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28 November 2021, Spain, Pamplona: A general view of a snowy road after a heavy snowfall. Photo: Eduardo Sanz/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Lifestyle

ROAD SAFETY

Advice from Spanish authorities for driving on ice and snow

The Nomad Today 12/8/21

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (L) with Minister of Economic Affairs Nadia Calvino (C) and Minister of Employment Yolanda Diaz in Parliament. Photo: Eva Ercolanese/PSOE.

BUSINESS

Spain's 2021 net public debt issuance to be 25% lower than estimated

The Nomad Today 12/8/21

The First Vice President and Minister of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation, Nadia Calviño, at a press conference at the end of the Council of Ministers meeting. Photo: La Moncloa.

GOVERNMENT

Nadia Calviño, European candidate to chair IMF's main advisory body

The Nomad Today 12/8/21

23 November 2021, Spain, Madrid: People queue outside the Wizink Center to receive their third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Photo: Alberto Ortega/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

CORONAVIRUS

Spain approves vaccination for 5 to 11-year-olds as cases rise

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/7/21

07 December 2021, Portugal, Porto: Porto's Vitor Ferreira (R) and Atletico Madrid's Matheus Cunha battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group B soccer match between FC Porto and Atletico Madrid at Dragon's Stadium. Photo: Miguel Pereira/Atlantico Press via ZUMA Press/dpa.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Atletico Madrid survive in Champions League; Real win Group D

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/8/21

22 November 2021, Spain, Madrid: A car covered with snow in the Puerto de Navacerrada after a heavy snowfall. Photo: Rafael Bastante/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

ROAD SAFETY

Snowfall alert in northern Spain: authorities urge to end holidays earlier

The Nomad Today 12/7/21

car odometer at 295 kilometers per hour. Photo: Ministry of the Interior.

ROAD SAFETY

Man caught in Malaga for driving at 295 km/h on AP-7 motorway

The Nomad Today 12/7/21

16 November 2021, Austria, Voesendorf: A policeman checks the covid passport of a citizen amid lockdown imposed by the authorities on unvaccinated people. Photo: Hans Punz/APA/dpa.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Links to obtain the Covid passport in Spain, region by region

The Nomad Today 12/2/21

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

The first case of Omicron in Mallorca is a Swiss woman

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/2/21

Several cases of Omicron had already been registered on the Spanish mainland in previous days

A view of the modern skyline of Moscow. Photo: Pixabay.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Two people shot in Moscow in dispute about mask-wearing

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/7/21

24 November 2021, Bavaria, Munich: An inspector of the Munich public transport company (MVG) checks the digital vaccination certificate of a woman at the entrance to the underground station at Stachus during a focal point inspection for compliance with the 3G rules in public transport (PNV). From Wednesday, those who want to travel by bus and train must be vaccinated, recovered or tested for Coronavirus. Photo: Matthias Balk/dpa.

Coronavirus

Spanish regions requesting Covid passport during December long weekend

The Nomad Today 12/1/21

11/30/2021. The Minister of Territorial Policy and Government Spokesperson, Isabel Rodríguez, the First Vice President and Minister of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation, Nadia Calviño, and the Minister of Science and Innovation, Diana Morant, have appeared at a press conference at the end of the meeting of the Council of Ministers. Photo: La Moncloa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Spain approves suspension of flights from southern African countries

The Nomad Today 12/1/21

Acting German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L), and Olaf Scholz, Acting German Minister of Finance, take part in a press conference at the Federal Chancellery following the Chancellor's video conference with the Minister Presidents. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa POOL/dpa.

World

GERMANY

Social Democrat Olaf Scholz takes Germany into post-Merkel era

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/8/21

Customers of a cafe in a park in Lund (southern Sweden). Photo: Núria Vila/File photo.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Swedish government presents plans for renewed Covid-19 measures

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/7/21

December 6, 2021, Washington, District of Columbia, USA: President JOE BIDEN speaking in the East Room of the White House about the Build Back Better Act and its impact on prescription drug costs. (Credit Image: © Michael Brochstein/ZUMA Press Wire Photo: Michael Brochstein/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

