https://www.chronicle.gi/gbc-open-day-donates-166500-to-gib-charities/ The GBC Open day has donated £165.000 to local charities thanks to people generosity even with some funds that also letf over from 2021. With these people's donation, some associations were approved as Caner Relief, SNAG, PAAMOA and many more among them. One of their main supporters is GBC Open Day trust. Most of the associations say that they are grateful for the donatios.
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https://www.chronicle.gi/pensioners-convention-launches-in-gibraltar/ On Monday afternoon was created The Joint Pensioner's Convention of Gibraltar (JPCG) in order to understand older people and help them with their concerns. Charles Bishop was elected to the position of president and they will meet once every three months. They think that there is a problem because don't exist a space or forum where they can go to ask any doubt. Pensionist tend to be overlooked even though the fact that it is stimated that 18% of the population is in that situation. The Conventions has ideas but they prefer to hold meetings with the older population and get the necesfsary information and then they will go and speak to the relevant authorities and they will see what they can do
Mobile Phones in the Classroom
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The presence of mobile phones in classrooms has become a topic of much debate and discussion in recent years. While some argue that mobile phones are disruptive and hinder the learning environment, others believe they can be valuable educational tools if used appropriately. On one hand, it is true that mobile phones can distract students from their studies. With social media, messaging apps, and games just a tap away, it's easy for students to get sidetracked and lose focus during class time. Moreover, the constant buzzing and ringing of phones can disrupt the flow of a lesson and disturb the concentration of both students and teachers. On the other hand, mobile phones also offer numerous educational benefits. They provide instant access to a vast amount of information and resources, allowing students to conduct research, find reference materials, and explore various perspectives on a given topic. Additionally, many educational apps and platforms are specifically designed to enhanc...
The Importance of Information Technology in Management and Administration
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Information technology (IT) plays a vital role in the management and administration of organizations across various sectors. In today's digital age, the efficient use of IT has become crucial for businesses to remain competitive and successful. This essay will delve into the significance of information technology in the realm of management and administration. First and foremost, IT enables efficient data management and storage. In any organization, a vast amount of data is generated and accumulated on a daily basis. With the help of IT systems such as databases and cloud storage, businesses can organize and store this data securely. This facilitates easy access, retrieval, and analysis of information, allowing managers and administrators to make informed decisions promptly. Furthermore, IT systems provide real-time data, enabling organizations to monitor operations and track performance metrics accurately. Additionally, information technology enhances communication and collaboratio...
Opposite
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Currently, many of the Spanish consider presenting themselves to an opposition or they are in the process of doing it for a vacancy in the government. The most repeated profile is of a woman, 39 years old, with university studies and work experience and who wants combine her studies with a job. there is an increase of young people who rethink the same. https://www.lasexta.com/noticias/economia/espana-pais-opositores-busca-estabilidad-conciliacion-mejor-salario_202303026400d1690308f80001633298.html
40% of vocational training students aspire to start their own business and more than a quarter will continue studying at the university
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Vocational Training ( FP) is increasingly shedding the discredited image that had been attributed to it for years. With the impetus of the new law and the growing offer by the labor market of technical profiles or with an average qualification, this educational path is already chosen by more and more Spanish students. Many, 40%, opt for it because they want to start a business, while more than half aspire to continue their education and 27% intend to do so later at university. According to a study presented this Thursday by the CCC Official Vocational Training Center , Vocational Training is the training alternative chosen by those students who are either already in the labor market, or are looking for more labor flexibility or training that is much more based on practice and that brings them closer to companies (more than 75% affirm that FP is the best training to access the company). Specifically, eight out of ten already have previous profession...
New employment record: Social Security exceeds 20.8 million affiliates
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The labor market maintains its dynamism in this month of May and in fifteen days it creates more than 160,000 jobs. Employment continues to grow in this month of May at a tremendous pace after the record reached in April. In the first fifteen days, more than 160,000 jobs have been created, in original terms, which has allowed Social Security to overcome the barrier of 20.8 million affiliates for the first time in history, according to the biweekly advance published this Tuesday by the Ministry of Social Security. https://www.elcorreo.com/economia/pensiones/nuevo-record-empleo-seguridad-social-supera-208-20230516133142-ntrc.html
Nueva Canarias demands that the co-management of immigrant minors between the Autonomous Communities be regulated
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Faced with this reality, which has claimed between 7,000 and 8,000 lives of people in the last three years on the so-called Canary Islands Route, NC demands in these elections "an immigration policy" that does not exist, since, in its opinion, the one they develop the European Union and Spain "are far below what is needed", for which reason he urges President Pedro Sánchez to assert his imprint on the international scene to improve during his EU Presidency the new European Pact on Migration and Asylum, presented in 2020 by the European Commission. "It will be necessary to establish an immigration policy thinking of all borders," considered the NC candidate, who is committed to "fighting politically and legally" for the improvement of the reception system for unaccompanied immigrant minors, estimating that "it is fractured." nor does it pay attention to the reality that these kids face when they reach the age of majority and find themse...
