Back in December, we shared how Spain was considering a plan for a nationwide four-day workweek. Now, led by the country’s Más País party, officials have laid out a plan for a pilot program in which companies can partake in a four-day workweek with minimal risk. The €50m … [Read more...] about Spain set to pilot four-day work week program
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School for female shepherds aims to revive Spain’s rural villages
With more and more women leaving Spain’s rural towns in favor of cities, a new initiative has been launched to help save rural Spanish towns that are fading from the map, while offering women a foothold in a trade long dominated by men: shepherding. Spain has a long tradition … [Read more...] about School for female shepherds aims to revive Spain’s rural villages
How a 12th-century Islamic bathhouse was discovered above a tapas bar
With the coronavirus pandemic bringing the hospitality industry to a grinding halt in Sevilla, the owners of a tapas bar called Cervercería Giralda decided to take advantage of the pause in order to renovate their building. There had been local legends suggesting the building, … [Read more...] about How a 12th-century Islamic bathhouse was discovered above a tapas bar
A strong coffee 30 minutes before exercise can boost the burning of fat
Enjoying a cup of coffee while reading this? If so, you might want to consider exercising 30 minutes from now. In a small study in Spain, researchers found that drinking a strong cup of coffee half an hour before aerobic exercise can significantly boost the body’s rate of … [Read more...] about A strong coffee 30 minutes before exercise can boost the burning of fat
A look into Piñatex, the alt-leather made from pineapple leaves
While working in the Philippines during the 1990s, Spanish leathergoods expert Dr. Carmen Hijosa grew horrified at the environmental impact of leather production. The problem for her was that she didn’t approve of petroleum-based alternatives either. In search of a better … [Read more...] about A look into Piñatex, the alt-leather made from pineapple leaves