Living it large

luxury of owning a property here

“Some muppets say that visiting Spain is a privilege! What the hell?” he shouted during an interview. “Visiting Russia is a privilege!”

The revelation of these Spanish properties linked to influential Russian figures has caused ripples of concern amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The discovery sheds light on the potential financial ties and interests of these individuals, raising questions about whether authorities in Madrid and Brussels should be doing more to prosecute corrupt Russians complicit in Putin’s war on Ukraine.

By Walter Finch

MAYBE it’s because of the laidback lifestyle, the cafe culture, the beaches and good weather or perhaps it’s just the good food. But Spain has smashed expectations in the latest Expat Insider survey of the best place in the world to live for expats. Coming in as the second most sought-after destination in the poll of nearly 12,000 expats around the globe, it marks a remarkable ascent from its previous fifth position in 2022. Earning its expat-friendly reputation, Spain has consistently ranked within the top 10 for quality of life since the inception of the survey. Spain claimed the title of global winner in the leisure options category for 2023, with a sta-

Spain grabs second best place for expat life in global survey

ggering 91% of expats expressing their contentment with the wide range of recreational sports available in the country.

The country's vibrant culture and nightlife have also garnered significant appreciation, with 88% of expats expressing satisfaction with the diverse offerings. ,

Enhancing the allure of expat life in Spain, the nation ranks third worldwide for its agreeable climate.

First place was snatched by Mexico, but third place was taken, surprisingly, by Panama.