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Mental Health Challenges and Initiatives Target Vulnerable Groups in Spain
Spain addresses mental health challenges of single mothers, healthcare workers, and adolescents through studies and community initiatives.
Tenerife Allocates €3.15 Million in Aid to Non-Professional Sports Clubs for 2025/2026
Tenerife's local government allocates over €3 million to support 37 non-professional sports clubs for the 2025/2026 season, emphasizing gender equality and covering key operational costs.
Innovative Community Mental Health Support Expands in Spain: Youth Clinics and Festive Inclusion Programs
Spain advances mental health support with community youth clinics in Catalunya and inclusive holiday programs in Andalusia for people with severe mental illness.
Study Highlights Inaccessibility and Insufficiency of Loneliness Support in Spain
A national study reveals significant barriers and inadequacies in mental health and loneliness support across Spain, highlighting the need for coordinated strategies and better access to resources.
Spain Advances Social Economy Recognition with New Seal and Premios Lidera 2025 Awards
Spain bolsters its social economy sector with the launch of a new recognition seal and the celebration of Premios Lidera 2025 awards, highlighting impactful community projects and government support.
Spain Faces Persistent Child Poverty Amid Low Investment in Protection Measures
Spain struggles with chronic child poverty amidst low public investment and rising costs, prompting calls for urgent policy reforms.
Spain Advances Healthcare Reforms: Basque Public Abortion Services Expansion and Bereavement Leave Extension
Spain moves forward with healthcare and labor reforms including Basque public abortion service integration and expanded bereavement leave.
BNG Pushes for Mental Health Unit in Porriño Following Unanimous Approval
The BNG in Porriño demands the establishment of a mental health unit, backed by a prior unanimous council agreement and a call for increased social service funding.
Dos Hermanas Engages in EU-Funded Transnational Initiative to Strengthen Social Economy
Dos Hermanas joins a European Union-backed project in Crete to bolster social entrepreneurship and cooperation across Europe’s social economy sector.
Balearic Islands Launch New Digital Platform to Support Youth Mental Health
The Balearic Islands have introduced a new digital platform targeting youth mental health as part of a wider health strategy.
Advancing Social Economy and Care in Spain: Key Initiatives Unfold in December 2025
In December 2025, Spain is bolstering its social economy and care sectors through significant events and investments aimed at improving sustainability, social cohesion, and quality care services.
Burgos Municipal Plenary Advances Urban Sustainability and Social Initiatives
Burgos City Council approves key urban mobility, low emission zone, and social policy measures amid political disagreement.
Advancing Community Health: Digital Innovation and Social Prescription Blend for Future Care
Spain advances community health care by integrating digital health innovations unveiled at Health4Good with social prescription strategies addressing social determinants of well-being.
Spain's Public Investment in Dependency Care Declines Amid Economic Growth, Raising Social Concerns
Despite Spain's strong economic growth since 2020, public investment in dependency care has decreased, resulting in increased waiting times and deaths, prompting urgent calls for reform and greater political commitment.
Euskadi and Andalucía Embrace People-Centered Economic Visions Amid Strong Growth and Social Inclusion
Euskadi and Andalucía leaders promote economic models centered on people, combining strong growth with social welfare and inclusion strategies.
San Roque Unveils Ambitious 2026 Budget Boosting Social Policy and Equality
San Roque's historic 2026 budget allocates nearly €14 million for social services and equality programs, including elderly care and gender equality initiatives.
Spain Advances Affordable Housing: Alcalá de Guadaíra Boosts Accessibility Measures and Navarra Pushes for EU Policy Reform
Alcalá de Guadaíra implements subsidies for building accessibility while Navarra joins other regions in calling for EU structural policies on affordable housing.
Bilbao's Social Services Honored for Transparency and Continuous Improvement
Bilbao's municipal social services received national recognition for their dedication to transparency, efficiency, and continuous improvement at a major social services congress in Madrid.
Feijóo Challenges Sánchez on Housing Policy Amid Rising Social Concerns in Spain
Opposition leader Feijóo condemns Sánchez's housing policies, promising tax cuts and reforms to address soaring prices and poverty, while Sánchez defends his government's measures and social protections amid parliamentary tensions.
Banks Urge Changes to Government Housing Guarantees Amid Spain's Soaring Prices
Spanish banks call for reforms to housing guarantee programs as property prices soar and uptake remains low amid the ongoing housing crisis.
Vigo Increases Social Policy Budget by 18% for 2026 to Over 28 Million Euros
Vigo announces an 18% increase in its 2026 social policy budget to 28 million euros, boosting services for the elderly, emergency aid, and social programs amid criticism of Xunta's elder care management.
Consell de Mallorca Invests €380,386 to Modernize Social Economy Businesses
The Consell de Mallorca increases funding to modernize 25 social economy entities’ stores, boosting local commerce and sustainability.
Spain Advances Youth Mental Health Through Community and Institutional Initiatives
Community and institutional mental health initiatives across Spain are actively reducing stigma and advancing support for youth mental well-being.
Spain's Social Economy Initiatives Gain Momentum with Institutional Backing in 2025
Recent events in Galicia and the Balearic Islands highlight growing institutional support for social economy initiatives in Spain, emphasizing sustainability and job creation.
Canary Islands Approve Groundbreaking Social Economy Strategy for 2026-2029
The Canary Islands have approved their first Social Economy Strategy for 2026-2029, focusing on inclusive job creation and sustainability aligned with global development goals.
Housing Prices Soar in Spain Amid Social Spending Shortfalls
Spain faces soaring housing prices and social spending shortfalls, intensifying housing accessibility challenges and social vulnerability.
Political Turmoil Over Social Services in Ceuta As Censure Motion Fails
Ceuta's government faces intense criticism over social service policies as a proposed censure motion fails.
Institutional Support Announced for Social Economy Initiatives at 2025 Summit
Spain emphasizes social economy support at the European Social Economy Summit with new funding announcements.
Spain Launches Unified Network of Public Service Offices
Spain has launched a unified network of public service offices to enhance citizen services.
Barcelona Pharmacies Take to the Streets to Promote Health Awareness
Community pharmacies in Barcelona are engaging with the public to enhance health awareness through outreach efforts.
Sánchez Calls for European Coherence in Foreign and Social Policy
Prime Minister Sánchez urges greater European unity in foreign and social policy during talks with Portugal's leader.
Spain Intensifies Fight Against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Spain enhances efforts against ALS with new support measures and funding.
Sharp Cuts in Social Policy Investments Impact Communities in 2025
Autonomous communities in Spain face significant cuts in social policy investments, sparking alarm among service providers.
Andalusia Sees 34% Increase in Social Policy Investment Under Juanma Moreno
Andalusia's social policy spending has surged by 34% since Juanma Moreno's presidency.
New Microcredential Programs Launched to Enhance Employment in Social Economy
La Cátedra de Economía Social has launched microcredential programs to boost employment in the social economy sector.