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According to the European Parliament's Spring 2022 Eurobarometer, nearly 7 out of 10 Spaniards say they are not prepared for a rise in energy and food prices as a result of the European Union's actions in response to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.

Cost of living Spain: 7 out of 10 people living in Spain say they can't cope with rising energy and food prices Nearly 7 out of 10 Spaniards say they are not prepared for a rise in energy and food prices as a result of the European Union's actions in response to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. This is according to the

Iif a Spanish couple wishes to have a child through surrogacy, they are forced to find a service in a different jurisdiction and contract internationally. When the child is born, however, the filiation of child is not legally recognised here in Spain. While, most Spanish authorities have allowed parents to bring a surroagte child into Spain; this creates additional complications with the rights of parents since the baby's birth is not registered in Spain.

Should Spain consider legalising surrogacies? Is the current approach in dealing with surrogacies effective to uphold the rights of its citizens and the surrogate child?

Surrogacy in Spain | Klev&Vera Why is surrogacy illegal in Spain? Surrogacy is process in which a hired woman carries a baby for a couple who are unable to conceive or carry a child for themselves – due to medical, physical, or personal reasons. There are two types of surrogacies which make the law controversial. In a tradition...

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez faced the first debate on the state of the nation yesterday as if it were a new start, a chance to reconnect with the Spanish people and with political allies, who had been demanding a shift to more left-wing policies.

Spain's PM Sánchez announces new measures in first state of the nation debate In addition to more taxes on financial institutions and energy companies, there will be 100% discounts for travellers on some rail services. “This government will not al

If you're planning on buying or selling property in Spain in 2022, it's a good idea to keep up to date on what's happening in the Spanish property market. According to the first quarter of the Knight Frank house price index, Spain is among the countries where prices are increasing the least.

Property prices Spain 2022: Spain among the countries where house prices are increasing the least If you're planning on buying or selling property in Spain in 2022, it's a good idea to keep up to date with Spanish property market statistics regarding house prices.

This autumn tickets for all buses, metros and trains in Barcelona will be cut in half. The measure is designed to help city’s inhabitants better cope with soaring inflation and the rising cost of living. From September 1 to December 31, ticket prices for public transport in will be: a 30-day pass will cost €20–rather than €40–and the T-Casual ten-trip pass will cost €5.70, down from €11.35. A single journey ticket will cost just €1.20.

https://www.timeout.com/news/barcelona-is-slashing-public-transport-prices-to-fight-the-cost-of-living-crisis-070522

Barcelona is slashing public transport prices to fight the cost of living crisis Tickets for all buses, metros and trains will be halved.

A Spanish court on Thursday (Friday in Manila) ruled that sending unaccompanied Moroccan minors back home after they entered the Ceuta enclave in May last year was illegal and violated their rights.

Returning minors to Morocco from Spain enclave 'illegal' -- court Madrid, Spain: A Spanish court on Thursday (Friday in Manila) ruled that sending unaccompanied Moroccan minors back home after they entered the Ceuta enclave in May last year was illegal and violated their rights. More than 10,000 people surged across the frontier into Spain's tiny North African enc...

Recently, there has been an abundance of cancelled flights and chaos in many of the major airports within Europe and the UK, particularly in Spain. Overburdened with a surplus of passengers, staff shortages cause many passengers miss their flights. So, what can you do if you are caught in this scenario? How can you get the compensation you are entitled to?

Flight delays in Spain | Klev&Vera How do I sue an airline? Recently, there has been an abundance of cancelled flights and chaos within many of the major airports within Europe and the UK. In particular, Spanish airports have been overburdened with a surplus of passengers due to the shortage of staff. The Local (es) news explained th...

While the war in Ukraine dominates NATO's agenda, member states bordering the Mediterranean want the alliance to prepare for other potential flashpoints from the south, including a rapid increase in irregular migration. Spain warned it could be used as a pressure tactic by what it called "hostile actors."

Spain Urges NATO to Address Threats from North Africa Madrid warns migration could be used as a pressure tactic by 'hostile actors'

Just days before the government's anti-crisis measures to alleviate the effects of the war in Ukraine were due to expire, the Cabinet met to approve an extension to the plan, not for another three months as originally expected but for six, until 31 December this year.

