Tag: Spanish government
Defiant Spanish fishermen vow to continue trawling near Gibraltar despite the threat of jail as they need to ‘provide...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
COVID-19: We don’t all support the Spanish Government and don’t dare tell me ‘if you’re not happy go home’,...
I WAS surprised to read in an Spanish newspaper last week that Brits in Spain support the measures taken by President Sanchez regarding the ...
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...
Spain to halt sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia amid fears of their use in Yemen conflict
The process of cancelling a contract signed between Mariano Rajoy’s former government and the Arab state in 2015 is currently underway
Fears for tourism sector as Spain receives almost a million less holidaymakers than predicted
There was a 2.2% decrease in tourists from January to June and a 3.1% drop in overnight stays
COUNTDOWN IS ON: More victims of painkiller Nolotil come forward ahead of Spain probe
It comes weeks before a health campaigner is set to take her findings to a meeting with Spain’s top medication governing body in Madrid next month
Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez promises to exhume the remains of General Franco
The controversial site has faced huge criticism for being the only remaining monument dedicated to a fascist leader in Europe
Madrid ends direct rule over Catalunya after new government is sworn in
It comes after the region's autonomy was suspended for seven months following the pro-independence referendum
CUTE ALERT: First look at newborn endangered Iberian Lynx cubs in Andalucia
The cute cubs, which are the world’s most endangered feline species, have passed their first health check-up at Jerez Zoo
President of Madrid, Cristina Cifuentes, renounces masters qualification and apologizes to university in Spain
The Conservative politician claims she has not done anything illegal but blames the university for 'administrative irregularities'
Spain to stand with UK and expel two Russian diplomats over Salisbury attack
The Spanish government has joined more than 20 countries which have expelled over 100 diplomats
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