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June 15th, 2010
Spanish house prices fell by 2.9% in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009, experiencing a continued slowdown in the decline of property prices after a 4.3% drop in the final quarter of last year, which also improved on last year's statistics. These figures are ...
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June 11th, 2010
According to the National Statistics Institute (INE), the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Spain rose by two tenths of a percent in May compared to last month, meaning that the annual rate now stands at 1.8%, three tenths higher than in April. The annual CPI has therefore experienced its third ...
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June 8th, 2010
The new iPhone was officially announced yesterday and contrary to its previous incarnation, there will be no exclusivity for any one mobile phone provider. The iPhone 4 will be sold by Movistar, Vodafone and Orange. Telefónica Movistar had the exclusive rights to sell the original iPhone, as well as the ...
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June 7th, 2010
Data released today by the College of Registrars reveals that the number of Spanish property sales recorded in the first quarter of 2010 amounted to 117,911 units, an increase of 7.04% over the same period last year and an increase of 16.28% over the last quarter of 2009. These figures ...
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June 4th, 2010
The prices of petrol and diesel fell this week by 0.3% and 0.6%, respectively, and have experienced three consecutive weeks of declines over the peak 2010 prices, that were reached in late April. Despite these reductions, filling your fuel tank this week will cost up to 22% more than the ...
Continue reading June Fuel Prices Fall But Prices up 22% on Last Year
May 28th, 2010
The iPad has finally gone on sale in Spain. Initially expected around one month ago, but delayed due the incredible popularity of the unit in the USA, demand is also exceeding all expectations in Spain. For those still considering a purchase, the advice from all the main Spanish distributors is ...
Continue reading The iPad: A Spectacular Success in Spain
May 20th, 2010
Passing your driving licence in Spain costs an average of 835.09 euros, a full month's wages for many young drivers. However, depending on what part of the country you live in, the difference between driving school fees can be as much as one thousand euros. Facua Consumers in Action
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May 14th, 2010
The National Statistics Institute has revealed that, in April, the underlying inflation in Spain has registered its first negative result since records began in August 1986. Underlying inflation, which does not include the volatile prices of unprocessed food and energy, dropped by
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May 7th, 2010
Apple has formally announced the European retail price of its hotly anticipated iPad, which will be available in Spain from May 28th. Those wishing to acquire the tablet device can order in advance at the Apple Store this Monday, the 10th of May, from 479 euros.
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May 6th, 2010
Around 500 dairy farmers came out in protest today at a Carrefour shopping centre in Madrid with the motto "in defence of farmers and Spanish consumers”, with their objective being to "expose the industries and practices that are ruining dairy farmers". Brought together by agricultural organizations
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