Pay rise for lowest earners
The minimum wage (SMI) in Spain has been raised again, this time to €1,260 per month, a monthly increase of €93.30 (8%), making an...
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,...
Air traffic controllers set to strike
Unions representing air traffic controllers have called five days of strike action at 16 Spanish airports including Alicante-Elche.
The 24-hour stoppages are set to take...
Balearics look to ban foreigners from buying properties
In an effort to slow down the rise in property prices the regional government in the Balearics is studying a ban on sales to...
2022 – the hottest year on record
2022 was the hottest year since records began in Spain.
Figures from state weather agency AEMET show that temperatures in the Valencia region were 1.6°C...
Call for ‘clear guidelines’ for digital nomads
Non-residents interested in applying for ‘digital nomad’ visas – obtained via legislation that came into force on January 1 – are calling for clarifications...
Jobless total lowest since 2007
Unemployment fell by 43,727 people in December to a total of 2,837, 653, the lowest since 2007, the government reported on Tuesday.
Compared to December...
Cash incentive for retiring doctors
PM Pedro Sánchez has announced a ‘sweetener’ for retiring doctors, which is designed to reduce the shortage of medics in the public health service.
Doctors...
Warning over VAT reduction
DEPUTY prime minister Nadia Calviño has told food producers, distributors and sellers that the reduction in VAT on staple products which comes into effect...
VAT on food slashed – motorists’ fuel discount to end
The government has brought in measures to reduce the price of basic food products – and will provide a €200 ‘cheque’ for low income...
Crane count on the up
State news agency EFE has reported how two national parks in Castilla-La Mancha region have become a ‘paradise’ for migratory common cranes.
They arrive from...
Seven die in bridge crash tragedy
Seven people were killed when a bus plunged from a bridge into a river in Galicia which had been turned into a torrent by...
Spain bids to host 2030 World Cup
The government is stumping up €7.5 million to support the candidature of Spain, Portugal and Ukraine to host the 2030 football World Cup.
The funding...
Train fit for a king
King Felipe VI joined PM Pedro Sánchez on the inaugural voyage of the high-speed train (AVE) from Madrid to Murcia on Monday, the day...
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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...
