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How Spain’s Succession Tax Reforms Are Protecting Family Inheritance

There are many benefits to living in Spain, but, as with anywhere, there are pros and cons. Many people find Spain’s succession regime to be complex and costly – but the good news is that succession tax reforms in many regions have virtuall

Google Made Your Shopping More Expensive

When prices rise, we’re often told it’s down to inflation, fuel costs, or supply issues. But there’s another hidden factor that rarely gets mentioned: the cost of online advertising. And in Europe, one company has been driving those costs

Eu Civil Protection Mechanism Responds To Multiple Wildfires Across The Continent

During the past week, Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to help deal with forest fires – many of which are occurring simultaneously across Europe. Yesterday Spain activated the EU Civ

Uk-eu Agreement In Respect Of Gibraltar: Joint Statement

A joint statement from the UK, European Commission, Spain and Gibraltar following talks today (11 June) in Brussels. Full information: Full Information Press release from the HM government of Gibraltar “UK-EU Gibraltar Trade and Mobility

Tie Renewal Under The Withdrawal Agreement – Are Offices Refusing Early Renewals?

  Update – 12/07/2025 We are receiving ongoing feedback from our members regarding the refusal by many Foreigner Offices at the Comisarías (Police Stations) to process WA TIE renewals before the card’s expiry date. While a few knowledg

Council Of Ministers Sends Draft Law On Working Hours To Congress

The Spanish Government approves a reduction in the working week from 40 to 37.5 hours, the first reduction since 1983. This measure will benefit 12.5 million workers, of whom 10.5 million are full-time and 2 million are part-time. Breaking it do

Special Support For The N332 Page – Upcoming Seminars

We don’t usually post announcements of this kind, but today we feel it’s important to help. The National 332 police information group, followed by over 300,000 people on Facebook, has sadly and unfairly lost access to their page due to an AI

New Regulation Of Spain’s Foreigners Law (royal Decree 1155/2024)

Royal Decree 1155/2024: Summary of Key Updates and Structural Reform Royal Decree 1155/2024, of November 19, approves the new Regulations of Organic Law 4/2000, on the rights and freedoms of foreigners in Spain and their social integration. It i

When Ai Gets It Wrong: The Human Cost Of Algorithmic Error

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction. It has already crept into our lives, often quietly, modifying what we see online, determining which documents are accepted or rejected, and increasingly playing a role in li

How To Stay Connected With Us Outside Facebook

            Important Announcement – Please Read Dear members, Our Facebook group has grown into an incredible community of nearly 100,000 people. As a registered charity, Citizens Advice Spain is proud to offer accu
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