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- CSIC clears up most-common food myths November 19, 2024SPAIN'S National Research Council (CSIC) has announced a new book series seeking to debunk widely-held myths through scientific answers – including whether bread really makes you put on weight.
- How to help residents affected by the recent floods November 5, 2024VARIOUS charities and organisations – local and national – have set up channels for members of the public to help those affected by the storms and flash floods in the province of Valencia.
- Anti-phone scam and cold-call laws announced October 24, 2024NEW legislation aiming to protect the public from telephone scams and cold-calling is under construction, and will attempt to attack it at source by tightening up on commercial use of customers' personal data.
- Energy-efficiency certificates for Spanish homes explained October 4, 2024ANYONE who has let out or sold their property in recent years will have gone through the process of obtaining an energy-efficiency certificate – and, if you're planning to sell yours or rent it, you need to know what is involved.
- Euribor could drop to 2.5% next year as Spain drives economic growth in bloc September 26, 2024INTEREST rates in the Eurozone could fall to 2.5% next year, having closed August 2024 on 3.75%, according to latest research.
- Spain's Paralympians smash medal record at Paris 2024 September 8, 2024AS THE 2024 Paralympic Games comes to a close, Team Spain has smashed its own record medal-count and broken the 40 barrier for the first time.
- Homeowner funds for replacing air-conditioning units 'offered in some regions' August 23, 2024GRANTS of up to €250 are available this year for replacing older air-conditioning units in a bid to encourage greater energy efficiency.
- House price rises 'treble national average' in Spain's islands August 16, 2024RESIDENTIAL property prices rose again in July outside of Spain's major cities, with homes for sale on the islands now breaking post-recession records.
- Mortgage applications increase for first time in two years as home prices soar July 31, 2024DEMAND for mortgages to buy a home has begun to rise for the first time since 2022, despite rates being at their highest levels in nearly a decade.
- Records Spain broke with its Euro win...and other fun facts about La Roja July 16, 2024SPAIN'S last-minute win against England in the 2024 UEFA Euros comes on the 60th anniversary of the country's first-ever title in the much-followed competition – and has broken numerous records, too.
- 'Second chance' for homebuyers to apply for income tax deduction May 31, 2024RESIDENTS in Spain who bought a new home before 2013 may still be able to offset the purchase against their annual tax return, if they have not done so already.
- BBVA begins merger talks with Banco Sabadell May 3, 2024TWO of Spain's largest high-street banks are reported to be in merger talks, potentially resulting in the joint entity being the second-biggest in the country in terms of share capital.
- Holiday plans for 2024: Up to €1,500, staycations or Europe, and DIY bookings most popular April 6, 2024THE average Spanish resident will spend between €500 and €1,500 on their holidays this year, with three in 10 set to increase their budget from last year and 16% reducing it.
- Express rail fares slashed by 40% through increase in competition April 4, 2024HIGH-SPEED rail services between Spain's largest two cities and France have been snapped up by half a million passengers in less than nine months, reveals the transport board.
- Spain's post office launches nationwide luggage locker service April 2, 2024SPAIN'S State post office has launched a new solution for passing travellers who do not want to lug their suitcases around: Lockers for bags are now provided, with prices depending upon weight.
