Image Credit: wjarek/123rf.com Spain has recently made a significant commitment to ocean conservation by designating six new marine zones, which include five marine protected areas (MPAs) and one seabird sanctuary. This initiative adds approximately 17,000 square kilometers of protected waters, elevating Spain’s total marine protection to 22.45 percent and bringing the country closer to its…
Image Credit: dolgachov/123rf.com In October 2023, Spain’s center-left government announced a groundbreaking decree aimed at enhancing workplace protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. The new mandate requires companies with over 50 employees to establish specific anti-discrimination policies, marking a significant advance in the country’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This initiative builds on Spain’s broader…
Image Credit: luckylia/123rf.com Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Rights has announced a significant regulatory action aimed at the short-term rental market, removing nearly 66,000 listings from Airbnb that do not comply with legal standards. This decision comes as a response to growing public concern over rising rents and the resulting housing crisis in cities such as…
