Robotic revolution

AS artificial intelligence (AI) continues to come on leaps and bounds, many are concerned about the future of work. An alarming report released by Goldman Sachs released on Thursday, April 6 suggested that a quarter of jobs in Spain could be replaced by AI in the coming decade, but all is not as it seems!

According to the report, the rise of AI could destroy millions of jobs across the globe, with up to two thirds of all jobs worldwide at risk. The industries most affected by the AI revolution include administration and legal work, with almost half of all jobs in these sectors at risk of being replaced by robots. However, it isn’t all doom and gloom, experts predict that while some jobs will disappear, new ones will be created to replace them. Spain’s significant service industry also means human workers will continue to be desired in many positions.

“AI has the potential to disrupt labour markets significantly,” warns Goldman Sachs.

“However, the combination of cost savings, job creation, and increased productivity for the remaining workers could lead to a productivity boom that substantially increases economic growth.” plan also offers a €240 grant to help pensioners stay connected to the internet in retirement.

Partial retirement allows workers to receive a percentage of their contributory retirement pension while still earning a salary for a part­time job. Eligible workers can also claim other social security benefits such as unemployment or widower's pension.

With exciting changes in the pipeline, there’s never been a better time to plan your retirement in Spain!

Camel crash

AS reported by the Mossos d’Esquadra, the presence of a camel and two oxen on the N­II road as it passes through the municipality of La Jonquera in Girona caused a collision between two vehicles on Wednesday, April 5.

The strange and obviously unexpected sight the two motorists encountered resulted from the three animals escaping from an adventure centre located in the town of El Pertus, located very near the border with France.

Traffic on the N­II was diverted while the authorities dealt with the creatures. Neither of the motorists was hurt in the incident, which occurred around 9.30pm.

Unfortunately, one of the oxen was fatally injured in the collision. The remaining two escapees were rounded up and returned to their enclosures in El Pertus, as reported by a news source.

SPAIN is the place to be! That’s according to the country’s phenomenal tourism data for the beginning of 2023. Data released on Monday, April 3 revealed that the country welcomed a whopping 8.5 million international tourists during the first two months of the year.

The data revealed that Spain smashed last year’s figures by more than 50 per cent. And in a further positive turn, tourists are spending more than ever before, with a staggering €5.33 billion spent in February alone, beating pre­pandemic figures.

The Minister for Tourism, Héctor Gómez, is thrilled with the results and predicts that figures for this year’s Semana Santa will also break records for occupancy and spending.

In February, 4.3 million international

IN a move considered shocking to many, Spain is funding workshops on ‘sex toys’ and ‘trans identity’ in Latin America. It was reported on Friday, April 7 that the Spanish Agency for International Development and Cooperation (AECID) is financing workshops covering sexual issues, inclusive language, feminism, and gender ideology, including topics such as the use of sexual toys and transgender iden­