09 oct.

From Panama to Puerto Banús: How the rich use offshore companies to buy homes in Spain

The massive leak of documents known as the Pandora Papers shows the key role of tax havens for the wealthy when making property transactions in areas such as the Costa del Sol or MadridTwo enormous palm trees welcome visitors to Villa Hermes, a mansion on a 3,000 square-meter plot of land built in 1981 in the Nueva Andalucía residential area, just north of Marbella’s upscale Puerto Banús. In this district, in the south of Spain, anonymity and luxury go [...]

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07 oct.

Comment construire légalement, un puits d’eau chez vous

Construire un puits sur une ferme, un terrain ou une maison est une option intéressante pour économiser sur la facture d’eau. Cela a surtout du sens dans les propriétés où cette ressource est nécessaire en abondance, comme pour une piscine ou où il est difficile de s’approvisionner. Construire son puits...mode d'emploi : Puis-je faire un puits chez moi ? Pour savoir si un puits peut être construit dans une maison, il faut d’abord voir la réglementation en vigueur. Dans ce cas, [...]

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06 oct.

New traffic law approved in Spain will see stiffer penalties for using cellphones while driving

The legislation, which is likely to come into force in a couple of months’ time, will also make helmets obligatory for scooter ridersSpain’s lower house of parliament approved on Thursday the new Traffic, Circulation and Road Safety law, which includes the docking of six points from motorists’ driving licenses – compared to the current three – for anyone who is caught “holding cellphone devices while driving.” The final text that was passed by lawmakers in the Congress of Deputies [...]

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02 oct.

Experts say worst of the pandemic is over in Spain, but warn coronavirus is here to stay

With vaccine coverage at nearly 80% among the population, and a marked fall in hospitalizations, specialists and administrations alike are ruling out any major waves of Covid-19 in the future.Spain will not have to wait for herd immunity before it can leave the coronavirus pandemic behind. With four out of every five citizens fully vaccinated, and a coverage level of 95% among the vulnerable population, the country is entering a new stage in which learning to live with the [...]

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29 sept.

Vers une levée totale des restrictions sanitaires

Avec 90 % de vaccinés, la région de Valencia est sur le point de retrouver sa situation d’avant Covid où tout était permis ! Danser jusqu’à l’aube, remplir une salle de restaurants sans compter le nombre de convives ou même s’agglutiner dans des commerces pour refaire sa garde-robe….La commission inter-territoriale du Consell de la Comunidad Valenciana a de nouveau assoupli lundi les restrictions encore en vigueur pour les commerces, le monde de la culture (cinémas, théâtres, musées, bibliothèques, auditoriums) [...]

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25 sept.

La Copa América de Vela apunta de nuevo a Valencia

El equipo de Nueva Zelanda, defensor del título, llega a España en los próximos días para negociar con el Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez si España se convierte en sede de la mayor competición de vela en 2024. El escollo es quién costea los 30 millones de canon y los 40 de organizaciónLa Copa América de Vela puede volver a aguas españolas en 2024, en concreto, a las de Valencia. El Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez va a tener sobre la mesa la posibilidad de [...]

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25 sept.

Highest coronavirus infection rate is now among children, but figures in Spain are falling for all ages

Experts consulted believe this is most likely due to this age group being the only one that is unvaccinated. Pfizer has this week announced good results from its vaccine trials for five- to 12-year-olds With the start of the new school year, the current protocol states that any child with respiratory symptoms is tested for the coronavirus. “We could be diagnosing a lot of Covid cases because we are actively seeking them,” he adds. “I would not blame schools for [...]

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24 sept.

Ouverture de notre agence MADRID EXPAT SERVICES

Après Valencia, Barcelone et Javea-Denia, l’entreprise de relocation implantée en Espagne depuis près de 5 ans, ouvre son antenne dans la capitale Espagnole…C’est une française aussi, qui prend la tête de cette structure pour assurer un service de conseils et d’aide aux étrangers qui s’installent à Madrid où qui y vivent déjà…. Marine Vanhagendoren vit depuis plusieurs années dans la capitale et a décidé de mettre son experience et savoir faire, au service des expats…Qu’ils soient futurs residents à [...]

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24 sept.

Llit del Turia : un nuevo restaurante dentro del río de Valencia

La capital suma un nuevo local para su oferta gastronómica con sus puertas abiertas toda la semana y menú diarioValencia es lugar de bares, terrazas y restaurantes. La oferta gastronómica es amplia. En todos los barrios hay un buen número de negocios de referencia para cada momento del día. En el cap i casal se puede desayunar en el centro, almorzar en la zona de Juan Llorens, comer una paella en el paseo marítimo, dar paso al afterwork en [...]

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24 sept.

Highest coronavirus infection rate is now among children, but figures in Spain are falling for all ages

Experts consulted believe this is most likely due to this age group being the only one that is unvaccinated. Pfizer has this week announced good results from its vaccine trials for five- to 12-year-oldsWith the start of the new school year, the current protocol states that any child with respiratory symptoms is tested for the coronavirus. “We could be diagnosing a lot of Covid cases because we are actively seeking them,” he adds. “I would not blame schools for [...]

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