This week we chat about how economies in Spain's regions is starting to bounce back; new company registrations are up, what could the reasons be?; and Spain's pet fever - people are buying more pets than ever.

This week we chat about how economies in Spain's regions is starting to bounce back; new company registrations are up, what could the reasons be?; and Spain's pet fever - people are buying more pets than ever.

This week in Spain 28

This week we chat about the ever-increasing price of energy and what the government plans to do about it; new car sales in Spain still not improving; and without Lionel Messi, what's La Liga going to look like this year?

This week we chat about the ever-increasing price of energy and what the government plans to do about it; new car sales in Spain still not improving; and without Lionel Messi, what's La Liga going to look like this year?

This week in Spain 27

This week we chat about Deliveroo in Spain and their plan to abandon the country in wake of the new rider law; the new digital DNI and the country's move towards digitalisation; and the Bank of Spain warns parts of the population may have difficulties to access cash as banks and ATMs disappear in rural Spain. 

This week we chat about Deliveroo in Spain and their plan to abandon the country in wake of the new rider law; the new digital DNI and the country's move towards digitalisation; and the Bank of Spain warns parts of the population may have difficulties to access cash as banks and ATMs disappear in rural Spain.

This week in Spain 26

This week we chat about Spain's massive public service job offer; two Spanish companies that are looking to expand in international markets - bus company Alsa and supermarket chain Coviran; and Madrid's Pasaje de la Luz and its recent classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

This week we chat about Spain's massive public service job offer; two Spanish companies that are looking to expand in international markets - bus company Alsa and supermarket chain Coviran; and Madrid's Pasaje de la Luz and its recent classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This week in Spain 25

This week we chat about keeping cash at home in Spain and if it is a good idea or not; the telecom sector's promise not to call at certain times of the day; a new bank merger in Spain between former savings banks; and PM Sanchez's trip to the United States. 

This week we chat about keeping cash at home in Spain and if it is a good idea or not; the telecom sector's promise not to call at certain times of the day; a new bank merger in Spain between former savings banks; and PM Sanchez's trip to the United States.

This week in Spain episode 24

This week we chat about 5g networks in Spain and companies are getting in on the act; limit changes when it comes to investing in hedge funds in Spain; and the cheapest and most expensive cities in Spain to spend a week on holidays. 

This week we chat about 5g networks in Spain and companies are getting in on the act; limit changes when it comes to investing in hedge funds in Spain; and the cheapest and most expensive cities in Spain to spend a week on holidays.

This week in Spain 23

This week we chat about teleworking in Spain and if it will continue when the pandemic subsides or whether it is here to stay; the reasons why international investors are buying luxury hotels in Barcelona;  Spain is moving towards a greener economy and there is a lot of planned investment in gigafactories.

This week we chat about teleworking in Spain and if it will continue when the pandemic subsides or whether it is here to stay; the reasons why international investors are buying luxury hotels in Barcelona;  Spain is moving towards a greener economy and there is a lot of planned investment in gigafactories.

This week in Spain episode 22

This week we chat about the government's plan to get streaming services like Netflix to finance state broadcaster RTVE; the peseta and how last Wednesday was last day to exchange your pesetas for euros; and Repsol's new list of some of the best places to eat and drink in Spain

This week we chat about the government's plan to get streaming services like Netflix to finance state broadcaster RTVE; the peseta and how last Wednesday was last day to exchange your pesetas for euros; and Repsol's new list of some of the best places to eat and drink in Spain

This week in Spain episode 21

This we talk about Spain's tax agency the Agencia Tributaria and its crackdown on tax fraud; Spain's pension reforms and how they are progressing; and one of the biggest problems here - low salaries. 

This we talk about Spain's tax agency the Agencia Tributaria and its crackdown on tax fraud; Spain's pension reforms and how they are progressing; and one of the biggest problems here - low salaries.

This week in Spain episode 20

This week we chat about Spain's record amount of debt and whether or not the government has a plan to lower it; the recovery of Madrid's luxury hotel sector with 13 establishments recently reopening; and buying refurbished vs new, ready-to-live-in apartments in Spain.

This week we chat about Spain's record amount of debt and whether or not the government has a plan to lower it; the recovery of Madrid's luxury hotel sector with 13 establishments recently reopening; and buying refurbished vs new, ready-to-live-in apartments in Spain.

This week in Spain episode 19

Taking a look at what's happening in Spain news-wise

This week we chat about the problems with youth unemployment and temporary work contracts in Spain and the Spanish government's plans to spend billions of euros to fix them; and the King's inspiring speech on Spain's plan to modernise the economy. 

This week we chat about the problems with youth unemployment and temporary work contracts in Spain and the Spanish government's plans to spend billions of euros to fix them; and the King's inspiring speech on Spain's plan to modernise the economy.

