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Zeeman to close 13 stores in Spain after reaching ERE agreement with unions
Zeeman closes 13 stores in Spain after reaching an ERE agreement with unions. Compensation reaches 33 days per year worked.
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Economy
Public deficit falls to 1.03% of GDP in May, 6.5% less than a year ago
The public deficit decreased to 1.03% of GDP in May, 6.5% less than last year. Income from personal and corporate tax boosts state revenue.
Taxation
The failure to update income tax reduces salaries by 647 euros for those earning 18,000 euros annually
A salary of 18,000 euros loses 647 euros net per year due to the lack of income tax deflation, according to Pimec. Spain leads Europe in 'fiscal drag' impact.
Startups
4Pets launches an all-in-one app to manage the health and safety of dogs and cats
Spanish startup 4Pets launches an app that integrates veterinary history, QR tag, and lost alerts for dogs and cats.
Companies
Lidl invests 280 million in its IV Collective Agreement for 20,000 employees
Lidl invests 280 million in its IV Collective Agreement, with 15% salary increases and improvements in work-life balance for its 20,000 employees in Spain.
Política
Alejo Stivel from Tequila celebrates the Spain-Argentina final: 'I have already won'
Alejo Stivel, former vocalist of Tequila, says he can't choose between Spain and Argentina in the World Cup final and will cheer for both teams.
Markets
The Ibex 35 approaches 20,000 points: the 2026 World Cup final as a catalyst
The Ibex 35 nears 19,300 points, and the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina could push it to 20,000, according to an AJ Bell study.
Companies
Winning the World Cup barely moves the Stock Market: the Ibex 35 rose only 0.12% on average
Winning the World Cup barely moves the Stock Market: on average, the champion's market rises 0.12% in the first session.
Companies
Zeeman closes 13 stores in Spain after ERE agreement with unions
Zeeman closes 13 stores in Spain following an ERE agreement with unions, offering 33 days' compensation per year and a relocation plan.
Economy
Spanish public debt reaches record high in May: €1.729 trillion
Spanish public debt hits a new record in May 2026: €1.729 trillion, 4% more than a year ago, according to the Bank of Spain.
Economy
France pays the highest risk premium in its history compared to Spain as the bond nears 4%
The yield on the French ten-year bond nears 4%, its highest level since 2009, with the gap to Spain exceeding 30 basis points, a historic record.
Jobs
Spanish Youth Prioritise Stability and Learning Over AI
55% of youth value job stability and 62% salary, according to the CFA Institute's Graduate Outlook Survey 2026.