One year after Spain scrapped the Golden Visa, housing costs continue to soar
Spain activates EU Entry/Exit System, ending passport stamps for non-EU travellers
Spanish airports call for emergency flexibility after first-day EES queues hit three hours
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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.
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.
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.
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.