Spanish government unveils draft industry bill that will also fight ‘offshoring’
The Spanish government on Tuesday unveiled a draft bill designed to prevent manufacturing companies from moving jobs out of the country, especially if they have
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Stellantis & Chinese firm CATL to invest €4.1bn in battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain
Car giant Stellantis and Chinese electric battery manufacturer CATL announced on Tuesday that they are going to build a major battery factory in Zaragoza, in
Spain approves ‘paid climate leave’ for workers during weather emergencies
Spain’s left-leaning coalition government has approved a ‘paid climate leave’ of up to four days for workers to avoid travelling during weather emergencies, a month
Spain’s booming summer service sector and foreign workers reduce jobless rate
Spain’s unemployment rate fell slightly lower in the third quarter as the service sector expanded, official data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed on
Unemployment in Spain reaches lowest March figure since 2008
Unemployment in Spain decreased notably to hit its lowest figure for the month of March since 2008, data from the country’s Labour Ministry showed on
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
Spain to increase minimum wage by 5%, to €1,134 gross, over 14 payments
The Spanish government has reached an agreement with the country’s unions to raise the minimum wage in 2024 by 5%, representing €54 per month over
Unemployment in Spain reaches its lowest level since 2007
Unemployment in Spain has reached its lowest level since 2007, having decreased 4.59% since December 2022, landing at a figure of 2,707,456 unemployed in December
Telefónica to cut 5,100 jobs in Spain by 2026 – approximately 25% of workforce
Spanish telecoms giant Telefónica is to cut nearly 5,100 jobs in its domestic market by 2026 – which equates to approximately 25% of its workforce
Unemployment rate in Spain falls to its lowest level since 2008
The unemployment rate in Spain fell in the second quarter of 2023 to its lowest level since 2008, official data showed on Thursday, as the
