Tag: Council of Ministers
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...
Spain’s new windfall tax on banks and energy companies could raise more money than predicted
A new windfall tax on excess profits made by banks and energy companies in Spain could net more than the €3 billion forecast for...
Mandatory mask wearing on public transport in Spain ends this Wednesday
SPAIN'S Council of Ministers has approved the end of mandatory mask wearing on public transport which is expected to be lifted on Wednesday.
Spain was...
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...
Pedro Sanchez suspends taxes on essential food products in Spain’s latest anti-inflation package
PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced details of Spain's latest 'anti-crisis' package to fight inflation in 2023.
The measures were agreed at Tuesday's meeting of...
Slaughterhouses in Spain will use video cameras to prove animal welfare rules are followed
ANIMAL welfare in Spain's slaughterhouses will be monitored by mandatory video surveillance systems.
The Council of Ministers approved a royal decree on Tuesday establishing the...
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...
Supermarkets in Spain will have to sell cut-price ‘ugly’ fruit and veg to reduce food waste
SUPERMARKETS will be ordered to sell 'out-of-shape' fruit and vegetables to cut down on food waste.
The move is part of a new food waste...
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...
Spain’s Cabinet approves end of indoor mask wearing this Wednesday but with key exceptions
INDOOR mask wearing will end in Spain this Wednesday but with some key exceptions.
The decision, which had been announced earlier this month, was formally...
Self-testing Covid-19 kits will soon be available from pharmacies across Spain
SPAIN has said it will soon allow the sale of self-diagnosis COVID-19 tests from pharmacies as fifth wave sweeps across nation.
Minister of Health, Carolina...
‘Only yes means yes’: Spain’s cabinet approves bill to classify ‘non-consensual’ sex as rape
SPAIN'S cabinet has backed a bill which would classify all 'non-consensual' sex as rape.
The Council of Ministers approval today(July 6) will see the measure...