This week in Spain episode 18

This week we chat about Spain's record monthly drop in unemployment; the ups and downs of Spain's main stock market index the IBEX 35; and some of the most attractive places to visit in Spain in a motorhome. 

This week we chat about Spain's record monthly drop in unemployment; the ups and downs of Spain's main stock market index the IBEX 35; and some of the most attractive places to visit in Spain in a motorhome.

This week in Spain episode 17

This week we talk about how Spain's economy is starting to show signs of a recovery, Spain's government and its plan to crack down on tax fraud, and changes to the ITV or MOT system for car owners in Spain. 

This week we talk about how Spain's economy is starting to show signs of a recovery, Spain's government and its plan to crack down on tax fraud, and changes to the ITV or MOT system for car owners in Spain.

This week in Spain episode 16

This week we talk about whether people will or won't travel to 'amber' list countries after Boris Johnson advised against it; more Spanish companies have announced they will lay off workers this year; and what's behind the recovery of the restaurant sector in Spain. 

This week we talk about whether people will or won't travel to 'amber' list countries after Boris Johnson advised against it; more Spanish companies have announced they will lay off workers this year; and what's behind the recovery of the restaurant sector in Spain.

This week in Spain episode 15

This week we talk about the new 'riders' law that is going to change the way people work with delivery companies like Uber Eats and Deliveroo, changes to the 'autonomo' or self-employed system in Spain, and we debate the question - why are local bakeries disappearing around Spain? 

This week we talk about the new 'riders' law that is going to change the way people work with delivery companies like Uber Eats and Deliveroo, changes to the 'autonomo' or self-employed system in Spain, and we debate the question - why are local bakeries disappearing around Spain?

This week in Spain episode 14

This week we talk about the Madrid elections, Spain's looming tax increases, new electricity tariffs, and what we think summer will look like in Spain in 2021. 

This week we talk about the Madrid elections, Spain's looming tax increases, new electricity tariffs, and what we think summer will look like in Spain in 2021.

This week in Spain episode 13

This week we discuss the topic of youth unemployment and the difficult future many young people face in Spain, Santander Bank's new youth mortgages, Telefonica's rebranding, and the payment system Bizum and the way it is changing the way people use money in Spain. 

This week we discuss the topic of youth unemployment and the difficult future many young people face in Spain, Santander Bank's new youth mortgages, Telefonica's rebranding, and the payment system Bizum and the way it is changing the way people use money in Spain.

This week in Spain episode 12

This week we chat about the tense atmosphere during the Madrid election debate, Spain's new traffic rules and speed limits, the future of banking in Spain, and the rise and fall of the European Super League

This week we chat about the tense atmosphere during the Madrid election debate, Spain's new traffic rules and speed limits, the future of banking in Spain, and the rise and fall of the European Super League

This week in Spain episode 11

This week we talk about Spain's ambitious plans for €50b of EU recovery funds, one of Spain's big bank's position on crypto currencies, and a new low-cost train operator enters the market to challenge RENFE on some key routes. 

This week we talk about Spain's ambitious plans for €50b of EU recovery funds, one of Spain's big bank's position on crypto currencies, and a new low-cost train operator enters the market to challenge RENFE on some key routes.

This week in Spain episode 10

This week we talk about taxes in Spain (considering it's income tax time), what might happen when the State of Alarm comes to an end in May (will we be able to travel again?)-, and Spain's new and used car market and its current ups and downs.

This week we talk about taxes in Spain (considering it's income tax time), what might happen when the State of Alarm comes to an end in May (will we be able to travel again?)-, and Spain's new and used car market and its current ups and downs.

This week in Spain episode 9

This podcast is packed with information for anyone interested in living in Spain or audience members that just simply have a love for the country. 

I love listening to this podcast and I’m hoping for more frequent episodes in the future!

Love this podcast!

This week in Spain

In this podcast about living in Spain we talk about local town parties, the 'botellón' (street drinking) problem and the subsequent rubbish issues, Spain's troubled job market, and the possible end to the coffee and 'smoko' break in Spanish companies. 

In this podcast about living in Spain we talk about local town parties, the 'botellón' (street drinking) problem and the subsequent rubbish issues, Spain's troubled job market, and the possible end to the coffee and 'smoko' break in Spanish companies.

Episode 24

Podcast version of the interview with Will in Barcelona. 

Podcast version of the interview with Will in Barcelona.

Spain interview - Will in Barcelona

This week in our podcast about life in Spain we talk about the fact that summers in Spain are getting hotter and what we do to beat the heat, Spain's black economy, the cost of living in Barcelona, and finding your home comforts in Spain. 

This week in our podcast about life in Spain we talk about the fact that summers in Spain are getting hotter and what we do to beat the heat, Spain's black economy, the cost of living in Barcelona, and finding your home comforts in Spain.

