University students in Spain can earn €1,000 a month through Campus Rural 2026, a government-backed program offering paid internships in rural municipalities. With 850 placements across 45 public universities, the initiative connects academic training with opportunities in areas facing depopulation.
Ford will manufacture a new compact SUV at its Almussafes plant, using Geely’s GEA platform and offering hybrid and electric options. The move could reshape the Spanish factory and its workforce.
At 75, Rafa Domínguez closed his permanent team and switched to working with three freelancers. His decision reflects a wider crisis: Spain’s construction sector is struggling to find experienced bricklayers, with official data confirming a shortage of candidates and technical skills.
After 16 years living on the streets, Valter Fonseca dos Santos studied for just four months and achieved the highest score in a municipal exam in Patos de Minas, Brazil. His story resurfaced in 2026, highlighting the impact of targeted social support and personal determination.
Spain’s SEPE has introduced a subsidy for unemployed workers with 90 to 360 days of contributions. The aid can reach €570 per month and last up to 21 months, with eligibility depending on family status and previous contributions.
A hairdresser in Oviedo was dismissed just five days after beginning sick leave for a work-related illness. The court found that the company failed to prove poor performance and increased her compensation for moral damages from €2,625 to €30,000, reflecting changing legal standards for workplace discrimination.
Volkswagen’s works council has raised alarms over the possible elimination of up to 115,000 jobs by 2031, with four major German factories at risk of closure. The company’s leadership and unions are under pressure to find solutions that could safeguard thousands of positions.
Barcelona will redevelop the former La Escocesa industrial site in Poblenou. The city and private partners will invest €52 million in housing and cultural spaces, while supporting social initiatives, with completion planned for 2029.
After being dismissed from his job of 13 years, a 49-year-old Austrian technician secured over €7,800 in unpaid overtime and bonuses. The case shows why workers should review their pay slips and act quickly to claim outstanding wages.
Spain’s SEPE now accepts temporary codes and contrast data for identification, but applying for unemployment benefits online still requires a digital certificate, DNIe or Cl@ve. The change opens some services to more users, while basic procedures remain restricted.
Workers in Spain who lose their jobs with as little as 90 days of contributions can now apply for a €570 monthly subsidy. The measure targets those without enough work history for standard unemployment benefits, but strict income and family criteria still apply.
Receiving a severance package above the legal minimum can jeopardize eligibility for unemployment subsidies in Spain. SEPE counts any excess as income, even if it is not taxable. The 2026 income threshold for aid is €915.75 per month.
Spain’s SEPE is enforcing stricter penalties for recipients of the over-52 unemployment subsidy. Repeated minor breaches can eventually lead to loss of the benefit, while fraud or undeclared income may bring severe sanctions. Beneficiaries should check the formal notice.
Marcos Silva, a Bilbao-based bricklayer, argues that taking on €50 jobs can make sense during slow periods. He highlights the realities of freelance construction work in Spain, where staying active and covering costs often outweigh waiting for bigger contracts.
Ceuta is grappling with a severe migration crisis as poverty and joblessness soar. The arrival of thousands of migrants is testing the city’s fragile social fabric and widening divides in its poorest neighborhoods.
Madrid is set to change 85 hectares in Valdebebas into a new technology district, with the potential to create nearly 24,000 jobs. Still in the early planning stages, the project could reshape the city’s new idea field and public spaces.
A domestic worker in the Basque Country has seen her unemployment benefit extended from 180 to 480 days after a court recognized nearly 1,000 days of prior service. The ruling challenges Spain’s previous exclusion of household employees from full jobless protection and could signal broader changes.
From November 2024, Spaniards over 52 who combine their unemployment subsidy with a full-time job will see SEPE stop contributing to their pension. The change affects how their future pensions are calculated and reshapes the financial outlook for older jobseekers.
A new report highlights how low wages in Catalonia's social services sector fuel a cycle of underfunding. The system struggles to cover public costs, raising concerns about the region's economy and future welfare.
Chery Automobile, now producing vehicles in Barcelona with Ebro Motors, saw overseas revenue surpass domestic revenue for the first time. Despite a 9% drop in profit, the company’s international expansion is reshaping its business.
Spanish workers can now count up to three years spent caring for family members as fully credited toward their state pension. The change, in effect since March 2023, aims to recognize unpaid care work, especially by women, and provide greater security for those stepping away from their jobs to support relatives.
Facing a severe shortage of truck drivers, the EU is investing nearly €6 million in a program to train and relocate drivers from Morocco and Egypt to Italy and Romania. Only a third of trainees will be selected for jobs, as the sector struggles to fill over 500,000 vacancies.
From August 2026, Spanish pensioners who return to part-time work can receive up to 25% more on top of their previous pension. The new law also opens this option to certain self-employed workers, changing how retirement and employment can be combined.
Spain’s bid to host a major European AI gigafactory in Móra la Nova hinges on meeting strict sustainability criteria and operating efficiently during the region’s extreme summer heat. Brussels is scrutinizing the project’s environmental plan as it weighs proposals.
Helsinki has launched a recruitment lead for Spanish early childhood teachers, offering permanent contracts from day one and estimated net monthly salaries of €2,400 to €2,700. The initiative aims to address Finland’s shortage of qualified educators and provides a structured path to integration.
Jordi, a veteran bus driver, shares the realities of his profession: long days and regional pay gaps, along with his choice to return home each night instead of pursuing higher international wages. His story highlights the pressures and decisions facing Spain’s drivers.
At 15, Mohamed Saliou crossed the sea to Spain in a patera after a two-year journey from Guinea. Now 23, he works at an Almería hospital and pursues his dream of studying medicine, overcoming barriers and reshaping his future.
Patricia Serrano, 34, has become Vélez-Málaga’s first female gravedigger. After a storm destroyed her nursery near Madrid, she found a new path in cemetery work. Her story highlights a rare career move in Spain.
Luis de la Fuente once scanned newspapers for coaching jobs in Getxo. Thirteen years later, he led Spain to its second World Cup title. His journey from unemployment to the pinnacle of world football shows the value of persistence and flexibility.
A Spanish-designed RISC-V chip, BER10, is now available for validation in supercomputing and data center projects. Developed by Openchip, this 64-bit processor aims to strengthen Europe’s independence in advanced silicon and support future AI accelerators.
A Bolivian construction worker living in Spain says his monthly pay is more than three times what he could earn in Bolivia. His story shows the contrast in wages and the realities of Spain’s labor market, where skilled migrants are drawn to the sector.
More than 2,300 publicly funded courses are available to unemployed people in Spain through SEPE and Fundae. The catalogue covers fields such as AI, payroll, e-commerce and environmental management, with flexible formats and targeted support.
Madrid confirms support for a €200 million Chinese electric car plant in Ferrol. Defence and intelligence agencies warn of security risks near naval facilities. Regional and national leaders clash over the project's future.
The Spanish government has designated four new mining reserves in Córdoba and Jaén. The move aims to boost Andalusia’s mining sector but faces strong opposition from environmental groups and local politicians.
Plans for a major Chinese electric vehicle plant in Ferrol have triggered security concerns. The site is just five kilometres from Spain’s basic naval base and Navantia shipyard. Authorities are weighing economic gains against espionage risks.
