HEALTHPLAN MAGAZINE

Below we present you with a brief round-up of some of the most important Spanish news stories for expats from around the web.

Spanish Unemployment Crisis Set To Last Another 10 Years

A study by one of Spain’s biggest banks, BBVA, has suggested that it will take around 10 years for the country to see the same level of unemployment prior to the financial crisis in 2007.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/14/spain-unemployment-economy-recovery-financial-crisis

Foreign Residents Urged To Register On The Padrón

If you are an expat living in Spain, you need to register yourself on the Padrón at your local town hall. By registering on the padrón, you help to improve the funding and in turn the services provided by the local government to all residents. Find out more at

https://www.euroweeklynews.com/news/spanish-news/item/120004-brits-in-spain-urged-to-register

Real Madrid Beat Barca To Take The Copa del Rey

Real Madrid fans will be raising a glass or three after beating their arch rivals Barcelona 2-1 in the Copa del Rey final. Welshman Gareth Bale scored a fantastic individual effort with a run from the halfway line.

http://www.thelocal.es/20140417/real-madrid-fans-jams-streets-to-celebrate-cup-win

Oil Exploration Set To Continue

Spain’s central government have approved plans for oil exploration off the Gulf of Valencia, Costa Blanca.

http://www.costa-news.com/latest-news/item/3004-oil-exploraton-to-go-ahead

British Embassy Warns Tourists About Lost Passports

The British Embassy has issued a warning to all British tourists travelling to Spain for the Easter period to be careful not to lose their passports. Over the past year there have been 6,000 cases of lost/stolen passports! Follow the link below and heed their advice.

http://www.costa-news.com/latest-news/item/2941-passport-care-warning-for-uk-visitors-to-spain

Marks & Spencers To Make A Return To Spain

Fans of the British retailer Marks & Spencer will be pleased to know that they will be making a return to Spain after 13 years after ceasing trading here.

http://www.costa-news.com/latest-news/item/2940-marks--sparks-to-return-to-spain

Taylor Wimpey To Build New Properties On The Costa del Sol

The well known property developer Taylor Wimpey are to build a new £10 million complex of 36 luxury properties in the Estepona area of the Costa del Sol. This will add to the other 2,500 properties that they have built in Spain over the past 15 years. Is this a positive sign for the real estate industry?

http://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2014/04/14/taylor-wimpey-launches-grand-design-on-costa-del-sol/

Worlds Most Expensive Restaurant To Open In Ibiza

If you enjoy eating out at only the finest restaurants and don’t mind paying €1,500 for a meal, then you may want to book a table at Ibiza’s new Sublimotion restaurant said to be the most expensive restaurant in the world!

http://www.thelocal.es/20140416/world-expensive-restaurant-sublimotion-spain