Rumours abound that Spain is on the verge of requesting a ‘bailout’ and it would be more than double the amount requested by Greece.
Spain slump to defeat
Spain suffered a shock defeat to Switzerland in their opening match of the World Cup, despite dominating play for the vast majority of the match. It was Switzerland’s first opening win since 1954.
Plans for a general strike
The CCOO and UGT Trades Unions have decided upon September 29th as the date for a general strike to protest against the government’s labour policy. It is the same day that the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has called for action throughout the EU.
Decline in unemployment in May
According to the Ministry of Employment and Immigration, unemployment in Spain fell by 76,223 people in May, the second consecutive monthly decline.
Spain scrape past Saudi Arabia
A last minute goal by Llorente saved the blushes for Spain as they overcame a resilient Saudi Arabia 3-2 in Austria in the first of their warm-up games for the World Cup.
Changes to the Traffic Act
Today, Tuesday May 25th, sees the introduction ‘with vigour’ of the new Traffic Act with changes made to facilitate, amongst other things, speedier collection and payment of fines.
IMF expresses concern about Spanish economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again raised concerns about Spain’s economy, advocating drastic reforms to ensure its recovery.
Austerity measures
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has announced a package of measures aimed at reducing the public deficit, including a reduction in salaries of public sector staff, the abolition of the ‘baby cheque’ and the freezing of pensions.
Amendment to Anti-Tobacco Law could be in force by January 2011
The amendment to the Anti-Tobacco Law prohibiting smoking in all enclosed public spaces is now set to take effect by January 1st 2011, earlier if an agreement can be reached within the Congress of deputies.
King recovering favourably after operation
King Juan Carlos spent a quite night in the Hospital Clinic in Barcelona after undergoing surgery yesterday to remove a benign growth from his right lung.