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An elderly couple sitting on a bench watching the landscape. Photo: Pixabay.

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PENSIONS

What are the conditions to receive the highest pension in Spain?

The Nomad Today 1/27/23

The Government of Spain has allowed a historic rise in pensions of 8.5% this year

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SOCIAL SECURITY

Romania, Morocco, Italy and Colombia, largest groups of foreign workers in Spain

The Nomad Today 10/20/22

Spanish Social Security recorded 19,791 more foreign contributors

Stock photo of La Rambla in Barcelona, full of people. Photo: Pixabay.

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WORK IN SPAIN

Spain's unemployment grows in September due to the end of the summer

The Nomad Today 10/4/22

The total number of unemployed has stood at 2,941,919 people, which is the lowest figure in a month of September since 2008.

Minister of inclusion, social security and migrations, José Luis Escrivá. Photo: La Moncloa/File photo.

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WORK IN SPAIN

Social Security to "immediately" hire 1,615 workers to improve service

The Nomad Today 9/30/22

This is the first net increase in the Social Security workforce in the last 10 years

old elderly couple retired retirement beach Photo: Pexels

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PENSIONS

The average retirement pension in Spain: 1,257 euros per month

The Nomad Today 9/27/22

Public spending on pensions in Spain stands at 11.8% of gross domestic product (GDP)

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WORK IN SPAIN

Spain's unemployment falls below 3 million for first time since 2008

The Nomad Today 6/2/22

Youth unemployment declined to 199,920, which was the lowest figure in the historical series

A Netflix user with the TV remote. Photo: Pixabay.

Economy & Business

BUSINESS

Netflix cuts 150 jobs after subscriber slump, revenue slowdown

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/18/22

The company did not say what departments would be affected by the cuts, though most of the job losses are in the US

Tourists fill the Majorcan beach of s'Arenal on a sunny day. Photo: © Pablo Morilla.

Work

WORK IN SPAIN

Employment in tourism activity up by 350,000 more workers in Spain

The Nomad Today 5/10/22

The reopening of society after the Covid-19 pandemic plays a fundamental role in this growth in employment

Coffee machine coffee shop cafeteria bar. Photo: Pixabay.

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TIPS AND LINKS

How to find a summer job in Spain

The Nomad Today 5/2/22

Below you can find some great links to start your summer job search, in both Spanish and English

Minister of Employment and Social Economy, Yolanda Diaz. Photo: La Moncloa.

Work

LABOR STATISTICS

Unemployment rises by 70,900 in Spain in the first quarter

The Nomad Today 4/28/22

The loss of 100,200 jobs registered in the first three months of the year especially affected the private sector

08/04/2022. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during a visit to the Center for Attention, Reception and Referral for Ukrainian refugees, located in the Fira de Barcelona. Photo: La Moncloa.

Moving to Spain

WAR IN UKRAINE

Ukrainians in Spain: work permit, driver's licence, free train travel

The Nomad Today 4/27/22

To date, Spain has granted temporary protection to 75,000 Ukrainians fleeing the war, which includes a residence permit and, for adults, a work permit and the temporary validation of their driving…

16 April 2022, Spain, Palma: Tourists chill on the beach of Arenal during the Easter week. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa.

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TOURISM

Employment in Spanish tourism recovers pre-pandemic level

The Nomad Today 4/19/22

Social Security contributors employed in tourist activities account for 12.1% of the total number of affiliates in the national economy

Woman vineyard agriculture. Photo: Pixabay.

Economy & Business

STATE SUBSIDIES

Spanish government allocates €400,000 to grants for rural women

The Nomad Today 3/24/22

The call places special emphasis on agricultural and complementary activities

04 January 2022, Spain, Madrid: People stand outside an employment office in Madrid. Unemployment in Spain reached its lowest level in 14 years in 2021. Public Employment Service offices recorded a drop of 782,232 unemployed people (-20.1 percent) in 2021, the largest annual decline in the entire comparable historical series that began in 1996. Photo: Eduardo Parra/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

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WORK IN SPAIN

How to combine the Spanish unemployment benefit with a part-time job

The Nomad Today 3/12/22

Both are compatible, although certain conditions must be met

A Saudi employee of the high-speed rail line. Photo: Renfe.

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JOB TRAINING

Training starts for Saudi women recruited by Renfe to be train drivers

The Nomad Today 3/8/22

The future high-speed train drivers are women between 22 and 30 years old, all of Saudi nationality

Work

WORK IN SPAIN

Spain to raise minimum wage again despite opposition of employers

The Nomad Today 2/9/22

The second increase of the minimum salary in less than half a year will be effective from 1 January 2022

12/28/2021. The Second Vice President of the Government and Minister of Labor and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, during the press conference after the Council of Ministers. Photo: La Moncloa.

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WORK IN SPAIN

Spain created 840,700 jobs in 2021, the highest employment figure since 2005

The Nomad Today 1/29/22

The unemployment rate fell by 2.8 points to 13.3%, but youth unemployment is still the highest at 30.7%

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GROWTH

Over 2.3 million foreign workers contribute to Spanish Social Security

The Nomad Today 1/19/22

The number of foreigners registered in the Self-Employed scheme grew in the last month, placing the total at 386,089

11 January 2022, United Kingdom, Dover: Lorries queue on the A20 for the Port of Dover in Kent, where delays are being caused to the transportation of goods across the channel after exports between Great Britain and the EU became subject to full customs controls on 1 January 2022. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/dpa.

Economy & Business

EMPLOYMENT

Demand for staff growing across Britain, survey of recruiters shows

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/13/22

The biggest demand for permanent jobs is in computing and IT, while for temporary positions it is nursing and care

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

What are the conditions to receive the highest pension in Spain?

Romania, Morocco, Italy and Colombia, largest groups of foreign workers in Spain

Spain's unemployment grows in September due to the end of the summer

Social Security to "immediately" hire 1,615 workers to improve service

The average retirement pension in Spain: 1,257 euros per month

Spain's unemployment falls below 3 million for first time since 2008

Netflix cuts 150 jobs after subscriber slump, revenue slowdown

Employment in tourism activity up by 350,000 more workers in Spain

How to find a summer job in Spain

Unemployment rises by 70,900 in Spain in the first quarter

Ukrainians in Spain: work permit, driver's licence, free train travel

Employment in Spanish tourism recovers pre-pandemic level

Spanish government allocates €400,000 to grants for rural women

How to combine the Spanish unemployment benefit with a part-time job

Training starts for Saudi women recruited by Renfe to be train drivers

Spain to raise minimum wage again despite opposition of employers

Spain created 840,700 jobs in 2021, the highest employment figure since 2005

Over 2.3 million foreign workers contribute to Spanish Social Security

Demand for staff growing across Britain, survey of recruiters shows

How to contribute to the Spanish Social Security without working

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