Economy

The National Court endorses that the Treasury collects personal income tax if there are indications that severance payments act as a 'bridge' to retirement

The National Court endorses that the Treasury collects personal income tax if there are indications that severance payments act as a ‘bridge’ to retirement

The Treasury has obtained the endorsement of the National Court to stop terminations by mutual agreement disguised as dismissals of workers close to retirement. The court considers that departures from the company should be treated as terminations agreed upon by mutual agreement and, therefore, not exempt from the payment of ...

The Government will pay up to 15,000 euros to those who stand out in these sectors

The Government will pay up to 15,000 euros to those who stand out in these sectors

The Official State Gazette (BOE) has published the regulatory bases for the National Geographic Sciences Awards, which can now be consulted at the Order RTRM/486/2026 of May 4. Promoted by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Óscar Puente, the intention is to recognize people and companies that have ...

Brussels promotes tobacco review despite doubts about the scientific basis

Brussels promotes tobacco review despite doubts about the scientific basis

The debate on tobacco is moving again in Brussels and it does so at a particularly delicate moment. The European Commission has taken an important step to review the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), a key rule for deciding how cigarettes, vapes, heated tobacco or nicotine pouches will be regulated in ...