High taxation in Spain hinders households from investing their savings

High taxation in Spain hinders households from investing their savings

The higher taxation borne by investments in Spain compared to other comparable countries penalizes and hinders households from investing their savings. The effective rate borne on various products analyzed – stocks, deposits, funds… – rises to 22.3%, eight points higher than the 14.4% of the European Union, according to a report by the Institute of Economic Studies (IEE) and the Spanish Association of Financial Advisors and Planners (EFPA).

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Ferran Torres: “I have a contract with Barça, but you never know”

Ferran Torres: “I have a contract with Barça, but you never know”

Ferran Torres, author of the goal that gave Spain the second World Cup in its history, is on a promotional tour in the United States. In an interview granted to the American program Today, on the NBC network, the Spanish international avoided guaranteeing his continuity at Barcelona. “I have a contract with Barça, but in football, you never know. I just hope to make the right decision,” he replied when asked about the team he will play for next season. Asked about what his ideal club would be, Ferran responded with a phrase as brief as it was meaningful: “To be happy.” Luis Enrique’s PSG maintains its interest in the Valencian forward, although Barcelona insists that they do not consider his departure and do consider a renewal. In any case, with a contract until June 2027, Ferran has not yet started talks with the club to extend his link. Barcelona’s intention was to address the renewal once the summer market ends in September, provided there is no unexpected turn in the coming weeks. This will not be Ferran Torres’s only interview. During his tour of the United States, which will last until next Thursday, he has scheduled others with the country’s main media outlets such as CNN.

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Lamine's Barça overwhelms Valencia in a deafening Mestalla that reaches its limit

Lamine’s Barça overwhelms Valencia in a deafening Mestalla that reaches its limit

The blue and red thrashing was uncontestable. Deafening. Mestalla counted up to five. Rarely have there been more contrasting soundtracks than those played by Valencia and Barcelona. The former was a victim of fear. The latter set a leader’s pace. Of a champion licensed to dream of a third consecutive League title. Even if it’s only matchday 4. Even if the thermometer read 36 degrees. It doesn’t matter. There were five great goals. Lamine Yamal scored a double. And Fermín joined the party. And Raphinha. And Pedri. The lone leader shone at the old Mestalla, a stadium that is beginning to say goodbye to its fans in the worst possible way while waiting for the New Mestalla: more hostile than ever. Propelling from their throats boos much louder against Peter Lim and his management than against Barcelona itself. An atmosphere that terrifies its own team, a soulless group at the mercy of Barcelona.

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Powering live music with renewable energy: Endesa electrifies the Cruïlla Festival

Powering live music with renewable energy: Endesa electrifies the Cruïlla Festival

Since its beginnings in 2005 in Mataró, the Cruïlla Festival has always done things differently, a spirit that has been amplified since it moved to the Parc del Fòrum venue. The motto of the 2026 edition, “Cruïlla is home,” reflected its intention from several perspectives: welcoming an audience that feels comfortable with the social and environmental values promoted by the often-called most Barcelonan festival.

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