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FILED - 10 March 2020, Russia, Moscow: Nursultan Nazarbayev, former President of Kazakhstan and Chairman of the Kazakh Security Council, attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured). Nazarbayev, who ruled Kazakhstan for over 30 years before stepping aside in 2019, has announced that he will retire from politics entirely after bloody unrest rocked the country's establishment. Photo: -/Kremlin/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

World

ASIA

Kazakhstan's former leader Nazarbayev announces political retirement

The Nomad Today 1/19/22

Across the country, 225 people were killed, according to official figures. More than 10,000 were arrested

18 August 2020, Spain, Palma: Passengers wait in front of Ryanair check-in desk at Palma de Mallorca Airport. Germany has declared nearly all of Spain, including the island of Mallorca, as risky areas following a spike of coronavirus cases. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa

Economy & Business

'ABUSIVE' CHARGE

Spanish Balearic Islands fine Ryanair for charging hand luggage

The Nomad Today 1/18/22

The Balearic government authority bases its decision on several court rulings that stated that hand luggage cannot be considered luggage

Property

HOUSING

Youth rental subsidy will benefit tenants of rooms up to 300 euros

The Nomad Today 1/18/22

The subsidy, in general, will be granted to people up to 35 years of age whose annual income does not exceed 24,318.84 euros.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Catalonia to lift overnight coronavirus curfew starting on Friday

The Nomad Today 1/18/22

Going out restrictions do not exist anywhere else in Spain, which has one of the highest vaccination rates in Europe.

Young woman sad dissapointment by Pexels.

Moving to Spain

SOCIAL BENEFITS

Reasons for losing the right to the Spanish Minimum Vital Income

The Nomad Today 1/17/22

Those who have the right to receive the minimum vital income could lose it if they stop meeting some requirements.

One of Renfe's low cost high-speed trains (AVLO). Photo: Renfe.

Economy & Business

FROM 21 JANUARY

Renfe launches low cost Madrid-Valencia high-speed train service

The Nomad Today 1/17/22

The Avlo tickets will go on sale on 20 January with prices starting at 7 euros .

15 January 2022, Spain, Granada: Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez (R) and the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) candidate for the presidency of the Andalusian Regional Government Juan Espadas attend the proclamation of Juan Espadas as the PSOE candidate for the Andalusian elections. Photo: Álex Cámara/EUROPA PRESS/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

PM Sánchez: the Spanish Covid-19 vaccine will be ready before July

The Nomad Today 1/16/22

The head of the government visited the laboratories of the pharmaceutical company Rovi, which produces the Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus in Spain

Moving to Spain

SOCIAL BENEFITS

How much is the Spanish Minimum Vital Income in 2022?

The Nomad Today 1/14/22

In 2022, the amount of minimum pensions, non-contributory pensions and the IMV have risen by 3%, as established by the State budget law

28 December 2021, Spain, Barcelona: Passers-by walk through the shopping street Portal del Angel under Christmas decorations. Photo: Jordi Boixareu/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

Economy & Business

CONSUMER PRICES

Spanish inflation ended 2021 at 6.5%, the highest rate since 1992

The Nomad Today 1/14/22

The upward trend in the prices of electricity and food explain much of this increase

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Spain extends vaccine booster doses to everyone over 18

The Nomad Today 1/13/22

The central government also announced the reduction to 5 months of the period between the administration of the second and third dose.

21 December 2021, Spain, Madrid: A person picks up a free antigen test at a pharmacy in Madrid. The Government of the Community of Madrid has made antigen tests available for free for its citizens before the Christmas gatherings. Photo: Alejandro Martínez Vélez/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Spanish government sets 2.94 euros as maximum price for antigen tests

The Nomad Today 1/13/22

The government confirms the ban on the sale of antigen tests in supermarkets and department stores, which is allowed in other countries such as France, Portugal and Germany

Property

ALL THE DETAILS

Requirements to receive the Spanish 250-euro youth rental bonus

The Nomad Today 1/13/22

The new rental subsidy for young people aged 18-35 will be approved by the government on 18 January, but will apply retroactively from 1 January 2022

Finnair Airport Stewardess cabin crew at Gate 3 by Finnair.

Economy & Business

AIRLINES

Finnair to cut 20% of flights in February due to Covid-19 sick leave

The Nomad Today 1/12/22

The majority of the cancelled flights are on routes where Finnair operates multiple daily flights, such as Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Paris and Rome, so many customers will be offered an…

21 December 2021, Spain, Madrid: People queue for an antigen test outside a public health centre in Madrid. With the rise in Corona infections in recent weeks, and with family gatherings during the Christmas holidays, many people are opting for the antigen tests to prevent the spread of the virus. Photo: Cézaro De Luca/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Work

WORKERS 'RIGHTS

Who pays for your sick leave due to Covid-19 in Spain and how much?

The Nomad Today 1/12/22

The Spanish Social Security institution is the body in charge of paying sick leave

01/11/2022. The Minister of Territorial Policy and Government spokesperson, Isabel Rodríguez, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, and the Minister of the Presidency, Relations with the Courts and Democratic Memory, Félix Bolaños, have appeared in the round of press after the meeting of the Council of Ministers. Photo: La Moncloa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Spanish Government to set maximum prices for antigen tests

The Nomad Today 1/12/22

Unlike other European countries, Spain will not allow the sale of antigen tests in supermarkets

A Spanish police officer. Photo: @policia/Twitter.

Spain

MADRID

Police dismantle drug trafficking group led by 'experienced chemist'

The Nomad Today 1/11/22

Three people have been arrested when they tried to transfer 101 kilograms of cocaine from an industrial warehouse located in the municipality of Torrejón de Ardoz

A general view of the Port of Barcelona. Photo: Pixabay.

Economy & Business

BUSINESS

Spanish industrial production records strong 4.8% rebound

The Nomad Today 1/11/22

Industrial output rebounded at a faster-than-expected pace in November

28 December 2021, Spain, Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (L) and First Vice-President of the Government and Minister of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation Nadia Calvino attend a plenary session at the Congress of Deputies where the 2022 General State Budget will be discussed. Photo: Eduardo Parra/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Economy & Business

2022 FINANCING STRATEGY

Spain plans to issue € 75 billion of public debt despite EU funding

The Nomad Today 1/11/22

The government says the financing program for 2022 starts from a prudent scenario

Adult learning by Nancy Ballesteros/Pixabay.

Work

WORK IN SPAIN

How to contribute to the Spanish Social Security without working

The Nomad Today 1/10/22

Spanish law allows a number of cases in which a person can contribute without working

17 December 2021, Spain, Barcelona: People walk along La Rambla in Barcelona. The new Omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Spain, one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. Photo: Jordi Boixareu/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

Tourism

R&D

Spain announces grants for digitalization projects applied to tourism

The Nomad Today 1/10/22

The proposals submitted to the call must pursue as their ultimate goal the digitalization of tourist destinations and address some of the challenges described in this article