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This week in Spain

Spain Speakswww.spainspeaks.com
Taking a look at what's happening in Spain news-wise
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Episodes

This week in Spain 28

This week we chat about how economies in Spain's regions is starting to bounce back; new company registrations are up, what could the reasons be?; and Spain's pet fever - people are buying more pets than ever.

Aug 21, 202119 min

This week in Spain 27

This week we chat about the ever-increasing price of energy and what the government plans to do about it; new car sales in Spain still not improving; and without Lionel Messi, what's La Liga going to look like this year?

Aug 14, 202120 min

This week in Spain 26

This week we chat about Deliveroo in Spain and their plan to abandon the country in wake of the new rider law; the new digital DNI and the country's move towards digitalisation; and the Bank of Spain warns parts of the population may have difficulties to access cash as banks and ATMs disappear in rural Spain.

Aug 07, 202119 min

This week in Spain 25

This week we chat about Spain's massive public service job offer; two Spanish companies that are looking to expand in international markets - bus company Alsa and supermarket chain Coviran; and Madrid's Pasaje de la Luz and its recent classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jul 31, 202120 min

This week in Spain episode 24

This week we chat about keeping cash at home in Spain and if it is a good idea or not; the telecom sector's promise not to call at certain times of the day; a new bank merger in Spain between former savings banks; and PM Sanchez's trip to the United States.

Jul 24, 202120 min

This week in Spain 23

This week we chat about 5g networks in Spain and companies are getting in on the act; limit changes when it comes to investing in hedge funds in Spain; and the cheapest and most expensive cities in Spain to spend a week on holidays.

Jul 17, 202125 min

This week in Spain episode 22

This week we chat about teleworking in Spain and if it will continue when the pandemic subsides or whether it is here to stay; the reasons why international investors are buying luxury hotels in Barcelona; Spain is moving towards a greener economy and there is a lot of planned investment in gigafactories.

Jul 10, 202121 min

This week in Spain episode 21

This week we chat about the government's plan to get streaming services like Netflix to finance state broadcaster RTVE; the peseta and how last Wednesday was last day to exchange your pesetas for euros; and Repsol's new list of some of the best places to eat and drink in Spain

Jul 03, 202121 min

This week in Spain episode 20

This we talk about Spain's tax agency the Agencia Tributaria and its crackdown on tax fraud; Spain's pension reforms and how they are progressing; and one of the biggest problems here - low salaries.

Jun 26, 202124 min

This week in Spain episode 19

This week we chat about Spain's record amount of debt and whether or not the government has a plan to lower it; the recovery of Madrid's luxury hotel sector with 13 establishments recently reopening; and buying refurbished vs new, ready-to-live-in apartments in Spain.

Jun 19, 202117 min

This week in Spain episode 18

This week we chat about the problems with youth unemployment and temporary work contracts in Spain and the Spanish government's plans to spend billions of euros to fix them; and the King's inspiring speech on Spain's plan to modernise the economy.

Jun 12, 202119 min

This week in Spain episode 17

This week we chat about Spain's record monthly drop in unemployment; the ups and downs of Spain's main stock market index the IBEX 35; and some of the most attractive places to visit in Spain in a motorhome.

Jun 05, 202125 min

This week in Spain episode 16

This week we talk about how Spain's economy is starting to show signs of a recovery, Spain's government and its plan to crack down on tax fraud, and changes to the ITV or MOT system for car owners in Spain.

May 29, 202123 min

This week in Spain episode 15

This week we talk about whether people will or won't travel to 'amber' list countries after Boris Johnson advised against it; more Spanish companies have announced they will lay off workers this year; and what's behind the recovery of the restaurant sector in Spain.

May 22, 202119 min

This week in Spain episode 14

This week we talk about the new 'riders' law that is going to change the way people work with delivery companies like Uber Eats and Deliveroo, changes to the 'autonomo' or self-employed system in Spain, and we debate the question - why are local bakeries disappearing around Spain?

May 15, 202122 min

This week in Spain episode 13

This week we talk about the Madrid elections, Spain's looming tax increases, new electricity tariffs, and what we think summer will look like in Spain in 2021.

May 08, 202120 min

This week in Spain episode 12

This week we discuss the topic of youth unemployment and the difficult future many young people face in Spain, Santander Bank's new youth mortgages, Telefonica's rebranding, and the payment system Bizum and the way it is changing the way people use money in Spain.

May 01, 202130 min

This week in Spain episode 11

This week we chat about the tense atmosphere during the Madrid election debate, Spain's new traffic rules and speed limits, the future of banking in Spain, and the rise and fall of the European Super League

Apr 24, 202123 min

This week in Spain episode 10

This week we talk about Spain's ambitious plans for €50b of EU recovery funds, one of Spain's big bank's position on crypto currencies, and a new low-cost train operator enters the market to challenge RENFE on some key routes.

Apr 17, 202124 min

This week in Spain episode 9

This week we talk about taxes in Spain (considering it's income tax time), what might happen when the State of Alarm comes to an end in May (will we be able to travel again?)-, and Spain's new and used car market and its current ups and downs.

Apr 10, 202121 min

This week in Spain episode 8

This week we talk about the ongoing problems that Brexit is causing British residents in Spain, Spain's plan to trial a four-day working week, and Spain's performance in recent World Cup qualifiers.

Apr 03, 202126 min

This week in Spain episode 7

Episode number 7 and this week we talk about house prices in Spain and whether they are going up or down in 2021 and I also talk about my experience when it comes to buying property in this country.

Mar 27, 202126 min

This week in Spain episode 6

This week we talk about some of the main issues in Spain like the mental health debate, Madrid's economy compared to the rest of the country, and only one football team in Spain remains in the Champions League.

Mar 20, 202120 min

This week in Spain episode 5

Spain weekly review and this week we talk about the 90/180 day rule and what's up with that; Spain's pension system and the problems it faces in the future; and state of alarm and lockdown in Spain - one year on.

Mar 13, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 5

This week in Spain episode 4

This week we talk about the return of competitive sports in Spain, how one of Spain's ski stations is closing some slopes because of climate change, and Spain's universities fall in world rankings

Mar 06, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 4

This week in Spain episode 3

This week we discuss the possible return of tourism this year in Spain and the huge demand for a holiday in Spain, Spain's big companies publish results, and Spanish banks are announcing attractive offers to attract clients.

Feb 27, 202119 min

Spain week in review episode 2

Weekly review on some of the news stories here in Spain with Jonny. This week we talk about the rioting in Spain, supermarket price wars, Spain's YouTubers' controversy and how Spain will spend EU funds.

Feb 20, 202129 min

What's up this week in Spain?

This week we get to know Jonny, have a chat about Brexit, rent prices in Spain and the Spanish Central Bank's warning on buying Bitcoin.

Feb 13, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Spain lockdown podcast

Responding to comments on the lockdown video series.

Apr 05, 202019 minSeason 2Ep. 1
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