Maria Ramirez

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Maria Ramirez |María Ramírez

The mayor of a small town in southern Spain felt compelled, a few days ago, to clarify that there is no new municipal ban on older women sitting out on the pavement in their own chairs. He was responding to a furious online backlash directed mostly at the town’s police after they posted a message on social media urging the residents of Santa Fe to show “civility” by not sitting in the streets in the late hours disturbing neighbours.

3 weeks ago | surinenglish.com | Maria Ramirez |María Ramírez

Friday, 6 June 2025, 16:46Retirees and other pension recipients will receive extra payments from the Social Security system in Spain this month. In addition to the usual pension, there is the special June allowance, which helps to alleviate summer expenses. This additional allowance, together with the one received in December, is part of the 14 annual remuneration system. In order to receive the full payment, a pensioner must have accumulated all the months corresponding to the established period.

1 month ago | surinenglish.com | Maria Ramirez |María Ramírez

Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 22:51Clogs are taking over healthcare facilities, restaurant kitchens, warehouses and work environments where employees spend their days on their feet. This footwear stands out for its comfort, as it is weightless, breathable and easily fits. Therefore, these shoes promise to reduce pressure and fatigue accumulated during long hours of work. What started out as a basic sandal has now been completely reinvented.

2 months ago | wyso.org | Maria Ramirez |María Ramírez

A retired chef and his husband have started a volunteer-led soup kitchen in Yellow Springs, Ohio. They're calling it "Who's Hungry," and want it to be a space where people can find community and enjoy gourmet food, regardless of income level. Carl Moore has been in the kitchen all his life, working his way up from a cook to a head chef with multiple degrees. At the beginning of his career, he said he was homeless while working in a kitchen in Atlanta, Georgia.

Feb 19, 2025 | theguardian.com | Maria Ramirez |María Ramírez

The world’s fastest growing major advanced economy last year was most likely Spain. According to preliminary official data for 2024, Spain’s GDP grew by 3.2%, almost five times the eurozone average and more than the US, which did pretty well too. In December, the Economist ranked Spain first among 37 mostly wealthy countries based on five indicators: GDP, stock market performance, core inflation, unemployment and government deficits. Forecasts for 2025 look good. Why is Spain doing so well?