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Influencers will be subject to new regulations in Spain

An income of €300,000 a year and at least a million followers: Government in Spain approves regulations for online influencers

THE Spanish government has just approved a royal decree that will define exactly what an online ‘influencer’ is. Among the criteria are income of at

1 May, 2024 @ 09:44

Lead·Technology

Defiant Spanish fishermen vow to continue trawling near Gibraltar despite the threat of jail as they need to ‘provide for their families’

SPANISH fishermen ‘don’t care’ about British territorial waters, they have brazenly told the Olive Press. They insist they are more interested in ‘feeding their families’

10 Sep, 2023 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Gibraltar·Lead·Must Read·Politics

Ryanair blasts Spain’s airport operator for scrapping five-year charge freeze

RYANAIR has lodged a formal appeal against plans by Spain’s airport operator Aena to end a five year freeze on airport charges. The cap was

18 Aug, 2023 @ 16:07

Lead·National News

Spain records its lowest level of unemployment since 2008

Spain has recorded its lowest level of unemployment since 2008, according to the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy. In May, unemployment fell by almost

2 Jun, 2023 @ 17:15

Lead·Other News

Registration opens for summer discounts of up to 90% in national trains and buses for people aged 18-30

REGISTRATION for summer discounts of up to 90% and 50% on mid-distance and high-speed trains respectively for people aged between 18 and 30 opened yesterday

2 Jun, 2023 @ 12:00

Lead·Travel News

Government announces scholarships of up to €7,000 for people wanting to become civil servants

SCHOLARSHIPS of up to €7,000 for those studying to become public servants have been announced by the Spanish Government. The application process to benefit from

28 May, 2023 @ 12:15

Lead

Outdoor work to be banned in Spain during extreme heat

SPAIN’S government has announced plans to ban outdoor working during periods of extremely high temperatures. The proposal was teased to journalist by Labour Minister, Yolanda

11 May, 2023 @ 10:30

Lead·National News·Politics·Weather

Two new cabinet ministers in Spain take oath of office

SPAIN’S two new ministers of Health and Industry have taken their oath of office on Tuesday morning. José Manuel Miñones will be in charge of

28 Mar, 2023 @ 16:00

Lead·National News·Politics

Ecologists and Local Councils reject plans for offshore wind farms

Spain’s government approves offshore wind farm plan for small designated sections

SPAIN’S government has given the green light to launch offshore wind farms after approving the first-ever Maritime Space Management Plan(POEM). The POEM is about mapping

28 Feb, 2023 @ 17:15

Environment·Lead

Spain sending six Leopard tanks to boost Ukraine military resources

Spain will send six of its German-made Leopard tanks to bolster Ukraine’s fight against Russia, following an announcement made two days before the first anniversary

22 Feb, 2023 @ 16:42

Lead

Spain Wants Working Parents To Get More Paid Leave To Spend With Children

Spain announces extended holiday leave for working parents to spend more time with their children

Spain’s government has announced details of a wide-ranging family bill which will allow working parents more time off to spend with their children. The package

13 Dec, 2022 @ 18:30

Lead·Madrid·National News·Politics

Gandia In Spain's Valencia To Host Europe's First Energy Self Sufficient Port

Gandia in Spain’s Valencia to become Europe’s first energy self-sufficient port

GANDIA will be home to Europe’s first energy-sufficient port once a new solar energy plant is built. Electromur has been given a €1.7 million contract

7 Nov, 2022 @ 14:15

Environment·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Spain’s National Police force scraps minimum-height requirement in bid to attract more women

A lack of height will no longer be an obstacle to budding recruits for Spain’s National Police force. In a bid to attract more women

12 Oct, 2022 @ 12:11

National News

Bus companies fear impact from Spain’s free train ticket scheme

BUS companies in Andalucia believe that the free train ticket scheme announced by the Spanish government will have a hugely negative impact on their business.

9 Aug, 2022 @ 15:45

Lead·National News·Travel News

Spain Will Not Send Leopard Tanks To Ukraine Due To Their 'pitiful State'

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.

3 Aug, 2022 @ 12:45

Lead·National News

Outrage after curvy British model included in Spain’s body positive beach campaign without permission

A CAMPAIGN by the Spanish government to promote body positivity on the beach has sparked new criticism after a British model recognised herself as one

29 Jul, 2022 @ 13:00

Lead·National News·Politics

21 De Octubre: Día Mundial Del Ahorro De Energía

Endesa power company to invest €31 billion until 2030 on green energy in Spain and Portugal

ENDESA has announced a €31 billion investment in ‘green’ energy production in Spain and Portugal through to 2030. The news comes as Endesa and other

25 Nov, 2021 @ 13:45

Business & Finance·Environment·Lead

COVID-19: We don’t all support the Spanish Government and don’t dare tell me ‘if you’re not happy go home’, writes Bill Anderson

I WAS surprised to read in an Spanish newspaper last week that Brits in Spain support the measures taken by President Sanchez regarding the COVID-19

16 May, 2020 @ 16:00

Bill Anderson: Mijas Matters·Politics

How the Catalan Election and Financial Market Volatility are Tied Together

Catalonia’s separatist president, Quim Torra, has announced that he’ll call an early regional election as relations continue to deteriorate between the two pro-independence parties in

19 Feb, 2020 @ 11:43

Business & Finance