Manufacturing
Alarming slowdown in vehicle manufacturing in Spain with almost 20% drop in November
The situation for electric vehicles is even more serious. So far this year, production has fallen by nearly 30 per cent
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Business
New top job at Spanish energy giant announced for former British ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott
After leaving the embassy in September, the former diplomat will become executive chairman of Iberdrola Energía Internacional from 1 January
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Mental health
Spain's suicide rate falls for first time in more than five years
In 2023 there were 111 fewer deaths from suicide and the latest data for the first half of 2024 have added another 6.3% drop, double that of the previous period
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Economy
Bank of Spain's growth rate forecast adjusted upwards to 3.1%
Banco de España experts said this is despite the fallout from the recent 'Dana' weather events and low business investment in the country
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Business
Spain's self-employed will not be submitting invoices electronically as of next year
It will not be compulsory until at least 2027 and neither will the IVA sales tax exemption come into force in 2025
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Food and drink
Spain's famous 'jamón' ham, whole or sliced and which is better for your wallet?
The country's leading independent consumer watchdog has reached a conclusion after carrying out a price analysis of both options
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Business
Beach bar owners angry as European Commission threatens Spain over 'chiringuito' concessions
Brussels considers that procedures for issuing business permits on the coast do not comply with EU regulations
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Guinness World Records
Latest edition of Guinness World Records includes these 15 amazing new Spanish feats
Christian López Rodríguez, with more than 140 world record titles, returns in the "icons" section. He was diagnosed with type one diabetes when he was 12 years old, something he refuses to see as a limitation
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Transport
Union postpones strikes called on Spain's high-speed Iryo trains over Christmas
The industrial action by workers was scheduled for 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 December and 1 January 2025
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Transport
Government's travel subsidies for regular users of trains and buses will continue for another six months
The scheme was introduced in 2022, in response to the economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and it is good news for passengers who will continue to enjoy reduced fares of up to 50% until June 2025
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Tourism
Spain opens case against Airbnb for listing 'thousands of illegal ads' on its booking platform
The ministry for consumer affairs had warned the global tourist accommodation portal to remove this advertising "immediately", although without success
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Health
Popular singer in hospital after falling ill while recording TV show in Spain
The 81-year-old is recognised as one of the most successful Spanish performers worldwide, having sold more than 70 million records in seven languages
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Social media
Spain to tighten law to combat spreading of fake news online and over social media
The Spanish government plans to introduce a bill to force 'influencers' and digital platforms to publish corrections to posts in a bid to prevent the spread of disinformation
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Crime
Killer captured by Google Maps while moving dismembered body in northern Spanish village
Police officers have finally been able to solve the murder thanks to an image taken by one of the technology giant's roaming Street View vehicles that happened to be passing
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Energy prices
This is how much the average electricity bill is likely to go up next year, according to consumer group in Spain
The OCU said that the increase is mainly due to the IVA sales tax on the energy source reverting from 10% to 21%, in addition to other regulatory changes
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