Workers in Spain get paid 20% less than average European Union salary
EMPLOYEES in Spain get paid 20.2% less than the European Union average according to the latest ‘Adecco Monitor on Salaries’ study reviewing 2021 wages. An
Ryanair cancels ten flights as new weekly cabin crew strikes start in Spain
A new set of four-day weekly strikes by Ryanair cabin crew staff in Spain led to ten flight cancellations on Monday. The most affected airport
Petrol and diesel prices in Spain fall by 11% since June record highs
FUEL pump prices in Spain have fallen appreciably since record highs were logged in June. A drop of 11% in six weeks has been logged
Alcampo supermarket chain buys 235 stores and warehouse from struggling DIA in Spain
FRENCH retailer Auchan says its Spanish subsidiary Alcampo will buy 235 supermarkets and a warehouse from the struggling DIA group Subject to clearances from competition
Spain won’t send Leopard tanks to Ukraine due to their ‘pitiful state’
AN offer to send Spanish tanks to Ukraine has been withdrawn because they’re not up to the job and would cost too much to repair.
Scorching heatwaves in Spain threaten olive oil production, says government minister
SPAIN’S Agriculture Minister, Luis Planas, says this summer’s hot weather will dent this year’s olive harvest if things don’t change soon. Spain is the world’s
Spain’s Tourism Minister praises ‘extraordinary’ return of holiday-makers who are spending lots of money
OVER twice as many foreign tourists visited Spain in June than in the same month last year according to official government figures. Arrivals also spent
EXPLAINER: How Spain will cap air conditioning in bid to save energy usage
NEW rules will come into force on August 8 to save energy at public venues across Spain. The Council of Ministers approved the first tranche
Pedro Sanchez unveils surprising new energy saving tip for workers in Spain
PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez claims that workers can save energy by not wearing ties after appearing tieless at a Madrid news conference on Friday. He
Good news in Spain as unemployment falls below 3 million and GDP grows faster than expected
SPAIN’S unemployment figures have dropped below three million for the first time since 2008, according to the National Statistics Institute(INE). The INE said the total
Easyjet cabin crew in Spain reach pay deal and call off strikes
A fresh weekend strike by Easyjet cabin crew in Spain has been scrapped after a new pay deal was reached between management and unions. Staff
Spain announces details of new windfall tax on banks and fuel companies
SPAIN’S government has announced details of its new windfall tax on banks and fuel companies which aims to bring in €7 billion into state coffers
Hundreds of previously unreported Catholic Church sex abuse cases uncovered in Spain
A solicitor running an internal Catholic Church probe into sex abuse says he’s received news about hundreds of previously unreported cases since starting his inquiry
Spain launches body positive campaign encouraging all women to enjoy the beach
SPAIN’S government has launched a summer campaign encouraging women to head to the beach no matter what their bodies look like. A slogan of ‘Summer
MUST READ: Ryanair cabin crew unions in Spain announce weekly strikes through to January 2023
UNIONS representing Ryanair cabin crew staff in Spain have announced a schedule of weekly strikes running into January 2023. The row over higher pay demands
People in Spain will not be ordered to reduce gas usage as part of EU plan
SPAIN’S government will not order people to cut their use of gas, as proposed by the European Union. Ecological Transition minister, Teresa Ribera, said that
Leading bank in Spain slams windfall tax plans as profits rise by nearly 11%
BANKINTER executives say plans for a windfall tax on banks in Spain to help fight cost of living rises could hit capital levels, hurt economic
Restaurant in Spain charges outdoor diners every time they are served by waiter
A Zamora area gastrobar has hit the headlines for charging customers every time a waiter served them at their terrace table. The Imperial Bar at
Pedro Sanchez claims ‘more than 500 people’ died during latest heatwave in Spain
SPAIN’S Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has claimed that the current heatwave has claimed over 500 lives. Spain has been gripped by a heatwave affecting much
Two dead, 60,000 hectares charred in wildfires across Spain
SPANISH authorities have confirmed that at least 60,000 hectares of forest and agricultural land in Spain have gone up in flames in the last 10
Spain’s newly-developed Covid vaccine, Hipra, claims good protection against Omicron variants
SPAIN’S new Covid-19 vaccine made by Girona-based pharmaceutical company Hipra is producing a good antibody response to the current range of Omicron variants that are
Spain’s top court orders end of height discrimination against female police force recruits
THE Supreme Court has ordered the Policia Nacional to stop discriminating against ‘shorter’ woman wanting to join it. A prospective female candidate filed a complaint
King and Queen of Spain lead State tribute to victims of Covid-19 pandemic
KING Felipe and Queen Letizia led the third State tribute on Friday to honour people who have died from Covid-19 in Spain. The 40 minute
MPs in Spain back new law to enshrine memory of people killed by General Franco regime
SPANISH MPs have approved a new law that will enshrine the memory of victims of dictator General Franco. The bill was backed by 173 lawmakers
High 10% inflation rate to continue for ‘rest of summer’ in Spain
THE Spanish economy will continue to be battered by a high inflation rate for the ‘rest of summer’ according to economy minister, Nadia Calvino. As
Pedro Sanchez announces surprise windfall taxes on banks and energy companies in Spain
BANKS and energy companies in Spain are to be hit with new ‘temporary’ windfall taxes. The surprise announcement was made in Congress on Tuesday by
