The tobacco company Altadis in Cádiz will close permanently at the end of April, with six employees transferring to the Logroño plant and the rest taking early retirement.
Official unemployment down in 13 regions in March 2014
The number of people officially registered as unemployed with the Public Employment Office (former INEM) fell by 0.35% during March 2014 compared to the previous month, the biggest decline for March since 2006.
Foreclosures down in 2013
The total number of foreclosures initiated in 2013 was down by 9.8% on the previous year but it was still a staggering 82,860.
Record olive oil production
This year’s olive oil campaign has been historic, not only for record production figures but also for the fact that for the first time, Spain has become the world’s leading supplier of oil.
Amendments to the Spanish Traffic Law
The Congress of Deputies has approved the reform of the Spanish Traffic Law and this legislation will come into effect one month after its publication in the Official State Bulletin (BOE).
Experts recommend reducing direct taxes
A report drawn up for the government by a team of so-called experts has suggested a reduction in direct taxes and social contributions combined with the raising of indirect taxes, such as VAT.
Winning ways for Nerja athletes
The female youth team from the Nerja Athletic Club won the Spanish Cross Country Championship held in Oropesa del Mar, Castellón, on Sunday.
New olive oil regulations now mandatory
Bars, restaurants and other catering establishments in Spain now have to provide olive oil in small, sealed and officially brand labelled containers or face fines ranging from €600 to €600,000.
No end in sight to cases of fraud
Police have arrested businessman José Luis Aneri on suspicion of massive fraud against both the state and the regional government of Madrid.
Health tax on fuels breached EU directive
The European Court of Justice, ECJ, has ruled that a tax imposed by the Spanish government on fuels to help finance the public health system is illegal and has ordered the subsequent 13 billion euros raised between 2002 and 2011 to be returned.