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Valencia’s Air Nostrum in Spain and Ireland’s CityJet get EU merger approval for second time
VALENCIA'S Air Nostrum has been given the green light to merger with Ireland's CityJet to form Europe's largest regional airline.
It's the second time that...
Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez says European Union should become more self-sufficient
SPAIN'S Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wants the European Union to end its reliance on importing energy, food and microchip technology.
He says lessons need to...
Spain wants extension of ‘Iberian exemption’ on gas prices used in electricity generation
SPAIN wants the European Commission to extend its temporary cap on prices for gas and coal used by electricity generation plans which is due...
Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca gets EU boost to develop sustainable tourism
BENIDORM will get over €6 million of EU money to pay for a major sustainable tourism initiative.
The city had bid for €8 million but...
European court slams Spain for not cutting vehicle pollution in Barcelona and Madrid areas
THE European Court of Justice(CJEU) says that Spain has breached air quality standards in the Barcelona and Madrid areas.
A court ruling published on Thursday...
Spain strikes deal with Portugal and France in Alicante for green hydrogen pipeline
THE leaders of Spain, Portugal, and France have agreed on a €2.5 billion plan for a green hydrogen pipeline that should become operational by...
Spain’s Balearic Islands wants to restrict non-resident property buyers but EU law forbids it
THE Balearic Islands regional government is looking to see if can limit property sales to non-residents.
High prices and availability of homes to islanders have...
EU money seals deal for Spain’s first electric car battery factory in Valencia
CAR maker SEAT has confirmed that it will site Spain's first electric car battery plant in the Valencia area.
SEAT President, Wayne Griffiths reaffirmed the...
Spain wants changes to post-Brexit 90-day stay rule to attract more UK visitors
SPAIN will ask the European Union to change its 90-day rule which is restricting stays by UK residents with property in the country.
Post-Brexit, the...
Spain’s Valencia celebrates being named as European Green Capital 2024
VALENCIA will be the European Green Capital 2024, after beating rivals including Murcia City and three Italian contenders.
It's an award with which the European...
How to get Spanish NIE number: My experience moving to Spain
Researching how to obtain the Spanish NIE number is almost as complicated as the application process, here's what happened to me.
I’ve decided to...
Legal probe into Spain grossly overpaying for Chinese PPE gowns during Covid-19 pandemic
THE European Public Prosecutor's Office will investigate whether Spain's Health Ministry grossly overpaid for Chinese disposable PPE gowns during the early stages of the...
Morocco to get €500 million from EU to fight illegal migration
THE European Commission could give Morocco €500 million to keep migrants out of the EU for the period of 2021 to 2027, the EU...
Week one of Spain’s energy saving measures produces 3.7% fall in consumption
ELECTRICITY usage in Spain fell by 3.7% in the first week of measures introduced by the government to reduce demand on gas generated energy.
The...
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...
Spain’s Valencia bids to become 2022 European Capital of Innovation
VALENCIA is bidding to win the 2022 European Capital of Innovation award.
A formal application for the iCapital Awards has been co-ordinated and submitted by...
Spain’s new Covid vaccine gets massive EU order despite no official approval to use it
THE European Commission has agreed to buy 250 million doses of Spain's Hipra Covid-19 vaccine despite the European Medicines Agency(EMA) yet to formally approve...
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...
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...
Ex-Catalunya president Carles Puigdemont wins latest battle to stop extradition to Spain
EX-CATALUNYA president Carles Puigdemont has had his European Parliament immunity restored by the European Court of Justice(ECJ).
It means that he cannot be extradited to...
Spain splashing out over €12 billion to develop micro chip sector over next five years
SPAIN'S cabinet has approved plans to spend €12.25 billion over five years in developing the country's micro chip and semi-conductor sector.
The investment has gone...
Spain’s government rubber-stamps energy price cap which needs European Commission sign-off
SPAIN'S Council of Ministers formally approved a price cap on Friday that limits gas prices used to produce electricity.
The 12-month concession granted by the...
European Union abolishes compulsory Covid-19 mask-wearing on planes BUT countries like Spain have ‘wiggle-room’ to continue
TWO European Union agencies have announced that mandatory mask wearing on planes and at airports will end on May 16.
The EU Aviation Safety Agency...
Reduced power bills coming to Spain after it makes EU deal to slash wholesale electricity prices
WHOLESALE electricity prices in Spain will be capped for a year starting from May.
Based on current wholesale rates, the move would produce an estimated...
Pedro Sanchez announces €11 billion investment for Spain’s microchip and semiconductor sector
SPAIN'S government is planning to invest €11 billion in the country's microchip and semiconductor sectors.
Speaking at Monday's 'Wake Up Spain' economic forum in Madrid,...
Pedro Sanchez in talks with Emmanuel Macron as Spain backs off EU-wide cap on wholesale electricity prices
PEDRO Sanchez has appealed to the European Union to come up with a 'sufficiently balanced response' to wholesale electricity prices and energy supplies in...
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