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Spain tops 2026 Digital Nomad Visa Index, beating Malta and Portugal

Spain tops 2026 Digital Nomad Visa Index, beating Malta and Portugal

A new global index of remote-work programmes puts Spain in first place for 2026, citing generous tax incentives, fast fibre coverage and a residency pathway. The accolade is already boosting enquiries from US and UK applicants, but businesses must mind Spanish tax-residence and labour-law triggers when sending staff.

Apr 11, 2026
Groundforce suspends Friday strike, easing immediate baggage disruption at Alicante and 11 other Spanish airports

Groundforce suspends Friday strike, easing immediate baggage disruption at Alicante and 11 other Spanish airports

Groundforce has paused its Friday strike at 12 Spanish airports, including Alicante, to negotiate a wage deal. The move temporarily removes the risk of baggage and ramp delays, but the indefinite strike mandate still stands, so companies should keep backup travel plans for next week.

Apr 11, 2026
High-speed rail patronage drops 32 % after Adamuz crash, pressuring Spain’s corporate travel budgets

High-speed rail patronage drops 32 % after Adamuz crash, pressuring Spain’s corporate travel budgets

INE figures released 10 April reveal a one-third collapse in Spain’s high-speed rail ridership after January’s Adamuz derailment, pushing corporates toward costlier, less sustainable air alternatives. Operators are rolling out refunds and service enhancements, but mobility managers should budget for mode-shift volatility through at least Q3.

Apr 11, 2026
Direct Málaga–Madrid AVE to resume on 27 April after track upgrades

Direct Málaga–Madrid AVE to resume on 27 April after track upgrades

Spain’s infrastructure manager Adif has confirmed that the high-speed AVE between Málaga and Madrid will resume on 27 April after track works, restoring a sub-three-hour rail bridge crucial for business and remote-work commuters. Corporates should secure seats early, as pent-up demand is expected to spike first-week occupancy.

Apr 11, 2026

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