‘Good growth’ expected in Spain this year
Confidence has been expressed in Spain’s economy by national and international institutions.
The Bank of Spain has improved its growth forecast for 2023 – upping...
New manager for Spain – two days hours before first match
The shocking dismissal of Spanish national team manager Julen Lopetegui - whom the Spanish football federation chairman has not forgiven for announcing he is...
Record employment figures hailed
A total of 19.83 million people are now paying into the social security system in Spain – the highest figure in the historical data...
More Cabinet ministers on thin ice
PEDRO Sánchez's Cabinet appears to be on the verge of yet another - this would be the third - forced resignation due to recorded...
‘Common sense’ energy saving plan switched on
Measures designed to reduce electricity use in Spain came into force on Wednesday, with some clarifications made by the government.
While some Partido Popular (PP)...
Tragic death toll on migration routes
Nearly a thousand migrants died trying to get to Spain in the first six months of this year, according to figures produced by Caminando...
Spain set to record worst year ever for forest fires
A total of 11,000 people have been evacuated from their homes over the last 10 days due to the wave of forest fires which...
Catalan day of defiance
DESPITE specific orders from Madrid for police to seize ballot boxes and close poll stations in Cataluña on Sunday, the nationalist government insists the...
European super cartel taken down in six countries
Coordinated raids have been carried out across Europe and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), targeting both the command-and-control centre and the logistical drugs trafficking...
Murcia sets off political earthquake
A motion of no confidence presented in Murcia region on Wednesday has set off a political earthquake with aftershocks being felt nationwide.
One of the...
Spain eyes UK pain caused by the break with Europe
A report from Spain’s national broadcaster – RTVE – has found that Brexit has been ‘bad business’ for the UK.
Economics professor at Bristol University,...
Minimum wage increased again
An agreement to increase the minimum wage by 5% for 2024 has been signed by the minister for work, Yolanda Díaz and the heads...
Threat of industrial action marks May Day
Union leaders have warned of an autumn of discontent if an agreement cannot be reached this month with business representatives over salary rises.
They noted...
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Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
