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Galician Court Orders INSS to Restore Sick Leave for Injured Welder

A Galician welder who lost sight in one eye has secured a second period of sick leave after the INSS tried to block his claim. The court ruled that his psychiatric diagnosis was a separate illness, overturning the agency’s refusal and clarifying the rules for workers with complex recoveries.

School Calendar 2026/2027: Key Dates Vary Across Spain

The 2026/2027 academic year in Spain will see students return to classrooms on different dates depending on their region and educational stage. Christmas and Easter breaks vary widely, and so does the last day of classes, making it impressive for families to check local calendars.

Fatal Fire in Oseiro Parish Leaves One Dead in Arteixo

A fire broke out early Sunday in a home in Oseiro, Arteixo. Emergency crews found one person dead after extinguishing the flames. The cause of the fire and the victim’s identity remain unknown as authorities investigate.

Paquiño Fears His Century-Old Machines Will Fall Silent

José Francisco Fernández, known as Paquiño, keeps agricultural machines over 100 years old running for Galdo’s traditional harvest festival. As fewer people know how to operate them, he worries the craft will disappear when he no longer can. A recent documentary brought his story to a wider audience.