The Spanish Congress has validated a decree-law to limit wholesale gas prices, aimed at reducing electricity costs for consumers by 15% to 20%. Supported by most political parties except the PP and Vox, the measure has been described by Vice…
The Spanish Congress has approved a bill aimed at enhancing employer-sponsored pension plans, supported by Ciudadanos, PNV, and PDeCAT, while facing opposition from PP, Vox, and others. A voting error by the PSOE, supporting a Podemos amendment, led to the…
Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, is assessing the implications of Algeria’s recent suspension of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, prompted by Spain’s stance on Western Sahara. Albares emphasized the need for a ‘calm, constructive, and firm’…
The Spanish Congress has approved the removal of the ‘voto rogado’ system, which had required overseas voters to request ballots in advance since 2011. This change, aimed at enhancing participation among expatriates, is expected to take effect after summer. The…
Spain’s Congress has made a significant move to protect domestic workers by ratifying ILO Convention 189. With overwhelming support, the legislation guarantees equitable working conditions and mandates monthly salaries, as well as access to unemployment benefits—addressing a long-standing discrimination against…
Spain’s Public Health Commission has authorized monkeypox vaccinations for close contacts of confirmed cases, focusing on high-risk individuals due to limited vaccine availability. Unlike the extensive COVID-19 vaccination campaign, a broader rollout is currently not planned, though future recommendations may…
Spain’s Public Health Commission has authorized the administration of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for individuals over 80 and residents in care homes. However, details on when the booster campaign will start remain unspecified. The Ministry of Health emphasized that…
Juan Espadas, the socialist candidate for the Andalusian Council, has accused PP leader Juanma Moreno of jeopardizing regional rights by aligning with the far-right Vox party. Speaking to approximately 300 supporters in Almería, including UGT-A leader Carmen Castilla, Espadas criticized…
A wildfire in Pujerra, Málaga, has spread over 2,100 hectares, prompting evacuations and a significant firefighting response with nearly 1,000 personnel involved. As the fire progresses, one firefighter is hospitalized with second-degree burns, while two others have been released following…
On day 106 of the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian forces maintain near-total control over Severodonetsk, while the Ukrainian army continues to resist. Russia has indicated a willingness to unblock maritime grain transport, contingent upon Ukraine clearing mines from its…
The ongoing political campaign in Andalusia for the upcoming elections has been significantly impacted by a raging wildfire in Sierra Bermeja that has devastated over 2,000 hectares. Key candidates, including Juanma Moreno (PP) and Juan Espadas (PSOE), have voiced concerns…
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares travels to Brussels for talks with EU Trade Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis following Algeria’s suspension of trade relations with Spain. This decision stems from Spain’s shifting stance on Western Sahara. Albares emphasized the need…
