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Joint Bank Accounts After A Death In Spain

Depending on the type of account, notifying the bank of the death of a co owner, usually results in half, or even all, of the funds being blocked. There is a safer and more reliable option, and it highlights the importance of choosing the right

Iberia Notifies Customers Of Data Security Incident Involving Loyalty Club Accounts

Iberia Airlines has begun contacting customers after detecting a security incident involving one of its external service providers. The breach, which Iberia says was caused by unauthorised access to the provider’s systems, has resulted in the

Aena Fined Over Biometric Data: What Travellers Need To Know

There’s been a lot of noise about the €10 million fine issued against Aena for its handling of biometric data, and many people are understandably asking what this means for passengers. The short answer is: very little. Airport operations con

Spain Moves To Strengthen Universal Healthcare: Building On The 2018 Law

Spain Moves to Strengthen Universal Healthcare: Building on the 2018 Law In 2018, Spain took a historic step toward truly universal healthcare with the Royal Decree-Law 7/2018. This law confirmed that all people living in Spain, regardless of na

The Spanish Government Approves The Spanish Global Health Stratergy

The Government of Spain has approved the new Spanish Global Health Strategy 2025-2030 promoted by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation and Health. This is a roadmap with which Spain reinforces its international commi

Occupational Risk Prevention For Domestic Workers

INSST (Instituto Nacional de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo) The INSST has developed a free, online tool called Prevención10 for employers to assess risk in households. According to INSST, once you complete the risk evaluation there, it gener

The Future Of Connectivity In V16 Emergency Beacons

The new V16 connected emergency beacons used in Spain rely on an internal communication system that allows the device to send the vehicle’s location to the DGT when the light is activated. Most well-known connected models, such as the Help Fla

Paralegals Vs. “paralleagles”: Why True Legal Work Demands Rigour

In the world of law, not all paralegals are created equal. Some skim through regulations, nodding along with authorities, accepting interpretations at face value. Others—those I call the true paralegals, or paraligns—spend hours dissecting e

Australia Spain Social Security Agreements

Information on Social Security Agreements between Spain and Australia. Australia Spain. Social security agreement Full Information Services Australia

Unofficial Dni Wallet Apps – Important Information For Foreign Residents

Citizens Advice Spain has become aware that some foreign residents are using what they believe to be an official DNI Wallet app downloaded from Google or Apple stores. We are concerned that people may not realise these apps are not official and
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