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School Meals In Spain Will Be Healthier Under Government Proposals Health News Published: 15 September 2022 15:14 CET

Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs has presented a draft proposal which will see school meals become healthier. The move will see a healthier menu which will promote the Mediterranean diet with a minimum amount of locally sourced seasonal fruits and vegetables.

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Bringing Medication to Spain: Can You Bring Prescription Medicines? Expat Tips Published: 14 September 2022 15:52 CET Updated: 28 April 2026 15:52 CET

Under Spanish law, you are permitted to bring medication into the country if it is for personal use. However, it is important to note that there are...

Spain Named Best Retirement Destination By UK Over-50s For Tenth Year Running Spain News Published: 13 September 2022 12:09 CET Updated: 07 November 2022 12:09 CET

For the tenth year running UK over-50s have named Spain as the best retirement destination, according to a survey by Canada Life. The popular...

Madrid’s Self-Employed Workers Will Pay No Social Security In Their First Year Of Business Spain News Published: 13 September 2022 10:03 CET Updated: 31 January 2023 10:03 CET

New self-employed workers in Spain’s autonomous region of Madrid will pay no social security tax in 2023 it has been announced. Under the new...

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Is My Residency Certificate In Spain Still Valid If I Leave The Country? Expat Tips Published: 12 September 2022 15:24 CET Updated: 26 April 2025 15:24 CET

If you are classed as legally resident in Spain, it could be that from time to time, you wish to leave the country either on a short-term basis or for...