Unemployment rate in Spain falls to lowest level since 2008 crisis
Unemployment in Spain fell last year to its lowest level since the 2008 global financial crisis, as the tourism-driven service sector performed strongly, official data
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Spanish economy grew 0.8% in 3rd quarter, driven by consumption & exports
The Spanish economy grew 0.8% in the third quarter of 2024, as domestic consumption and exports increased, reinforcing a buoyant performance comfortably outstripping the EU
Sánchez defends central government’s response to Valencia floods, as aid rises to €16.6bn
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Wednesday in parliament almost €2.3 billion in further aid for the country’s flood stricken region as he defended
Spanish PM appoints minister as new central bank chief, causing backlash
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has appointed his minister for digital affairs José Luis Escrivá as the Bank of Spain’s new governor, raising concerns about
Spanish economy grew 2.5% in 2023 – slightly stronger than expected
Spain’s economic growth was slightly stronger than expected in 2023 as gross domestic product picked up pace at the end of last year, official data
Carlos Cuerpo replaces Nadia Calviño as Spain’s Economy Minister
Carlos Cuerpo, who currently heads Spain’s treasury department, is to become the country’s new Economy Minister, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Friday. Cuerpo, who
The Spanish economy returns to pre-pandemic levels
The Spanish economy returned to pre-pandemic levels during the first quarter of this year, growing more than previously estimated, official data showed on Friday, boosting
Spain’s inflation rate soared again in November, the highest for 29 years
Spain’s inflation rate soared again in November, as data released this week shows the crippling impact of rising food prices, on-going supply chain issues across Europe
Last day to exchange any remaining pesetas in circulation to euros
Today (30 June) is the last day to exchange any remaining pesetas into euros. Those still in possession of the original Spanish currency have been
Rodrigo Rato, former head of IMF, acquitted in Bankia trial
The former head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Rodrigo Rato – who was also a People’s Party (PP) finance minister and a deputy prime minister in Spain
