The average electricity price in Spain for this Monday, February 16, 2026, will be set at 4.40 euros per megawatt hour (€/MWh), according to data published by the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE). This represents an increase of 183.95% (2.85 euros less), but it is a very low price, since ...
Buying a home in Spain continues to be a challenge for many families due to the rising prices of the real estate market. According to the latest data published by specialized portals such as Idealista, the average price per square meter reached 2,650 euros, 18.4% more than the previous month. ...
Buying a home is usually one of the most important steps in a person’s life, and it is often done with the help of parents or a partner. It must be taken into account that if it is a donation, the corresponding tax will have to be paid, although some ...
The amount of the Social Security contributory retirement pension depends on two factors, which are the total number of years of contributions and the contribution bases for the latter. The regulatory base is obtained from the contribution bases, and is the reference on which the corresponding percentage is applied according ...
For years, the housing market in Spain faces growing tension marked by rising prices, the shortage of developable land and the Difficulty of access for young people and families with low income. Despite regulatory attempts and policies aimed at improving accessibility, demand continues to exceed supply, especially in large cities. ...
For decades, Australia has had a powerful mining industry, one of the engines of its economy, which needs both specialized workers and personnel for more basic tasks. Salaries, much higher than in similar jobs in Europe, attract many young foreigners with temporary visas. This is the case of Marta Socorro, ...
Starting Monday, December 1, both Madrid and several locations in the community will experience scheduled power outages. Regarding this notice, we must be calm, since it is not a failure in the network or a massive breakdown, but rather temporary interruptions necessary to carry out maintenance work and improve electrical ...
The average price of electricity on Monday, December 1, 2025, will be 91.78 euros per megawatt hour (€/MWh), according to data published by the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE). Thus, the price of electricity drops again by 8.89% (7.31 euros less), if we compare it with the price recorded this ...
In Spain, especially among the youngest, fear is growing that the pension system could be exhausted. That is, the new generations cannot collect a retirement pension because the money has run out. A belief that the Minister of Social Security, Elma Saiz, has wanted to dispel on more than one ...
Joana Regidor, a retiree who receives 800 euros in pension, owes a total of 20,000 euros in a loan “that I have to pay back in a year and a half.” The problem is that he has to pay the house bills, the supermarket shopping and the bills and that ...