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Spotify increases prices for all Premium Plans by a second time in two years

Spotify announces second price hike in two years, with all premium plans affected

This marks a €2 total increase in the individual plan. Credit: Ployker / Shutterstock.com Spotify has raised its subscription rates in Europe for a second time. This makes ad-free music more expensive for everyone. The Swedish streaming giant confirmed the new rates will be effective immediately for new and existing customers, with the biggest change being the family plan. Updated …

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Ryanair’s baggage handlers have announced a strike that will affect Spain until 2025.

Bad news for holidaymakers as Ryanair baggage handlers announce strike across Spain until end of 2025

HOLIDAYMAKERS who plan to travel to Spain this summer may face major disruptions. Baggage handlers employed by Ryanair, a low-cost carrier, have announced a strike which could last up until the end year. Over 3,000 workers for Azul Handling belonging to the General Workers’ Union (UGT) will stage a walkout from August 15 in protest against alleged ‘abuse of overtime’, …

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Heat-related death rates in Spain in July were 57% higher than the same month a previous year

Heat-related deaths were 57% higher in July than a year earlier in Spain

Heatwaves have been a constant feature over the last couple of months, and this has led to a 57% increase in heat-related fatalities during July. The Daily Mortality Monitoring System, or MoMo, reported 1,046 deaths last month due to higher temperatures than average. In 2022, there were 2,217 heat-related deaths after 41 days of high temperatures. READ MORE Staying Cool …

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