The price of electricity continues to rise and climbs on Tuesday to 287 euros/MWh, 7% more than on Monday. This is the highest price since 4 October, two months ago, when it was 289 euros. Moreover, since last Sunday, it has been above the 200 euro barrier for three consecutive days.In the auction, the price of electricity in the wholesale market, the so-called pool, this … [Read more...] about The price of electricity in Spain soars to 287 euros/MWh on Tuesday, its highest price in two months
Spain’s Renfe modifies conditions of free rail travel to prevent misuse
The Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda has modified the conditions of free conventional medium-distance travel passes to prevent the misuse of these tickets. Some users have been reserving a seat on trains with the pass and then not travelling.After detecting irregular use of the tickets, which undermines the effectiveness of measures aimed at encouraging … [Read more...] about Spain’s Renfe modifies conditions of free rail travel to prevent misuse
No update on extension of the 20 cents fuel rebate in Spain.
The Spanish government has still not clarified whether it will extend the 20 cents per litre of fuel aid, which comes to an end on 31 December. The Minister for Territorial Policy and government spokesperson, Isabel Rodríguez, has assured that the government is still analysing the measures to be included in the extension of the economic response plan to the crisis caused by the … [Read more...] about No update on extension of the 20 cents fuel rebate in Spain.
The best mobile phone companies in Spain
So, you have just moved to Spain, or are planning a move to Spain, or you just need to have a mobile phone in Spain.Whatever the reason, I have written this blog post to let you know what the best phone companies are in Spain, in my opinion, of course.Over the last two decades I have changed phone companies on numerous occasions.Sometimes because I got angry with … [Read more...] about The best mobile phone companies in Spain
Spain’s baby boomers start to retire
Older workers belonging to the baby boom generation (those born between 1957 and 1977 and who make up the largest generation in Spain, with around 14 million people, according to INE data) will start to retire from 1 January 2023, putting pressure on the Social Security system, which will not only have to pay many more and higher pensions, but will also have to revalue the … [Read more...] about Spain’s baby boomers start to retire