"SOHA decides against creating its own political party", Sur in English, 09 | 01 | 2015 - Noticia

After failing to see their expectations fulfilled with regard to the legalisation of approximately 50,000 properties in the province, groups like SOHA (Save Our Homes Axarquía) are planning their strategies for the municipal elections on 24 May. ... The electoral strategy of SOHA is now to aim to put its members on the council lists of electoral candidates of the main political parties, the ruling PP and the PSOE or to join a relatively new party, Ciudadanos...

 

"Winter fuel aid axed", Costa Almeria News, 08 | 01 | 2015 - Noticia

...in a UK publication on Tuesday, Work and Pensions Secretary ... was quoted as saying: "It's absurd and offensive that taxpayers are funding these payments for people who have retired to the Mediterranean and enjoy warmer weather."

 

"UK axes pensioners' winter fuel aid", Costa del Sol News, 08 | 01 | 2015 - Noticia

Expats in Spain will no longer be entitled to receive winter fuel payments, as the UK Parliament passed an amendment excluding this country from the scheme on December 15.

 

"Spain is referred to the European Court of Justice for “discriminatory” taxes", Money Market, 04 | 01 | 2015 - Noticia

In addition, The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the Spanish authorities cannot charge different rates of inheritance tax for residents and non-residents. ... Non-residents may be owners of holiday homes in Spain or expats who split their time between Spain and the UK.

 

"Ciudades para la tercera edad", El País, 04 | 01 | 2015 - Reportaje

...desde hace unos años, se comenzó a extender en España la experiencia de Florida (EEUU) y de algunos países del norte de Europa, de crear edificios, urbanizaciones y, a veces, verdaderas ciudades, para uso exclusivo de la tercera edad.

 

"The world's best retirement havens in 2015", The Huffington Post, 02 | 01 | 2015 - Noticia/resumen del informe (elaborado por InternationalLiving.com)

...retiring abroad has never been more attractive. But finding the right location among the myriad options available can be daunting. That's what International Living's Annual Global Retirement Index does. ... For those seeking sun and affordable living in Europe, Spain remains by far the best option available, evidenced by its standing as the top European nation in this year's index.

 

"Más de un millón de extranjeros podrán votar en las municipales de mayo", La Estrella Digital, 30 | 12 | 2014 - Noticia

El plazo para que los ciudadanos de la UE residentes en España se pueden inscribir para votar en las próximas elecciones municipales acaba hoy, salvo que lo hubieran hecho ya en comicios anteriores. Otros 340.000 extracomunitarios tienen hasta el 15 de enero para formar parte del censo. El sentido de su voto es una variable más en las inciertas elecciones locales y autonómicas de 2015.

 

"The UK Autumn Statement. How does it affect you?", Euro Weekly News, 27 | 12 | 2014 - Noticia

There were a few announcements which may affect expatriates, depending on your circumstances.

 

"AUAN pide consenso para cambiar el Código Penal", La Voz de Almería, 18 | 12 | 2014 - Noticia

El PSOE se compromete a proponer cambios, el PP dice que lo estudiará e IU, que entiende el problema

 

OEG en la prensa

 

"FRD participates in the 7th seminar organised by the Málaga University", Mijas Semanal, 19 | 12 | 2014 - Noticia

The Foreigners Department of the Mijas Town Hall works very closely with the UMA, collaborating with studies on the phenomenon of the “retired” emigration to Spain

 

"Foreigners Department participates in VII Seminar organised by the Malaga University From Tourist Investors to Retired Foreign Residents", Lugar de Encuentro, 19 | 12 | 2014 - Noticia

One of the most important talks was about the Law 14/2013 of the 27th of September, on the support to entrepreneurs and their internationalisation by D.ª Marina del Corral Téllez, from the Secretary of State of Emigration and Immigration. Other talks were given by experts from all over Spain on subjects such as: Residence and Spain as a retirement destiny for foreigners, residence and the British "domicile", residence and rights, tax obligations.