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Spain’s public healthcare struggles as private sector fills in the gaps

Spain’s public health struggles as private sector fills the gaps

Most expats of working age register for social security to access public healthcare. Photo credit: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock The Spanish healthcare system has undergone a significant shift in the last decade. It is considered to be one of the best in Europe. Although the Sistema Nacional de Salud is still publicly-funded and available to all residents, almost one third of its infrastructure …

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What is the current state of this beer, which was voted best Spanish beer by 2023? It scored 94 out of 100.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: This was voted the best Spanish beer in 2023 after scoring 94 out 100 at - how does it hold up two years later?

The German Finest Beer Selection has chosen a SPANISH beer produced by the Mahou brewery as the best in the country. Barrica de Mahou Bourbon was rated the best of all the Spanish brews, scoring 94 out of 100.  The Barrica de Mahou beers are part of the Mahou-San Miguel range, which was founded in Madrid in 1890.  This Imperial …

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Spain turns to ‘IKEA-style’ flat-pack homes to solve massive housing shortage

SPAIN is betting on ‘IKEA-style’ kit homes to solve a massive housing deficit that has left the country short of 600,000 properties. A quiet revolution is taking place in the construction industry, with companies now looking to factory-built wooden homes to speed up development and lower costs. Currently, Spain lags far behind its neighbours, with only 5% of new builds …

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