Spain's government injects 15bn into the economy with a raft of initiatives to soften the effects of inflation The anti-crisis measures are to be extended until 31 December, with IVA tax rate on electricity dropping to 5% and the fuel discount remaining the same

Spain-based cabin crew at Ryanair plan to strike for 12 days this month to demand better working conditions, the USO and SICTPLA unions said on Saturday, raising the prospect of travel chaos as the summer tourist season gets under way.

Ryanair cabin crew in Spain announce 12 new days of strikes in July The strikes planned for later this month raise the prospect of travel chaos as the summer tourist season gets under way.

Spain has approved a draft of a new gender recognition law which would allow for trans people to update their legal gender marker without the need for hormones or surgery.

Spain takes first step towards letting trans people self-determine legal gender Spain has approved a draft of a new gender recognition law which would allow for trans people to self-determine their legal gender.

Spain approved an anti-crisis package worth €9.1 billion aimed at reducing the impact of inflation on the most vulnerable and targeting the windfall profits made by big energy companies this year due to the soaring price of gas on global markets. Workers, the self-employed and the unemployed with incomes lower than €14,000 gross per year will receive direct aid of €200 to deal with rising living costs. There will also be a new tax on energy companies that will come into force in 2023.

Spain approves anti-crisis package targeting energy companies The government on Saturday (25 June) approved a new anti-crisis package worth €9.1 billion aimed at reducing the impact of inflation on the most vulnerable and targeting the windfall profits made by big energy companies this year due to the soaring price of gas on global markets.

US President Biden is in Spain today for a NATO summit expected to significantly bolster the alliance's defense posture along its eastern edge, including ramping up troop levels and positioning heavy equipment, as Western leaders contemplate the next phase of the war in Ukraine. The announcements expected over the course of the two-day summit would harden the collective's defenses as Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth month. Not since the Cold War has NATO made such significant enhancements to its posture.

Biden set to arrive at NATO summit that could help determine the next phase of war in Ukraine President Joe Biden arrives in Spain on Tuesday for a NATO summit expected to significantly bolster the alliance's defense posture along its eastern edge, including ramping up troop levels and positioning heavy equipment, as Western leaders contemplate the next phase of the war in Ukraine.

Trying to understand a new education system, especially in another language, can be daunting. Fortunately, the process in Barcelona isn’t overly complicated, but it does require that you understand the process and stick to the key dates to avoid disappointment.

Choosing a school for your children in Barcelona | Klev&Vera Understand the education system, discover how to choose a school in Barcelona and secure a place for your child in this easy-to-understand guide.

The USO and Sitcpla unions, representing Ryanair cabin crew in Spain, have called six 24-hour strikes to try to pressure the company into negotiating a collective agreement over working conditions. Strikes are due to take place in all ten Spanish airports from which the airline operates, on 24, 25, 26 and 30 June and 1 and 2 July.

Passengers hit by Ryanair strike action in Spain could be entitled to at least 250 euros in compensation, says consumers association It was announced on Monday that Ryanair cabin crew in Spain are planning to strike on six dates in June and July to try to pressure the airline into negotiating a collec

The British Embassy in Madrid has said that UK residents' right to vote in town hall elections in Spain still stood, even after Brexit. Uncertainty arose following a recent ruling by the EU's top court that Britons in France could not vote in local elections or stand as local councillors after Brexit as it was up to France and not the EU to extend that right, which was lost to British citizens there when the UK left the EU.

EU ruling does not affect UK expats right to vote in Spain Expats in Spain can still go to the polls and stand in local election, despite the effects of Brexit

Spain will deploy 10,000 police officers to protect upcoming NATO summit: More than 40 heads of state and government are scheduled to attend the gathering at a time of heightened global tension due to the invasion of Ukraine

https://english.elpais.com/spain/2022-06-17/spain-will-deploy-10000-police-officers-to-protect-upcoming-nato-summit.html

The Biden administration has lifted its requirement that international travelers test negative for COVID-19 within a day before boarding a flight to the United States, ending one of the last remaining government mandates designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

US Lifts COVID-19 Test Requirement for International Travel The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that the requirement will end early Sunday morning

The goal of Spain's "Crea y Crece Law" is to boost the number of companies being created, facilitate their expansion and to improve the Spanish business environment. The most noticeable change to be introduced by law is the increased accessibility for the incorporation of limited liability companies – LLCs or Ltds (SL in Spanish).

It will be easier and cheaper to set up a company in Spain | Klev&Vera Discover how and why it will be soon easier to create and expand business in Spain with the new Company law and how you can take action today.

