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Alvaro del Castaño. Credit: Linkedin Goldman Sachs Group Inc. announced that Alvaro del Castaño, its co-head for Spain and Portugal and head of private wealth management, will retire after more than three decades at the bank. According to Reuters, del Castaño’s departure follows reports that he had authored political opinion pieces criticising both Donald Trump and Pedro Sánchez. The articles …

The newcomers have brought a fresh perspective to communities already shaped and influenced by tourism. The climate, slower pace of living, and affordable property in comparison to their home country attracted them. This migration has had a clear impact on the demand for solar panels. Solar panels are a popular choice for people who want to take advantage of the …

Since 2018, Spain’s minimum wage has increased by 61%, rising from €736 to €1,184 per month in 14 payments. Photo credit: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock The Spanish Minister of Labour, Yolanda Díaz, has proposed a potential increase to the Salario Mínimo Interprofesional (SMI) that would vary depending on whether it becomes subject to income tax. Díaz has stated that if the Ministry of …

Trump. Credit: Brian Jason, Shutterstock. YouTube has settled a lawsuit by U.S. Donald Trump for $24.5 million over the suspension his account due to the Capitol Riots of January 6, according to court documents filed on Monday September 29. The deal makes YouTube the last of the three major tech companies – alongside Meta and X – to resolve lawsuits …

The gambling industry is booming at an unprecedented rate. Credit: Sigma Group Photo| Credit: Sigma Group Photo Global gambling is a giant in the entertainment industry, combining thrills, technology and commerce at an unprecedented scale. The overall market revenue, which includes online platforms, casinos, lotteries, and sports betting, is expected to reach $700 billion by 2025. While “market cap” isn’t …

The goal is to eliminate tax fraud, and transfer all bookkeeping onto a digital system that can be traced. VeriFactu – What it is VeriFactu, despite the confusion that often occurs, is a technical standard and not a government portal. Invoicing software that is approved must produce invoices that comply with strict criteria. Each invoice has a unique code and …

Mercadona trolleys. Credit: Rafa Jodar, Shutterstock Mercadona is pressing ahead with its expansion in Portugal, offering hundreds of new jobs with some salaries reaching nearly €4,900 gross per month. The Spanish supermarket giant has also unveiled a €290 million logistics hub and continues to open new stores across the country. Mercadona offers legal jobs with high salaries NIT states that …

Diversification is being driven by EU funding and tax incentives. Climate change and rural depopulation are still major challenges. Understanding Spain’s GDP Spain’s GDP will grow 3.2% by 2024. This is higher than the previous projections, and it will lead all of Europe in terms of growth.[1]. The real GDP growth rate is projected to be around 2.6% in 2025, …

Open Horizons project. Credit: Instagram @openhorizonsprojecteu According to the EU-funded Open Horizons Project, which aims to boost women-led deep tech and digital startups, its first call for applications received 256 submissions from 32 different countries. European Commission. The applications covered fields like AI, green technology, IoT and agritech, energy, sustainability, blockchain, cyber security, textiles and next-generation Internet. The ten countries …

Nokwesi holds a child who attends her pre-school. Photo credits: Alexander Sánchez Siyakhula Preschool, located in Plettenberg bay, South Africa in the township Qolweni has been a source of hope and opportunity for children in this area since 1997. Nokwesi founded the preschool, which she also heads, with a simple, but powerful, mission: to make sure that children from the …