Labour Market
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Economy
Spain Surpasses 22 Million Employed for First Time What’s Behind the Record
For the first time in Spain’s history, employment has exceeded 22 million people. This milestone could reshape the nation’s economic…
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Colombia
Black market for appointments in Spain How scammers profit from bureaucracy
An illegal market for official appointments for migrants is thriving in Spain. Hundreds are forced to pay for services that…
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Barcelona
Record Employment in Spain Why Job Creation Isn’t Solving the Key Issues
Employment growth fails to avert the housing crisis. Yet concerns are mounting over housing affordability and rising food prices. Experts…
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Economy
Pedro Sánchez announces record 22 million jobs before official data release
Spain has reached 22 million people employed for the first time. Pedro Sánchez reported this ahead of the official statistics…
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Murcia
University of Murcia introduces digital monitoring for equality and combating online violence
Murcia has enacted new measures against discrimination and online violence. The university is strengthening protection for students and staff. The…
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Agriculture
Few Locals Left in Madrid’s Robregordo How a Colombian Mayor Keeps the Village Alive
In Robregordo, a village with fewer than a hundred residents, almost no native locals remain. The village survives thanks to…
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Madrid
267 new Madrid firefighters unable to start service due to failed medical exam
Madrid authorities face a personnel deadlock among firefighters due to the absence of a contractor for mandatory medical examinations. This…
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Germany
German woman loses driving license for attending job interview intoxicated
A German woman was stripped of her driving license and fined after appearing intoxicated at a job interview. The court’s…
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Asturias
Spain sees record employment among people with disabilities figures and persistent gap
In 2024, Spain reached its highest level of employment among people with disabilities in the past decade. However, the majority…
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Madrid
Madrid nursery schools suffer from staff shortages and unsafe buildings
Madrid nursery school teachers have gone on strike over low wages and poor working conditions. Infrastructure and funding issues affect…
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Accident
German woman loses driver’s license for appearing intoxicated at job interview
A woman in Germany lost her driver’s license and was fined after attending a job interview while intoxicated. The court’s…
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Madrid
José Fernando Ortega starts work at Alcobendas DIY store details of his new chapter
José Fernando Ortega has changed his lifestyle and begun working at a construction supplies store in northern Madrid. His new…
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Business and Company News
Rolls-Royce Challenges Electric Cars Why V12 Engines Are Now Outlawed by Change
Rolls-Royce unexpectedly shifts course as its V12 petrol engines help rescue the brand from the pitfalls of electric vehicles. Behind…
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Government
Spain Civil Servants Move to 35-Hour Workweek in April
Starting in April, Spain will introduce a reduced workweek for civil servants. The measure will affect over 246,000 employees and…
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Aragon
Claude reshapes the market as Anthropic’s AI takes hold of Spain and business
In Spain, the Claude AI agent from Anthropic has become a key tool for businesses. Its adoption is accelerating automation…
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Analysis
Porsche Cayenne Electric shocks with a price that stuns even loyal fans
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric stuns not just with its power—1,156 hp, acceleration to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds,…
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Economy
Salaries in Spanish Construction Surpass Average as Labor Shortage Shakes the Market
Construction salaries in Spain have risen sharply due to a shortage of specialists and strong demand. This trend is reshaping…
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Andalusia
130,000 Andalusian Health Workers Transition to New Professional Standard
Andalusia has approved a new agreement for healthcare professionals, replacing an outdated system and promising higher salaries and career stability.…
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Murcia
Unions in Murcia Accuse Authorities of Backing Low Wages and Stalling Talks
Tensions are escalating in Murcia between unions and the regional government. Wage decisions affect over 150,000 employees. The situation impacts…
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Ukraine
Spain outpaces Europe in economic growth despite wars and crises
Spain's economy continues to grow faster than the EU average. Domestic challenges and global conflicts affect future prospects. Analysis of…
The labour market in Spain has undergone significant changes since the early 2000s. After the 2008 crisis, the country experienced high unemployment; however, subsequent reforms in legislation, tax policies, and labour regulations have made the Spanish labour market more flexible and competitive. Today, Spain’s labour market is one of the largest in Europe, boasting diverse employment sectors and job opportunities for all qualification levels. Nevertheless, low wages and certain restrictions affecting specific groups of workers still fuel dissatisfaction and remain subjects of debate within government circles and on social media.