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In Spain 3rd July 2026

Tourist arrivals grow by 5% so far this year, spending up 7.8%

According to the Border Tourist Movements Survey (FRONTUR) released by the National Statistics Institute (INE), Spain received 10.3 million international tourists in May, up 9.5% compared to the same month in 2025. In May, the United Kingdom remained the main source market, with nearly 2.2 million tourists, a 6.1% increase compared to May 2025. It was followed by France, with 1.3 million visitors (up 11.1%), and Germany, also with 1.3…

In Europe 1st July 2026

Eurozone inflation cools more than expected, standing at 2.8% in June

Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team Inflation in the Eurozone offers some respite. In June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 2.8%, down from 3.2% in May and below expectations, according to the preliminary estimate published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU). This was driven by a moderation across all components, particularly energy. Specifically, energy prices rose by 8.7%, well below the 10.8% recorded the previous…

In the World 2nd July 2026

ECB and Fed adopt ‘dovish’ stance in Sintra

Report by Bankinter Speaking at the monetary policy panel of the Central Bank Forum in Sintra (Portugal), Christine Lagarde emphasised that “the risks are now more balanced than they were two weeks ago” when the ECB decided to raise interest rates. The threat of prices spiralling out of control is lower following the agreement between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which reduces the need for…

“We are one of Europe’s leading R&D investors: €1.45 billion last year”

Luis Maroto is the CEO of Amadeus, which has just announced the acquisition of Idemia Public Security—for €1.2 billion—to strengthen its biometrics, security, and airport management business. Maroto explains that “alongside biometrics, digital identity is transforming how travelers move throughout their journey. Today, travelers are asked to prove their identity at almost every step: flight check-in, baggage drop, security, immigration, boarding, car rentals, hotel check-in… With digital identity, a traveller…

“We need to approach negotiations with the U.S. on terms that are completely different from those currently being proposed”

“Fifteen years ago, the European economy was larger than that of the U.S. Today, the U.S. economy is one and a half times that of Europe”

Irene Hernández, coordinating advisor of Ence, and advisor of Elecnor and Saint Croix explains that “In Spain and in the European Union, there are times when we are regulating too much and putting brakes on economic growth… fifteen years ago, the European economy was larger than that of the U.S. Today, the U.S. economy is one and a half times that of Europe. We are not in a position to…

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