https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Spain’s government has proposed a controversial change to the "autónomo" system which would see self-employed workers in Spain pay between €90 and €1,220 per month in social security contributions, apart from paying income tax as well. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.es/20210513/explained-why-spains-self-employed-may-soon-pay-a-lot-more-in-monthly-fees Thu, 13 May 2021 16:52:58 +0200 explained-why-spains-self-employed-may-soon-pay-a-lot-more-in-monthly-fees Spain's health minister, Ana Mato, on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of extending paid paternity leave from two to four weeks as planned, citing a lack of funds. https://www.thelocal.es/20141119/spain-shelves-plans-for-longer-paternity-leave Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:31:00 +0100 spain-shelves-plans-for-longer-paternity-leave Looking for work in Spain? Seriously? Well, there are thousands of young foreign professionals who have taken up the challenge and beaten Spain's chronic unemployment problem. So why not give it a go? https://www.thelocal.es/20130302/top-tips-for-landing-a-job-in-spain Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:03:00 +0100 top-tips-for-landing-a-job-in-spain