Labour Market
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Analysis
Spain’s Pension Reserve Reaches Maximum, but System Debt Hits €136 Billion
Spain’s pension reserve has grown, but system debt is at a record high. New taxes fail to address the deficit.…
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Business and Company News
Ebro s700 HEV Hybrid Shakes Up the Market: Price and Power No One Expected
The Ebro s700 HEV, featuring a 224 hp hybrid system and a refreshed interior, is making its debut on the…
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Economy
Spain Allows Adding Up to 4 Years to Qualifying Period for Early Retirement
A new mechanism in Spain lets people get closer to pension age without raising their contributions. Up to 4 years…
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Barcelona
Catalan Court Recognizes Chronic Pain as Grounds for Disability Pension
A Catalan court has ordered the INSS to grant a pension to a seamstress dismissed due to hand problems. This…
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Business and Company News
Record compensation for unused leave UK court awards employee €458,000
The UK fined an employer for failing to pay compensation for 827 days of unused vacation. The court ruled the…
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Economy
Pension in Spain from 2026: minimum service grants just 50% payment
From 2026, Spain will introduce a new pension formula. With 15 years of service, the payout amount will be minimal.…
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Economy
Unemployment Benefits in Spain How Errors in Work History Result in Lost Payments
Many believe a year of work means four months of benefits. However, SEPE considers more than just length of service.…
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Galicia
Galician Court Upholds Dismissal of Primark Department Head Over Theft of Eight Items
A court in Galicia has upheld the dismissal of a Primark employee for attempting to take eight products. The worker,…
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Business and Company News
Mercedes GLB 2026 breaks stereotypes with 10-minute charging—there’s a catch
The Mercedes GLB 2026 hits the market with a unique combination: up to seven seats, a rapid 260 km charge…
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Employment
Training Time in Spain Now Counts as Paid Working Hours
In Spain, companies are required to pay employees for job-related training. Time spent on such courses is considered working hours…
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Barcelona
Moroccan Consulate Certificate Becomes Key to Legalization in Spain
Spain launches a large-scale migrant legalization. For Moroccans, a crucial document comes from the consulate. New rules are already reshaping…
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Barcelona
CC OO Catalonia demands higher wages and price controls New challenges for the labor market
A campaign for higher wages and affordable housing has started in Catalonia. CC OO calls for price controls and protection…
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Employment
Switzerland allows Spaniards to stay up to six months without a contract new entry rules
Switzerland now permits Spaniards to remain in the country for up to six months without an employment contract. To extend…
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Madrid
Tragedy on Madrid Construction Site Worker Dies During Equipment Manoeuvre
A fatal accident occurred at a construction site in Madrid. A worker sustained a severe head injury after a collision…
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Balearic Islands
Palma’s Last Shoemaker Closes His Workshop Craft Fades With His Retirement
In April, Calzados Marcos, a workshop in Palma, will shut its doors. The owner is retiring, and no successor has…
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Demographics and Population
Pedro Sánchez launches major migrant legalization with backing from church and business
Spain is beginning a process to legalize hundreds of thousands of migrants. The move has received support from the church,…
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Consumer
Over 30 Million Spain Residents to Gain Access to Partial FGTS Withdrawals
Spain introduces the option of partial FGTS withdrawals to help pay off debts. The new rules apply to most workers…
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Alicante
Extranjería Strike Coincides with Mass Migrant Legalization in Spain
Spain is launching a major migrant legalization campaign, but Extranjería staff have declared an indefinite strike. This could slow down…
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Catalans
Gabriel Rufián’s Careers Before Politics How Life Beyond Parliament Shaped His Views
Before his career in Congress, Gabriel Rufián, now a well-known politician and deputy, went from odd jobs to positions in…
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Corruption
Fake company scheme uncovered in Spain causes €162,000 in losses
Police in Castellón have exposed a network of front companies. The scheme enabled illicit access to public funds. Foreign nationals…
