Canary Islands chief prosecutor: “No evidence immigration drives crime”
Iberia marks first anniversary of Madrid–Tokyo nonstop, plans 108 000 seats in 2026
Canary Islands audit uncovers mis-spent €2.4 m in migrant-minors centres
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Iberia launches sole nonstop between Madrid and Orlando, targeting MICE travel
Published 27 October, Europa Press confirmed Iberia’s launch of a four-weekly Madrid–Orlando route, giving Spain its first nonstop to Florida’s conference hub. The link shortens travel times for MICE and project staff and expands Iberia’s North-American network to ten cities.
easyJet adds Berlin–Seville link as A321neo basing boosts Spain connectivity
easyJet began twice-weekly Berlin–Seville flights on 27 October and stationed its first A321neo at BER, adding 26 % more seats per movement. The direct link bolsters Andalusia’s tourism recovery and offers corporates a faster, lower-cost corridor between Germany’s capital and southern Spain.
Castilla y León ups Renfe Avant subsidy to €6.4 m, easing commuter costs
Castilla y León will inject an extra €1.95 m into its Avant-pass scheme, raising the 2025 budget to €6.42 m and keeping 25 % fare discounts for high-speed commuters on routes such as Madrid-Valladolid. The move lowers assignment costs and offers companies a tax-efficient green-mobility perk.
Canary Islands awards 2025 immigration-inclusion grants to NGOs
The Canary Islands’ official gazette published provisional awards for 2025 immigration and inclusion grants, channeling about €5 m to NGO projects ranging from fast-track job training to legal aid. The funding offers co-financing opportunities for companies and expands support services for foreign workers arriving in the archipelago.
Renfe luxury tourist trains wrap 2025 season, eye premium MICE charters
Renfe said its Costa Verde Express and El Transcantábrico luxury trains will complete their 2025 season in early November, after a year in which corporate incentive charters doubled. Pending VAT reforms could make rail-cruise events even more attractive for Spanish and international firms.
Opposition Pushes to Tighten Spain’s “Arraigo” Residency Route
Spain’s conservative PP has tabled a 26 October plan to roll back the government’s May 2025 liberalisation of the arraigo residency pathway. The party wants job contracts, tougher language tests and a short “prove-your-worth” visa. Multinationals relying on arraigo to regularise staff may face longer lead-times and higher compliance costs if the proposal gains traction.
Iberia Launches First-Ever Madrid–Orlando Non-Stop, Expanding U.S.–Spain Connectivity
Iberia opened a four-times-weekly Madrid–Orlando route on 26 October 2025, strengthening Spain-US air links ahead of the busy winter convention season. The flight offers new cargo capacity and leverages Madrid hub connections, giving businesses broader options for U.S. southeast travel and trade.
Spanish Airports Add 3.5 % More Seats for Winter 2025-26 as Schedule Switches to 26 October
Effective 26 October 2025, Spain’s winter timetable expands by 3.5 %, giving corporate travellers more seat options but also tighter slot-performance discipline. Growth is strongest on long-haul Asia, Middle-East and Latin-America corridors, with Madrid and Barcelona accounting for nearly half of the added capacity.
EU Entry/Exit System Logs 300 000 Movements in First Fortnight; Spain Ramps Up Roll-out
A 26 October bulletin reports the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System has already logged 300 000 crossings. Spain will move from pilot to operational deployment in November, meaning business travellers without EU residence status should expect fingerprint and facial scans on arrival.
‘Tierra Adentro’ Fair Wraps Up in Jaén, Showcasing Sustainable Inland Tourism and MICE Venues
Jaén’s ‘Tierra Adentro’ fair, concluding 26 October, underlined Spain’s push to draw business events and remote workers to inland destinations. New sustainability funds and incentive grants could make secondary cities attractive for cost-conscious corporate off-sites.
Clocks Go Back: Spain Returns to CET on 26 October—Mind the One-Hour Shift for Sunday Flights
Spain set clocks back one hour early on 26 October, returning to CET. Travellers and remote staff must account for the time shift in flight connections, ground transfers and virtual-meeting calendars.