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US-Spain city comparison: A guide to help Americans decide …
WEBAug 16, 2023 · Manhattan and Madrid at sunset. Deciding where to live in Spain isn't an easy decision for Americans, so this city comparison should help out. Photos: Michael Discenza, Florian Wehde/Unsplash. For US nationals planning a move to Spain, picking the Spanish city, town or region that's most suited to them is hard.
Home insurance in Spain: How does it work and what does it cover?
WEBNov 28, 2022 · In the UK, home contents insurance covers your personal possessions against theft, fire or other damage, while buildings insurance covers the structure of your property if the tiles on your roof are broken in a storm for example, the outside is damaged by fire or a tree falls on part of your property. In Spain, home insurance works slightly ...
Latest News from Spain - The Local
WEBVinicius says Spain should lose 2030 World Cup unless racism declines. Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior has called for Spain to be stripped of its 2030 World Cup hosting duties unless it makes progress on the issue of racism in stadiums. Food and Drink 1.
REMINDER: Everything Brits need to know about travel to Spain …
WEBMay 21, 2021 · Throughout June, travellers from the UK were able to enter Spain without the need to present a negative test or vaccination certificate. The new changes were first announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on June 28th, with an official state bulletin published the following day confirming some more details.. The tightened restrictions come in light of the now dominant Delta variant in the UK ...
EXPLAINED: What are the new rules for travel to Spain for all ...
WEBJun 8, 2021 · All international travellers, regardless of the country, have to fill in Spain's health control form. Travellers from the UK. As of July 2nd, arrivals to Spain from the United Kingdom have had to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test or proof that they have been fully vaccinated. Previously, travellers from the UK were allowed to enter ...
EXPLAINED: How strong is Spain's military? - The Local Spain
WEBDec 6, 2022 · According to the Global Firepower figures, Spain spends almost $12 billion a year on its military ($11,750,000,000 to be exact) a much lower annual spend than those countries with similar military might such as Israel ($17,800,000,000 a year) and Australia ($44,618,000,000). Unsurprisingly, these total spend rankings are dominated by the usual ...
LATEST: What are the rules for travelling to Spain from all countries?
WEBJan 22, 2021 · On Friday, May 21st, Spain announced that it would allow all vaccinated travellers to enter the country from June 7th. "From June 7th, all vaccinated people and their families will be welcome in our country, Spain, regardless of their country of origin," Prime Minister Sánchez said at an international tourism fair in Madrid.. The Spanish government also announced that British travellers would ...
11 of the most influential women in Spain's history - The Local Spain
WEBMar 8, 2022 · Isabella I of Castile, queen and conqueror. Arguably the most influential Spanish woman of all time. Here’s a quick summary of her exploits: she and her husband unified Spain after centuries of Moorish occupation, she reorganised the government system, brought the crime rate down, unburdened the kingdom of Castile and Leon of the enormous debt brought on by her brother, ordered the ...
The tax cuts and other benefits Spain's new Startups Law will bring …
WEBJun 21, 2022 · Improvement in the tax treatment of stock options. Stock options are often a form of remuneration for work that is frequently used in startups. It consists of offering directors or employees the possibility of obtaining shares of the company where they work. Specifically, the tax exemption amount will rise from €12,000 to €45,000.