Companies
Lidl invests 280 million in its IV Collective Agreement for 20,000 employees
Lidl invests 280 million in its IV Collective Agreement, with 15% salary increases and improvements in work-life balance for its 20,000 employees in Spain.
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Startups
4Pets launches an all-in-one app to manage the health and safety of dogs and cats
Spanish startup 4Pets launches an app that integrates veterinary history, QR tag, and lost alerts for dogs and cats.
Política
Alejo Stivel from Tequila celebrates the Spain-Argentina final: 'I have already won'
Alejo Stivel, former vocalist of Tequila, says he can't choose between Spain and Argentina in the World Cup final and will cheer for both teams.
Markets
The Ibex 35 approaches 20,000 points: the 2026 World Cup final as a catalyst
The Ibex 35 nears 19,300 points, and the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina could push it to 20,000, according to an AJ Bell study.
Companies
Winning the World Cup barely moves the Stock Market: the Ibex 35 rose only 0.12% on average
Winning the World Cup barely moves the Stock Market: on average, the champion's market rises 0.12% in the first session.
Companies
Zeeman closes 13 stores in Spain after ERE agreement with unions
Zeeman closes 13 stores in Spain following an ERE agreement with unions, offering 33 days' compensation per year and a relocation plan.
Economy
Spanish public debt reaches record high in May: €1.729 trillion
Spanish public debt hits a new record in May 2026: €1.729 trillion, 4% more than a year ago, according to the Bank of Spain.
Economy
France pays the highest risk premium in its history compared to Spain as the bond nears 4%
The yield on the French ten-year bond nears 4%, its highest level since 2009, with the gap to Spain exceeding 30 basis points, a historic record.
Jobs
Spanish Youth Prioritise Stability and Learning Over AI
55% of youth value job stability and 62% salary, according to the CFA Institute's Graduate Outlook Survey 2026.
Jobs
90% of new employees in Spain do not earn enough to live, according to a study
90% of new employees in Spain do not earn enough to live, according to CETyD, which places informal employment at 44.2%.
Companies
Spain and France clash in 2026 World Cup semifinals with unfinished business
France and Spain face off on July 14 in Dallas for a spot in the 2026 World Cup final, with the memory of Euro 2024 still fresh.
Economy
Spain suffers from the 'unemployment trap': accepting a job barely improves income
The European Commission warns that Spain's 'unemployment trap' particularly penalises low-wage workers, losing benefits abruptly.