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Hikers find gold coins worth half a million euros in Czech forest

Two hikers in the Czech Republic stumbled on a rusted tin packed with 598 gold coins and valuable objects. The find contained more than five kilos of pure gold and led to a joint reward of 11.7 million Czech crowns. The coins date from 1808 to 1915, but the mystery of their owner remains.

Madrid offers up to 3000 euros for unemployed youth training

Madrid has launched a direct aid program offering up to 3000 euros to unemployed young people who enroll in job-focused training. The scheme expands eligibility and sets strict requirements for course selection and documentation. Applications close on December 10.

Bonoloto awards top prizes in Madrid and Lugo

Two players in Madrid and Lugo each won over 400,000 euros in the September 10 Bonoloto draw. Another winner in Huelva took home nearly 147,000 euros. The winning numbers were evenly split between even and odd.

Spanish green bond sale draws record-breaking investor demand

Spain’s Treasury launched a 20-year green bond, attracting demand of more than 55 billion euros. The issue aims to raise 4 billion euros for sustainable projects, as investors rushed to secure allocations, a sign of strong confidence in Spanish sovereign debt.

Spain Delays Ban on Unapproved Credit Card Limit Increases

Spanish banks can still raise credit card limits without customers’ explicit consent because the government’s proposed law remains in draft form. The EU’s November 2026 deadline is approaching, but unilateral credit increases are not yet prohibited.

Council Pays Staff Parking Fines with Public Money While Fining Residents

A London borough has been found using public funds to pay parking and traffic fines incurred by its own staff, while residents face strict penalties for similar violations. Internal documents show inconsistent efforts to recover these costs from employees, raising questions about transparency and accountability.

What Salary Do You Really Need to Buy a Home in Spain?

Buying a home in Spain now requires sharply different incomes depending on where you live. In Madrid, Barcelona, and San Sebastián, the required net salary is more than double the national average, while smaller cities remain far more accessible. A new study reveals the figures behind Spain’s housing divide.