Thanks to a pending agreement between the two major political parties in Spain, 14 mayors of provincial capital cities could see their salaries reduced. At present the said mayors receive over 67,055 euros a year in salary, which is the salary of a Spanish Secretary of State.
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Cuts to Grants for the Handicapped
by Martin Myall •
It’s not only the pensioners, doctors and teachers that are out protesting on the nation’s streets, but also the handicapped, who have seen financial support slashed. There are four million people in Spain who are considered to have a physical or mental handicap to varying degrees.
Spain Accelerates Afghan Withdrawal
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish Minister of Defence, Pedro Montes, has announced that the withdrawal from Afghanistan would be accelerated, but that it would not affect Spain’s pledge to remain there until 2014.
Electricity Goes Up January 1st
by Martin Myall •
The Minister of Industry, José Manuel Soria, has announced that the rates on electricity will go up 3% as of the 1st of January.
Golf – A Humbling Game
by Marianne Lindahl •
Why do people play golf, when it’s so hard? One day you occasionally get a glimpse of greatness from hitting a long straight drive or sinking a long putt, only to fall into the deepest humiliation after a couple of air shots or topping the ball several times on the same fairway. Not to mention missing the hole with 1cm after three putts.
Looming Iberia Strike
by Martin Myall •
Brace yourselves for industrial action by the Spanish national airline, Iberia, who have scheduled strike action for Friday the 14th and then from Monday the 17th through to Friday the 21st.
Wife Beating Senator?
by Martin Myall •
The Supreme Court is investigating a conservative Senator for the Canary Islands for allegedly beating his wife.
Spain Heads Cocaine Users
by Martin Myall •
It’s not very often that we come out in number one slot, so even if it is for a negative reason, it’s worth celebrating. Spain has the highest percentage of cocaine and cannabis users in Europe.
Banks and Government Suggest…
by Martin Myall •
As the number of defaults grows on mortgages, the banking board suggests that more properties should be built and more mortgages granted for them. You can be forgiven for wanting to read that twice to make sure you have understood – don’t worry; you have.
Spain’s Chronological Confusion
by Martin Myall •
When travelling between Spain and the UK – and even Portugal and Spain, you have to remember the hour difference – we’re in a different time zone… or are we?