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Women earn €5,000 less than men

Women earn €5,000 less than men

A new report on the gender pay gap in Spain has revealed that women would have to earn over 20 percent more each year than men to get the same salary. According to the annual ‘Wage gap, sticky floor and glass ceiling’ assessment published by the finance ministry, the disparity in average pay packets for men and women in 2024 …

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Finding the lowest-priced petrol stations in Spain during Iran’s conflict

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Fuel prices continue to rise daily, and drivers in Spain are feeling it. The cost of fuel is rising everywhere due to the impact of the Iran war, especially the attacks across the Strait of Hormuz. GeoPortal, one of the government’s most visited websites, is a great tool to use. The threat of oil tankers and blockades along the Strait …

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Electric car drivers in Spain lose key privilege: New rule could mean €200 fine

Electric car drivers in Spain lose key privilege: New rule could mean €200 fine

Under new traffic rules, cars that have the CERO emissions tag in Spain will lose one of their privileges. Credit : autofacil Spain’s drivers of electric and zero emission vehicles may have a rude awakening the next time they take to the highway. The BOE’s Official State Gazette published a recent update to the regulations that removes the long-standing benefit …

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