The EU updates technical standards for personal protective equipment such as gloves for hairdressers, rainwear and safety glasses. These standards ensure that products meet common safety requirements throughout Europe.
Manufacturers and distributors of PPE: hairdressing gloves, waterproof clothing and eye protection
The Government grants direct subsidies to the 14 municipalities in the area of influence of Doñana to finance local social inclusion initiatives in 2026.
City councils and local entities of the 14 municipalities in the area of influence of Doñana
This corrects the European Regulation that guarantees internet neutrality and regulates roaming rates. It affects telecommunications operators and users in the EU.
Telecommunications operators, internet service providers and users in the EU
The Bank of Spain publishes mortgage reference indices for July 2026. The average rate for free housing over three years stands at 3.077%.
Holders of variable-rate mortgages and financial entities with referenced loans
19 Aug 2026
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Public Sector
Effective: 19/08/2026
The central Government and the Generalitat Valenciana agree to negotiate their differences over several articles of the Valencian law aimed at reducing procedures and ensuring market unity.
Companies and citizens of the Valencian Community affected by regional administrative procedures
Maximum LPG piped prices are updated: 90.0025 c€/kg for end users and 75.0857 c€/kg for distributors. Effective from August 18, 2026.
Domestic consumers with piped LPG and LPG distribution companies
15 Aug 2026
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Effective: 23/07/2026
Drivers who evacuated residents due to fires in Ávila and Zamora in July 2026 are temporarily exempt from driving hour limits and mandatory rest periods.
Bus companies and drivers who participated in evacuations due to fires in Castilla y León
14 Aug 2026
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Effective: 10/07/2026
INGESA, the Insurance Compensation Consortium and insurers agree on how to pay for future healthcare to traffic accident victims. The agreement regulates fees and procedures for the years 2026 to 2029.
Motor insurers, CCS, INGESA and traffic accident victims in Ceuta and Melilla
The Ministry of Social Rights and the University of Murcia will collaborate to research how to use artificial intelligence in public grants management. The goal is to improve administrative efficiency without replacing h...
Ministry of Social Rights, University of Murcia, public grants beneficiary entities
The INSS and TGSS will transfer labor affiliation data to Castilla y León so that physicians can issue sick leave based on actual information about the patient's usual work.
Workers affiliated with Social Security in Castilla y León and their companies