Episode 22

In our fourth podcast about life in Spain we chat about Spain's recent extreme weather conditions, if we consider ourselves ex-pats or immigrants, the use of residency cards (NIE) in Spain, the standard of living in Spain, and if everything in Spain is better than in the UK.

Spain Speaks Podcast Episode 4

In this week's Living in Spain podcast we chat about why we don't have dual citizenship, Jon talks about his time living in Mallorca, our favourite places to visit in Spain, if Spain has a problems with squatters, and why so many Spaniards want to join the public service. 

In this week's Living in Spain podcast we chat about why we don't have dual citizenship, Jon talks about his time living in Mallorca, our favourite places to visit in Spain, if Spain has a problems with squatters, and why so many Spaniards want to join the public service.

Episode 14

In our third podcast about life in Spain we respond to more of your questions and talk about the cost of living in Spain, problems learning Spanish, Spain may or may not be the place for you, our experiences buying property in Spain, and our experiences renting property in Spain.

Spain Speaks Podcast Episode 3

The podcast is back after a short break and we get back to business by talking about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the centre and the outskirts of cities in Spain, local town fairs in Spain, and the difficulties of raising bilingual children here in Spain. 

The podcast is back after a short break and we get back to business by talking about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the centre and the outskirts of cities in Spain, local town fairs in Spain, and the difficulties of raising bilingual children here in Spain.

Episode 23

In today's living in Spain podcast we chat about the qualifications you need to teach English in Spain, the bureaucratic backlog that is causing delays to getting a NIE, what type of money you can live comfortably on in Madrid, and tips for choosing a neighbourhood in Madrid. 

In today's living in Spain podcast we chat about the qualifications you need to teach English in Spain, the bureaucratic backlog that is causing delays to getting a NIE, what type of money you can live comfortably on in Madrid, and tips for choosing a neighbourhood in Madrid.

Episode 19

Living in Spain podcast number 12 and we chat about the 'farce' that is Brexit, Spain's recent military service history, the nightmare that is ADT postales if you want to import from outside the EU, and if you can use dash cams in Spain. 

Living in Spain podcast number 12 and we chat about the 'farce' that is Brexit, Spain's recent military service history, the nightmare that is ADT postales if you want to import from outside the EU, and if you can use dash cams in Spain.

Episode 12

In our sixth podcast about life in Spain we talk about Spanish youth and why they are late leaving the family nest, education in Spain, if Spaniards are happier than Aussies and vice versa, and we discuss some of the reasons Spain will have the highest life expectancy by 2040.

Episode 6

Today's Living in Spain podcast is number 13 in the series and we chat about the massive taxi strikes here in Madrid and Barcelona, our road rage experiences in Spain, how we adapted to moving away from our home countries, and we talk about ex-pat communities in cities like Madrid. 

Today's Living in Spain podcast is number 13 in the series and we chat about the massive taxi strikes here in Madrid and Barcelona, our road rage experiences in Spain, how we adapted to moving away from our home countries, and we talk about ex-pat communities in cities like Madrid.

Episode 13

In our fifth podcast about life in Spain we discuss if it's OK to criticise your adopted country, what Spain's main industries are should you need to find a job, if Spain's future is bleak, HSBC's expat survey that found that Spain has terrible salaries but great quality of life , and I ask Jon if he is prepared for Brexit according to a recent checklist published in El País.

Episode 5

In this week's podcast we talk about changes to Spain's property rental law, more taboo topics that you should try to avoid when talking to a Spaniard, and what are the best schools in Spain. 

In this week's podcast we talk about changes to Spain's property rental law, more taboo topics that you should try to avoid when talking to a Spaniard, and what are the best schools in Spain.

Episode 18 

In this living in Spain podcast special I talk to Alex Searle, who last year moved with his family to Valencia city in Spain from South Africa. We talk about why they chose to move to Spain, why they chose Valencia, how long it took him and the family to adapt to life in Spain, his work-life balance, dealing with Spanish bureaucracy and other aspects of their new life in this country. 

In this living in Spain podcast special I talk to Alex Searle, who last year moved with his family to Valencia city in Spain from South Africa. We talk about why they chose to move to Spain, why they chose Valencia, how long it took him and the family to adapt to life in Spain, his work-life balance, dealing with Spanish bureaucracy and other aspects of their new life in this country.

Podcast special - Living in Valencia, Spain

This week in our podcast about life in Spain we talk about the growing problem of housing scams in Spain in both the rental and buyers markets, what are our favourite types of Spanish foods, and what it's like finding and dealing with tradespeople in Spain. 

This week in our podcast about life in Spain we talk about the growing problem of housing scams in Spain in both the rental and buyers markets, what are our favourite types of Spanish foods, and what it's like finding and dealing with tradespeople in Spain.

Episode 20

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