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Spain plans major overhaul of health service with ban on vapes, abortion objector registry and moreTo improve public health, the Ministry of Health in Spain has also proposed banning smoking in cars carrying children In the coming weeks, Spain’s Ministry of Health is planning a major overhaul which will focus, among other things, on reforming..
Bin charges set to soar throughout Spain in 2025Spain’s new waste tax will likely increase household bills by 150% Homeowners in some parts of Spain may have been surprised by an unknown charge leaving their bank accounts this week. This isn’t anything to be alarmed about, as it’s..
A third of self-employed workers in Spain will be charged extra social security in NovemberAutonomos in Spain who have underpaid on their social security contributions will be charged the difference next month November could wind up being a very expensive month for self-employed workers, more commonly known as autonomos, as in the coming.. 04/10/2024
Ryanair to scrap paper boarding passes next yearThe budget airline says the majority of people flying to Spain and elsewhere now use their phones According to Ryanair, eight out of ten passengers flying with the airline choose the convenience of mobile phone apps to store their electronic boarding.. 04/10/2024
Housing law proposal aims to get tougher on squatters in SpainIf approved, the reform would make it easier for landlords throughout Spain to evict squatters Spain's housing market has been plagued by a severe crisis for months now, with many young people struggling to find affordable housing to rent. There.. 03/10/2024
Indian summer continues: Alicante weather forecast October 3-6Temperatures of 34.2ºC were recorded in Alicante airport earlier in the week Average temperatures expected in Alicante this Sunday It seems that autumn isn’t too keen on arriving in Alicante province. While northern Spain was.. 03/10/2024
Spain takes a step closer to legalising medicinal marijuanaSoon, marijuana could be used in Spain to treat a much wider variety of chronic illnesses The Spanish Ministry of Health has taken a crucial step towards regulating the therapeutic use of cannabis. The Ministry has released the full text of a Royal.. 02/10/2024
Spain cracks down on second-hand online sellers: What you need to knowSellers in Spain will be fined if they make a profit and fail to declare it to the Treasury The world of online second-hand shopping has exploded in recent years, with platforms like Vinted, Wallapop and Milanuncios becoming household names in Spain.. 02/10/2024
Spain threatens to scrap public transport discounts in 2025The Minister of Transport in Spain believes cheap train travel should be means tested There are just three months remaining on the current public transport discount scheme, but according to Spain’s Minister for Transport, Óscar Puente.. 01/10/2024
Development of 1,000 tourist homes gets the go-ahead in Costa Blanca southThe project will house 2,700 new residents in the Lo Monte area of Pilar de la Horadada While towns up and down the Costa Blanca are putting a halt to the granting of new tourist apartments due to an overly-saturated market, the council in Pilar.. 01/10/2024
Olive oil and basic groceries in Spain shoot up in price from October 1Supermarkets across Spain will hike up the price of everything from pasta to bread Shoppers, prepare to feel a real pinch from Tuesday October 1 as Spain is planning to partially reverse the VAT cuts which have made groceries marginally more.. 30/09/2024
Sale of dogs, cats and ferrets banned in pet shops throughout SpainFrom this week, any stores in Spain caught selling these animals face fines of up to 200,000 euros There is now a blanket ban across Spain on selling dogs, cats or ferrets in pet shops and any stores found to be in breach will be issued fines ranging.. 30/09/2024
Mercadona announces surprise opening hours for Spain DaySpain’s favourite supermarket chain will change its hours of operation this coming October 12 The National Day of Spain, alternatively known as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, ‘Fiesta Nacional de España’ or plain..
EU votes to lower wolf protection status amid opposition from SpainBoth Spain and Ireland are against the move that will allow the culling of wolf populations In a move that has sparked major controversy, the EU has voted to lower the protection status of wolves from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected.. 27/09/2024
Thieves toss luxury BMW into Orihuela Costa canalThe car was dumped after an attempted robbery gone wrong in Lomas de Cabo Roig Pedestrians strolling along the Tajo-Segura transfer canal between Orihuela Costa and Pilar de la Horadada got quite the surprise on Thursday September 27 when a BMW was.. 27/09/2024
Shrinkflation strikes again: Spanish supermarkets reduce package size while increasing pricesOf those surveyed, 60% of shoppers in Spain believe this practice is “unacceptable” and should be stopped Do you ever get the feeling you’re not getting quite as much bang for your buck at the supermarket as you did a few years.. 26/09/2024
Rubbish deal: Orihuela Costa hit with 340 per cent hike in waste collection feesThis ‘barbaric’ price increase comes after years of complaints about the lack of rubbish collections in Orihuela Costa To say the Orihuela Costa is in shock over the latest decision by the City Council is something of an understatement.. 26/09/2024
Spain delays introducing new tourist register until DecemberHotels and rental property landlords across Spain have demanded a full review of the controversial register Landlords and hotel owners across Spain can breathe a temporary sigh of relief as the Spanish government has just announced that it will delay.. 25/09/2024
The rise of white: The wine scene in Spain swings away from redsMore than half of the wine produced in Spain in the last 12 months was white due to this changing trend For centuries, Spain has been synonymous with red wine. From the rich, full-bodied Riojas to the bold, fruity Tempranillos, red wine has long been.. 25/09/2024
Council begins removing illegally dumped rubbish in Orihuela CostaThe clean-up operation has started in Campoamor but will extend to dozens of urbanisations Following months if not years of continuous complaints, the City Council has finally started tacking illegal dumping on the streets of the Orihuela Costa. The authorities.. 24/09/2024
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