Spain is campaigning for NATO to pay more attention to non-military threats on its so-called southern flank, comprised of the Maghreb and Sahel countries under growing Russian influence even as it addresses the Ukraine conflict on its eastern border.

Spain wants NATO to flag migration as 'hybrid threat' in policy roadmap Spain, as host of an upcoming NATO summit, will push for the inclusion of "hybrid threats" such as irregular migration, food insecurity and terrorism in the alliance's new policy roadmap, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said in an interview.

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €8.4 billion measure aimed at reducing the wholesale prices in and Portugal by lowering the input costs of fossil fuel-fired power stations. The measure will apply until 31 May 2023. The support will take the form of a payment that operates as a direct grant to electricity producers aimed at financing part of their fuel cost.

State aid: Commission approves Spanish and Portuguese measure to lower electricity prices amid energy crisis (Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €8.4 billion Spanish and Portuguese …

Last week Spain voted in favour of a proposal to draw up legislation to abolish prostitution, cracking down further on pimping and introducing tougher penalties for men buying s*x in a controversial initiative that has split the women's rights movement.

Spain to draw up laws to abolish prostitution Spain voted on Tuesday in favour of a proposal to draw up legislation to abolish prostitution, cracking down further on pimping and introducing tougher penalties for men buying s*x in a controversial initiative that has split the women's rights movement.

Cancelled flights and delays at airports are fuelling anxiety among UK holidaymakers ahead of the key summer season. Airlines are being blamed for taking more bookings than they can manage following steep staff cuts during the height of Covid when travel ground to a halt. But industry leaders have argued the government could have done more to support the sector during the pandemic.

Fears grow for summer holidays after flight cancellations Travel agents say staff are dealing with calls from holidaymakers anxious about their plans.

When renting a property in Spain, in the majority of cases you will be required to pay a deposit to cover possible damages that may arise during the lease. But what happens if the owner refuses to return your deposit at the end of the contract?

How to get your rental deposit back from a landlord in Spain When renting a property in Spain, in the majority of cases, and as stated in Spain's rental law (LAU), you will be required to pay a deposit to cover possible damages that may arise during the lease.

Considering a master’s degree in Spain? Choosing where to obtain a master’s degree can be difficult, and often daunting, when faced with the decision of where to study outside of your home country. Here’s what you need to know about studying in

Master’s degree in Spain for international students: what you need to know | Klev&Vera Find out why and why not to study a master’s degree in Spain, we analyse the courses offer, costs and much more so you can take a more informed decision.

Spain’s Supreme Court confirms conviction of YouTuber who humiliated a homeless man:
A youth known online as ‘ReSet’ was prosecuted for hate crimes after he posted a video in which he fed toothpaste-filled cookies to a beggar in 2017

https://english.elpais.com/spain/2022-06-01/spains-supreme-court-confirms-conviction-of-youtuber-who-humiliated-a-homeless-man.html

Exasperated by hanging endlessly on the telephone to speak to a human being at a call centre? Spain aims to end the anguish by requiring companies to respond to customers within three minutes.

Ring in the changes: Spain to make call centres pick up within three minutes A draft bill also requires companies to use a freephone number available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

The Biden administration is expecting a commitment from Spain—set to be announced at next week's Summit of the Americas—to resettle refugees from the Western Hemisphere for the first time ever.

Scoop: Biden set to secure historic refugee deal with Spain Spain is expected to agree to resettle refugees from the Western Hemisphere for the first time ever.

Spain opened the borders of its North African enclaves Ceuta and Melilla to Moroccan workers on Tuesday, two years after their closure and following the resolution of a drawn-out diplomatic crisis.

Spain partially reopens enclaves to Moroccan workers Spain opened the borders of its North African enclaves Ceuta and Melilla to Moroccan workers on Tuesday, two years after their closure and following the resolution of a drawn-out diplomatic crisis.The European Union's only borders on African soil had been shuttered in 2020 at the height of the coron...

For some in Brussels, Russia's invasion of Ukraine makes securing new trade partnerships an urgent mission once again. The supply-chain disruption caused by the war fueled calls to open up more commerce with the rest of the world to diversify sources of everything from natural gas to sunflower oil.

It’s time to trade: 8 free-trade deals Brussels wants to seal Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is pushing EU countries to strengthen trade links around the world.