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Recently, the National Police (Policia Nacional) in a report released some encouraging figures in terms of the overall crime rate in Marbella and the Malaga province. The report stated that the police efficiency has improved this year from 32 to 38 per cent while the number of arrests made, was around 5,623 in comparison to 4,736 from the previous year.

The report also added that the general crime rate in Marbella has more positive statistics than the provincial reports, as the popular resort town has recorded a fall of crime rate by 11 percent this year while Malaga in general has been around 5.5 percent. There have been however an increase in the reports of crimes made to the police, but subsequently the competence of police in resolving many cases, counting the number of arrests has also increased significantly.
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Spanish law recognises both civil and religious marriages, but only through a proper channel of documentation.

With its rich history, culture, colour and natural beauty, a wedding in Spain is nothing but a dream come true for many couples. Spanish law permits foreigners to marry in Spain, but to jump over some of the legal hurdles - it is necessary for one party to have been a legal resident of Spain for at least two years.

The minimum legal age for marriage in Spain has been defined as ‘18’ for both boys and girls. The administrative procedure or requirements vary from region to region; hence it is recommended to ask the local authority for detailed legal requirements. Usually, it takes around 30 to 45 days to get approval of a marriage application.
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If you are planning to enjoy a vacation in Spain, or moving here for business or perhaps even a study tour, one sensible thing you can do is learn a bit of the local language. You may have plenty of options available to learn Spanish online or enroll the help of a tutor in your home country, but learning Spanish in Spain will be an altogether new experience for you.

There are numerous language schools scattered in almost all parts of Spain which in addition to standard classroom tuition offer integrated cultural tours so that you can enjoy the flavor of Hispanic culture whilst making yourself able to communicate with the Spanish people. While doing so, it’s a certainty that you will have the one of the best holiday experiences.
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We understand that Aldea Asesores, SL have filed for ‘creditor protection’ which means an administrator is appointed by the Spanish Courts to run the Company.

The duty of advising all of Aldea Asesores’ clients of the situation falls to the Administrator – they should have communicated by post or email.

The ‘administrador’ has been named as Juan Carlos Dominguez Serrano. If you have not received anything from the administrator and you are a client of Aldea’s in any way please email  fiscalisquolex@hotmail.com
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Well, it’s a common question asked by every holidaymaker, job seeker, expat moving to Spain for a second home or retiring in Spain. But the cost of living is something that depends on your lifestyle and the area where you want to be living in. No doubt, Spain is much cheaper compared to the UK and some other European Union countries but considering the increasing prices of everyday commodities due to recession, one might even find these increases a little surprising.

Living in a rented apartment in metropolitan cities like Madrid and Barcelona requires additional daily spending than living in a village in the Costa del Sol. Still the cost of living in a highly developed coastal resort town like Marbella can in some cases cost a little more even than some of the main cities. Because of the tourism influx to the coastal areas and the increasing number of Britons who have retired here, the seaside areas are starting to become increasingly expensive.

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Spain is undeniably regarded as one of the hottest tourist destinations in Europe with an ongoing encouraging economic growth; accordingly, people are now taking a lot of interest in investing in new business opportunities. Although the entire process is not that difficult, one needs to be very clear about the practical aspects of launching any particular type of trade. No doubt, there is a wealth of opportunities for business and self employment.

Statistics show that about half of the British people moving to Spain are choosing to run their own business, and increasingly young entrepreneurs are taking up the lead with new ideas to explore the actual potential of the existing market. Moreover, a strong economy- the 8th largest in the world (Organization for Cooperation & Development - OECD estimation) with continuous infrastructure and communication development further promotes promising business ideas.

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