Argentina exceeds in one month all the annual inflation of Spain
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Argentina exceeded in a single month, February, the inflation that Spain registered throughout the last year: 6.6% against 6.1%. With this data, released on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC), Argentina accumulated 102.5% inflation in the last 12 months. It is the highest figure since 1991, the year in which, during the government of Peronist Carlos Menem, the Convertibility Plan was launched that equated the peso with the dollar and eradicated, for a decade, inflation in a country that is addicted to it. Thirty-two years later, another Peronist government, that of Alberto Fernández, shot inflation back to more than 100% annually. Argentina's inflation is the second highest in Latin America, behind only Venezuela's 20.2% in February, which registers an annual rate of 537.7%. The lack of control of prices is of such magnitude in Argentina, the third economy in Latin America, that the highest value note, one thousand pesos, is equivalent to 2.5 eu...
Argentine markets continue to be pressured by economic uncertainty and waiting for IMF news
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In the midst of a growing inflationary escalation, which could exceed 130% this year, the central bank announced a 600-point increase in the reference rate to 97% per year and greater intervention in the exchange market, although without giving details about the pace of "crawling-peg" (devaluations), at a time when the Government continues in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reprogram targets. * "The third version of the 'soybean dollar' compares very unfavorably with the previous ones," said the Mediterranean Foundation, noting that "to top off the critical situation, we must take into account that the expected flow of payments and collections with the IMF, other multilaterals, Paris Club and holders of external debt bonds of the Treasury adds up to a negative balance of 4,600 million dollars for the second half of the year." Mercados de Argentina siguen presionados por incertidumbre económica y a espera de novedades FMI (msn.c...
dame again
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DAME AGAIN John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White survives second vote of confidence after £234m losses Ashley Armstrong Share THE boss of John Lewis survived a confidence vote yesterday — but suffered a stinging rebuke over her leadership during the past 12 months. Dame Sharon White had been braced for a stormy meeting of the retail group’s partners following its £234million loss, scrapping of staff bonuses and talk of ending employee ownership. Advertisement John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White has survived a second vote of confidence John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White has survived a second vote of confidence One insider said: 'No one in the business is happy with last year’s performance' One insider said: 'No one in the business is happy with last year’s performance'Credit: Getty Images - Getty In a bid to reassure staff, the chairwoman said: “I want to be absolutely categorical: the John Lewis Partnership will always be employee-owned. “No ifs, no buts — absolutely no quest...
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‘Britain’s Bill Gates’ extradited to the US on money fraud charges with £79m bail set Ashley Armstrong Share MIKE Lynch, once dubbed “Britain’s Bill Gates”, has been extradited to the US on big money fraud charges. A Californian judge set bail at £79million and called in 24-hour guards to ensure he does not try to flee. Advertisement Mike Lynch has been extradited to the US and denies the charges against him Mike Lynch has been extradited to the US and denies the charges against himCredit: PA Tycoon Lynch, is accused of trying to dupe tech giant Hewlett-Packard into overpaying for Autonomy. Lynch, who founded the software firm, sold it for £8.2billion in 2011. He denies wrongdoing but faces up to 20 years if convicted. He fought extradition for four years but his transfer was approved last year during which he lost a six-year civil high court case brought by HP. READ MORE ON FRAUD Billions of Facebook users warned of 'job fraud' - 8 key signs to look out for DEAD-END JOB Billi...
The FP is renewed for a new work framework
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From the 2023-24 academic year, administrations must implement the model that includes the combination of single subjects for more flexible learning or the internationalization of degrees. In an economic and productive scenario in constant change, "the business sector has realized that it has to bet on professional training; its own survival will depend on it. https://elpais.com/extra/formacion/2023-05-14/la-fp-se-renueva-para-un-nuevo-marco-laboral.html
Spain reaches the record for closing companies in 2022
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After COVID, we know that the economy has been gradually declining, which is why many businessmen have been affected and have had to close their companies. Commerce and construction are some of the sectors that are most affected with this problem. https://elpais.com/economia/2023-02-10/el-cierre-de-empresas-en-espana-en-2022-batio-record-26207-disoluciones-un-10-mas.html
The lack of FP places, resigning or studying something you don't want: "Or this, or losing a year"
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At this point there are no places left and the remaining cycles are the ones that no one has wanted . Student phrases: “Last year I did something else that I didn't like," "I'm waiting to see if I'm lucky and there are places left," https://amp.rtve.es/noticias/20220916/oferta-plazas-fp-demanda-aumenta/2402323.shtml
Telefónica is confident of recovering ground in the summer after results punished by the market
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The news is about the financial results of Telefónica, a telecommunications company. Despite the fact that the company has experienced a 6.7% increase in revenue during the first quarter, profit has fallen by 58%. Telefónica expects to increase its revenues in Spain as the year progresses. Although it has registered a 0.3% increase in revenue in Spain, the profit has been affected by the lack of extraordinary elements and lower capital gains. Despite this, the company has signed its best quarter in commercial terms since September 2020. The price hike has led to an increase in the average monthly payment per customer and the company is expected to accelerate its growth in the coming months due to to the new tariffs, the growth of business for companies and the contribution of European funds. This is expected to stabilize operating income before write-downs, a key measure of profitability for telcos.
