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Madrid has once again ranked among the 20 cities with the highest quality of life in the world, placing 18th in the latest ranking published by the Deutsche Bank Research Institute. The Spanish capital outperforms cities such as Paris, London and New York, having climbed 15 positions since 2019, although it slips two places compared with 2025. According to the report, the main challenge facing Madrid, as well as many other leading cities, is the rising cost of housing.

Foreign investment in Spain, excluding Foreign Securities Holding Entities (ETVE), totalled €30.764 billion in 2025, marking a year-on-year decline of 21.8%, according to the Foreign Investment Registry DataInvex of the State Secretariat for Trade.This is the lowest figure since 2021, when foreign d

Spain ranks among the countries with the highest life expectancy in the world. According to data compiled by Visual Capitalist using figures from the United Nations and the International Monetary Fund, it places second among the 30 largest economies, with an average life expectancy of 84 years, just behind Japan.

Banking leads Spain’s highest-paying professions in 2026, with management and specialist roles reaching €250,000 a year, according to LHH Recruitment Solutions’ Salary Guide. Digital and e‑commerce roles also offer high pay, with digital directors earning up to €180,000 plus 30% variable in multinationals, and €130,000 plus 30% variable in SMEs.

Spain has the highest share of flat dwellers in the EU. In 2024, 65.3% of its population lived in multi-family homes, compared with 34.7% in single-family houses, according to Eurostat.

Spain ranks first in the EU for young people working outside their field of study. According to Eurostat, 28.9% of under-34s are employed in roles unrelated to their qualifications – the highest share in the EU. This figure is well above the EU average of 20.4%, a gap of more than eight percentage points, highlighting a growing mismatch between education and the labour market.

The birth rate has reversed its recent decline.

Nearly one in five people in the EU is aged 65 or older, yet in most member states, public pensions are insufficient to cover living costs.A study by German research firm DataPulse compared annual pre-tax public pensions with estimated expenses for those over 65, placing Spain among the few countrie

In the second half of 2025, 16.1% of the global working-age population had used an artificial intelligence tool at least once at work, pointing to growing adoption. However, usage varies widely by country, according to a Microsoft study. The United Arab Emirates and Singapore lead globally, with usage exceeding 60%, followed by Norway, Ireland, France and Spain, which also rank among the most advanced adopters.

The number of tourists visiting Spain in the first nine months of the year increased by 3.5% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching almost 76.5 million, the highest figure in the FRONTUR series compiled by the Spanish Statistics Institute (INE).

The United Nations has released a report ranking the countries with the highest life expectancy. At the top is Monaco, with an average of 86.5 years, followed closely by San Marino (85.8) and Hong Kong (85.6).

Every year, the prestigious international travel, tourism, and lifestyle magazine Travel + Leisure publishes its ranking of the 15 most beautiful cities in the world.

Over the past decade, Spain has experienced one of the steepest rises in family living costs among European countries. Increasing prices for housing, food and utilities have placed a significant strain on household budgets, making day-to-day expenses more challenging for many families.

A global study conducted by US News & World Report, in collaboration with Wharton and WPP, has revealed which countries enjoyed the best international reputation in 2024.

Fourteen Spanish airports feature in the 2025 AirHelp Score ranking, which ranks the world’s top 250 airports based on punctuality, passenger experience and service quality.Bilbao Airport tops the national list and ranks 16th globally, making it the second-best airport in Europe.The AirHelp Score, c

If you live in Spain — or are planning a move — you’re in luck: you’re in one of the ice cream capitals of Europe.

Social Security added an average of 73,524 foreign affiliates in May, a 2.4% increase from the previous month.

The first quarter of 2025 once again recorded a new high in visitor numbers to Spain.

Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona) and Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid) have the lowest unemployment rates in Spain, with an estimated average of 5.3% for 2023.

Spain is one of the countries that attracts the most foreign direct investment.

Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid) has retained its title as the Spanish town with the highest average gross income for the fourth consecutive year, reaching €85,323 – a 6.3% increase from €80,243 the previous year. The Tax Agency's statistics on personal income tax filers in municipalities with over 1,00

For yet another year, the Tripadvisor portal presents its ranking of the best destinations worldwide for travellers eager to indulge in local culinary traditions while exploring more than just the typical tourist attractions.

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Beach holidays often revolve around finding pristine, white-sand shores. A recent study by travel agency CV Villas highlights the 30 beaches with the whitest sand globally. Notably, six Spanish beaches are featured in this ranking, including Playa de Muro in Palma de Mallorca, which ranks fourth, and Cala Pluma in Ibiza, which is sixth.

There are many reasons to visit a new city, but local cuisine is increasingly crucial. Whether it’s authentic street food, culinary innovation, Michelin stars, classic dishes, or regional specialities, these cities are renowned for their culinary excellence.