World

US-RUSSIA

Biden wants to boost Ukrainian defence in case of Russian invasion

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/8/21

11 November 2021, Taiwan, Tainan: Taiwanese soldiers stand guard as tanks are deployed during a shore defence operation as part of a military exercise simulating the defence against the intrusion of the Chinese military, amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing. Photo: Daniel Ceng Shou-Yi/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

World

TECHNOLOGY

Taiwan and US agree on framework for collaboration on key technologies

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/7/21

HANDOUT - 24 November 2021, United Kingdom, London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Photo: Jessica Taylor/Uk Parliament via PA Media/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

World

DRUGS

United Kingdom: Cocaine traces found inside Her Majesty's Parliament

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/7/21

FILED - FILE picture of a person surfing in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP/dpa.

World

ATTACK

Two teens in hospital after suspected shark attack in Australia

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/7/21

woman smiling smile business project by Pixabay.

Work in Spain

WORK IN SPAIN

Spain unemployment fell to pre-pandemic levels in November

The Nomad Today 12/2/21

A retired couple on vacation in Ibiza. Photo: Pixabay.

INFLATION

This is how Spanish pensions will increase in January 2022

The Nomad Today 11/30/21

An older lady rides a bicycle. Photo: Pixabay.

LABOUR RIGHTS

Spanish extra pay: when and why workers and pensioners receive it

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/24/21

18 July 2020, Spain, Huelva: Moroccan seasonal workers embark a ferry from the south quay of the Port of Huelva on their way towards Morocco. Photo: María José López/dpa.

WORK IN SPAIN

Romanians, Moroccans, largest groups of foreign workers in Spain

The Nomad Today 11/18/21

The Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations, José Luis Escrivá, speaks at a press conference at the end of the meeting of the Council of Ministers. Photo: Moncloa.

WORK IN SPAIN

Spain will raise workers' tax contributions to protect pensions

The Nomad Today 11/16/21

Woman laptop computer work by Pixabay.

Work in Spain

UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT

The Spanish Extraordinary Unemployment Subsidy (SED) and how to apply

The Nomad Today 11/10/21

Women employees of a cafeteria, in front of a laptop. Photo: Pexels.

Work in Spain

GUIDE

Tips and links to find a job in Spain

The Nomad Today 10/7/21

Retirees retirement old couple by Pexels.

Moving to Spain

MOVING TO SPAIN

How to get a non-lucrative visa to retire or just enjoy life in Spain

The Nomad Today 10/15/21

27 March 2021, Spain, Palma: German tourists from Leipzig Lucas and Marcel relax on the beach of Arenal. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa

Moving to Spain

GUIDE

Checklist: the basics to do when moving to Spain

The Nomad Today 10/5/21

Shopping cart in a supermarket. Photo: Pixabay.

Business

CONSUMER PRICES

Inflation in Spain set new record due to rising food and fuel prices

The Nomad Today 11/29/21

Hybrid electric cars charging. Photo: Pixabay.

Business

ECOLOGICAL TRANSITION

More than 1,000 Spanish gas stations to offer electric car charging

The Nomad Today 11/26/21

Online shopping by Pexels.

Business

BANKING

Five Spanish commission-free bank accounts

The Nomad Today 11/23/21

Euro banknotes money. Photo: Pixabay

Business

USE OF MONEY

Rules, limits to use cash in Spain and avoid a tax investigation

The Nomad Today 11/3/21

Entrepreneurs

ENTREPRENEURS

Types of companies in Spain, their legal forms and structures

The Nomad Today 9/29/21

Below you can read a list of the most common business types in Spain and their characteristics

31 August 2021, Spain, Mercadal: Beachgoers enjoy the Mediterranean sea at the sunny Cavalleria beach at Menorca's north coast. Photo: Matthias Oesterle/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

TOURISM

Foreign tourists spent 27,5 billion euros in Spain so far this year

The Nomad Today 12/6/21

01 July 2021, Spain, Madrid: A woman shows her European Union coronavirus digital vaccination certificate on the day of its launch at Adolfo Suarez airport in Barajas. Photo: Eduardo Parra/EUROPA PRESS/dpa

CORONAVIRUS

Finnair to allow checking covid passport online before traveling

The Nomad Today 11/29/21

31 August 2021, Spain, Mercadal: Beachgoers enjoy the Mediterranean sea at the sunny Cavalleria beach at Menorca's north coast. Photo: Matthias Oesterle/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

TOURISM

Sun-seeking Brits and Germans boost tourist arrivals to Spain

The Nomad Today 12/3/21

FILED - 28 November 2021, Bavaria, Munich: A Bundeswehr aircraft is seen at the cargo area of the Munich Airport. The German Army is flying patients suffering from coronavirus complications to the airport in Hamburg as part of the so-called "cloverleaf" mechanism coordinated between the federal and state governments. Photo: Peter Kneffel/dpa.