Enrique Lacalle: "If the Government wants to give real aid, let it make plans to renovate our old car fleet"
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The news is about the statements of Enrique Lacalle, president of the international motor show in Barcelona, in relation to government policies and the need to renew the car park in Spain. Lacalle highlights the importance of the government implementing serious aid plans for the purchase of automobiles with the aim of replacing old vehicles. According to him, the car park in Spain has an average age of 14 years, being the second longest in Europe. Lacalle argues that the renewal of the car park not only benefits citizens, but also favors a dynamic and less polluting market. In addition, he highlights the economic relevance of the automotive sector in Spain, employing 9% of the active population, representing 10% of GDP and 18% of the country's exports.
Brussels raises Spain's growth to 1.9% in 2023 but forecasts that the deficit in 2024 will exceed 3%
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The news is about the projections of economic growth in Spain made by the European Commission (Brussels). According to these projections, the Spanish economy is expected to grow by 1.9% in 2023, which is an improvement over the initial forecasts that pointed to growth of 1.4%. This growth is above the average for the euro area and the European Union, where GDP increases of 1.1% and 1%, respectively, are forecast. Although the projections are positive, the European Commission also warns of a possible increase in the deficit in 2024, which could exceed the 3% limit. However, the Commissioner for the Economy, Paolo Gentiloni, stressed that despite this variation in the budget balance, projections for Spain are optimistic. In addition, it is mentioned that the drought will have a significant impact on Spanish GDP, but it is highlighted that the energy situation in Spain is positive, without providing further details in this regard.
Moscow shields itself to celebrate Victory Day under strict security measures
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Russia celebrates this Tuesday the Victory Day over Nazi Germany under strict security measures for fear of possible acts of Ukrainian sabotage. For the second consecutive year, Moscow commemorates this date by being the country that has invaded Ukraine. In fact, on Monday it launched massive bombardments in various cities carried out on the eve of the celebration. Every May 9, in one of the most important commemorations of the year, Russia pays homage to its victims and fighters of World War II and muscle up the military through different parades that on this occasion have been canceled in various cities throughout the year. country. The capital has shielded itself for the celebration. Red Square in Moscow is surrounded by a double security perimeter and guarded by police and military. For the first time in many years, the scene of the traditional military parade has remained tightly closed for two weeks. Enrique
Carmen Crespo visits the Balerma WWTP, which will provide reclaimed water to irrigators
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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Carmen Crespo, has made a technical visit to the Balerma Wastewater Treatment Plant (EDAR), in the municipality of El Ejido (Almería), where she has had the opportunity to know from the hand of the technicians the tertiary treatment facilities, contemplated in the III Drought Decree, which will give the possibility of obtaining 0.6 cubic hectometres of reclaimed water for irrigation. The counselor has reported that Almería will have 37 cubic hectometres of reclaimed water "providing new water possibilities for our farmers and irrigators who are not going through good times due to the structural drought suffered by Andalusia." Specifically, the tertiary treatment planned at the El Toyo and El Bobar WWTPs, with almost 15 new cubic hectometres of water for irrigation, the expansion of tertiary treatment at the Vera WWTP, Cuevas del Almanzora, Mojácar or Huércal- Overa. Enrique
The self-employed individuals can deduct the VAT on their primary residence.
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https://www.autonomosyemprendedor.es/articulo/actualidad/justicia-permite-ahora-autonomos-deducirse-iva-alquiler-suministros-teletrabajan/20230131154759029082.html Regarding the possibility of self-employed individuals deducting the VAT on their primary residence, it is important to note that this deduction was previously not allowed unless it was 100% related to the activity. However, a sentence of The Superior Court of Justice of Andalucia allows the self-employed to deduct the proportional part they use related to the activity.
The workers will no longer be required to provide a medical certificate to their employers.
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https://elderecho.com/los-trabajadores-no-tendran-que-entregar-a-la-empresa-el-parte-de-baja#:~:text=Los%20trabajadores%20que%20temporalmente%20est%C3%A9n,Consejo%20de%20Ministros%20de%202022. On April 1, the regulations establish that workers will no longer be required to provide a medical certificate to their employers when they are sick. This change will simplify the process of obtaining sick leave, and will eliminate the need for workers to disclose their health status to their employers. However, it is important to note that employees will still be required to inform their employers about their absence due to illness in a timely manner. Overall, this change is a positive development for workers, because it reduces bureaucracy, and streamlines administrative procedures more efficiently.