SPAIN THIS WEEK

Monday, 2 January 2017

30/12/2016 "I want to see this legislature last for four years and be productive", says Mariano Rajoy The President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, highlighted that progress has been made in dialogue with the different parliamentary forces at a political, social and regional level, and trusts that the Budget for 2017 will be approved. He also reiterated that he will not authorise any referendum that does away with national sovereignty or equality of the Spanish people.

30/12/2016 Government approves rise in minimum wage and pensions The Council of Ministers has raised the minimum wage to 707.70 euros per month as from 1 January 2017, an 8% rise. It also approved a 0.25% increase in public pensions, as established by the General Social Security Act.

29/12/2016	Close on 500 cultural projects scheduled so far for year of 4th centenary of death of Miguel de Cervantes
28/12/2016	​"I want to thank you for the enthusiasm and motivation I can see on your faces and for your attitude", says María Dolores de Cospedal
28/12/2016	198 refugees arrive in Spain from Greece, the largest group since the start of the relocation process
28/12/2016	Two Spanish members of DAESH arrested in Turkey when trying to return to Europe
27/12/2016	"You are the best image of Spain beyond our borders", says María Dolores de Cospedal
27/12/2016	Public deficit in third quarter stands at 2.59% of GDP