CORONAVIRUS

Spain imposes quarantine on southern Africa travelers due to omicron

The Nomad Today 11/29/21

29 November 2021, United Kingdom, London: People wearing masks walking in Westminster following the announcement of the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson the reintroduction of masks in indoor spaces and some travel restrictions as the first cases of the Omicron variant were detected in the UK. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire/dpa.

TRAVEL

Spain will tighten restrictions for UK travelers from 1 December

The Nomad Today 11/29/21

Hotel at the seaside in Palma Nova, a town on the Spanish Balearic island of Mallorca, in the municipality of Calvià. Photo: Pixabay.

TOURISM

Overnight stays of foreigners in hotels exceed those of Spaniards

The Nomad Today 11/26/21

Madrid

7.3 °C

scattered clouds
Barcelona

12.8 °C

few clouds
Valencia

15.8 °C

few clouds
Alicante

15.7 °C

broken clouds
Malaga

17.4 °C

scattered clouds
Granada

10.9 °C

scattered clouds
Seville

16.4 °C

few clouds
Cadiz

16.1 °C

few clouds
Almeria

13.8 °C

few clouds
Girona

11.7 °C

few clouds
Zaragoza

10.1 °C

broken clouds
San Sebastian

6.6 °C

heavy intensity shower rain
Bilbao

7.1 °C

broken clouds
Santander

6 °C

broken clouds
A Coruna

10 °C

scattered clouds
Vigo

12.1 °C

scattered clouds
Valladolid

6 °C

broken clouds
Salamanca

0.9 °C

light intensity shower rain
Badajoz

12.5 °C

broken clouds
Murcia

17 °C

few clouds

Renfe high speed Spanish trains (AVE) stopped at a station. Photo: Pixabay.

TRAVEL

Spain sells 15-euro tickets to promote Madrid-Galicia high speed train

The Nomad Today 11/23/21

29 November 2021, Spain, Madrid: Spanish director Fernando Leon de Aranoa and Spanish actor Javier Bardem pose for pictures after being nominated for the 36th edition of the Goya Awards. Photo: José Oliva/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

SPANISH CINEMA

These are the favorite films to win the Spanish Goya Awards

The Nomad Today 12/1/21

28 November 2021, Spain, Madrid: Singers Ana Belen (R) and Victor Manuel (C) leave the Tanatorio Parcesa La Paz after attending the funeral of Spanish novelist Almudena Grandes, who died at the age of 61. Photo: Alejandro Martínez Vélez/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

LITERATURE

Spanish novelist Almudena Grandes dies aged 61

The Nomad Today 11/28/21

Palma Christmas lights by Twitter/@ajuntpalma.

TRADITIONS

Christmas in Palma: what to see during the holidays

Pablo Morilla 11/27/21

Showcase of a lottery sales establishment in Spain. Photo: Pixabay.

AVOID LOSING MONEY

10 police tips to avoid scams with the Spanish Christmas lottery

The Nomad Today 11/21/21

A woman walks with a child through the center of Barcelona. Photo: Pixabay.

PROPERTY

Home mortgage signing soars in Spain and sets 10-year record

The Nomad Today 11/30/21

Real estate mortgage property by Pixabay.

PROPERTY

Requirements, documents requested by Spanish banks to grant a mortgage

The Nomad Today 11/19/21

Building facade with balconies in Madrid. Photo: Pixabay.

PROPERTY

Mortgages with the lowest interest rates in Spain

The Nomad Today 11/25/21

The Minister of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, Raquel Sánchez, at a press conference at the end of the meeting of the Council of Ministers. Photo: La Moncloa.

HOUSING

Spain promotes youth insurance for non-payment of rent

The Nomad Today 11/15/21