to €2,849 per Month
Balearic Airports to Create Dedicated Brit-Only Border Zones Ahead of EU Entry/Exit System
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Storm Diverts Flights Across Canary Islands, Airlines Urge Passengers to Re-check Itineraries
Thunderstorms over the Canary Islands on 26 February caused several flight diversions and operational delays. Travellers are advised to verify flight status, and mobility teams should brace for cascading schedule changes, especially for connections onward to mainland Spain or Africa.
Spain’s Supreme Court Abolishes Six-Month Absence Rule for Temporary Residents
Spain’s Supreme Court has annulled the rule that caused temporary-residence permits to be cancelled after six months’ absence abroad. The clause’s removal gives remote workers, frequent business travellers and other expats far greater flexibility while safeguarding compliance for employers. Companies should update mobility policies immediately.
Official Data Show Spain Expels Less Than 7 % of Irregular Arrivals
Interior-ministry figures show Spain has expelled fewer than 7 % of people who arrived irregularly since 2019. Logistical, legal and diplomatic constraints mean removals remain low, signalling that businesses relying on foreign talent are unlikely to face a sudden enforcement surge but should monitor the political debate ahead of the 2026 election.
Barcelona-El Prat Secures €1 Billion for First Phase of Long-Awaited Expansion
Airport operator Aena will invest just over €1 billion during 2027-31 to begin Barcelona-El Prat’s €3.2 billion expansion, refurbishing terminals and laying environmental groundwork for runway and satellite-terminal construction. The plan raises long-term capacity to 80 million passengers, promising better global connectivity for Catalonia’s business community.
Seville Airport to Receive €235 Million Upgrade Under DORA III
Aena’s DORA III proposal allocates €235 million to Seville Airport between 2027 and 2031, funding security-area expansion, new boarding bridges, energy-efficiency projects and passenger-experience upgrades. The works will ease capacity crunches and support Andalusia’s growing business-travel demand.