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Reforms And Building Works On Properties During The Summer

Due to the favourable weather conditions it is in the summer months that most home owners and communities decide to carry our works or reformation projects on properties or the community communal areas. This often includes working on the outside

Electricity Rates Higher Than Ever. Spain Denounced

After the discount that had to be applied over the rates that had been charged to Spanish consumers during the first three months of this year, which most of us have received in July, August has brought another increase in the tariff, resulting

Question Of The Week By Maria Cecilia Tacchi

QUESTION OF THE WEEK Q: we are now pensioners and have our S1, how should we proceed to get into the healthcare system? Do I need to take forms with me? what documents shouls I take? A: once you have your S1s, its very easy to register. You do n

Changes Uk Driving Licence Counterpart

The information below may have implications for those who wish to change their UK licence for the Spanish permit. For obvious reasons I am suggesting that you do not destroy the paper counterpart until trafico can be reasoned with. We can imagin

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
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