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Hospitals Are Charging For Healthcare And In Some Cases This Is Illegal

This is very serious. Reports are starting to surface about hospitals denying care to pregnant ladies, minors and in emergency situations.This time a lady was denied care in Denia’s hospital, only to have a miscarriage later. From what I h

Are Movistar Scraping The Bottom Of The Barrel?

Movistar has conjured up a way to make millions from their customers. On the 01/10/2014 There is a new normativa (ruling) being put in place. You will no longer be able to listen to your recorded messages left on your answer phone without paying

Consumer Info - Vacuum Cleaners More Energy Efficient As Of 1.9.2014

As of today, first of September 2014, by European Law, vaccuum cleaners must be more efficient re energy consumption. Maximum allowed is 1.600 Watt, and in three years time, as of 2017 this will be even lower, 900 Watt. Shops are allowed to sell

Survey Itv Rates By Consumer Organisation Facua

Consumer Organisation FACUA has published the inventarisation of maximum ITV rates, noting the differences between 2013 and 2014. It appears that prices vary widely, up to 113% difference for cars, and up to 202% for small motorcycles. Bad luck

Balearic Islands Have New Consumer Law

New Consumer Law published in Balearic BOE on 31st of July, that will be valid as of November 1st 2014. For the Balearic Islands this Law is a follow-up to the Statute of Consumers and Users, in existence since 1998, that was designed to fill th

Subsidy For Those Whose Paro Has Run Out Extended

The Government has prolonged (with 6 months) the Plan Prepara, for long-term unemployed and those whose right to Paro/Unemployment Benefits has run out. The Subsidy amounts to 400 euros a month (450 for those living with dependent family members

Spanish Tax Payers To Rescue Developers And Banks Again

  Yet again, Spanish government will have the tax payers take up a private debt. An agreement with the 6 major Spanish banks and the property developers involved in the financing and constructing of 10 tollroads in Spain, currently in the r

Nicole King Interviews Myra On Mi Marbella Radio Show 08/08/2014 – Citizens Advice Bureau Spain

Myra Interviewed by Nicole King on her Mi Marbella Radio Show.. Topics discussed: Banks, life insurances and clausula suelo (abusive floor clause) Please press “play” to hear the interview. https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/wp-content/uploa

Tariffs Itv Stations Andalucia

Tariffs ITV Stations Andalucia    Note 1: If you book your check-up before or ultimately on the due date, you will receive a 10% discount. Note 2: If you book your check-up more than a month late, you will have to pay a surcharge of 12%. N

A Cab Hint On Making Savings – Electricity Potencia

Another money saving hint. Most of the electricity providers up the potencia contracted and often to much more than you need for a particular property. A underhand way to make more money. Some bills can arrive with more for the potencia than the
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