Gobierno de La Rioja in the news

The president of the Government of La Rioja, Gonzalo Capellán, expressed grief over the death of Maricarmen Abascal, who passed away after an eviction, and requested that the event not be politicized.

The Government of La Rioja detailed the conditions and deadlines for accessing an extraordinary bonus for career completion, replacing the previous retirement additional, applicable to various public sector employees.

A socialist deputy, Miguel González de Legarra, criticizes the budget of the Regional Government of La Rioja for healthcare and social services, arguing it fails to generate new public care capacity and uses state funds to replace, rather than supplement, its own social service contributions.

The University of La Rioja has opened new 1.4 million euro facilities for Medicine and Nursing, including advanced simulation centers, and plans a 32.4 million euro second building to enhance practical training and position the university as a medical education leader.

The Government of La Rioja will combat loneliness among the elderly with spa stays and increase its 2027 budget for dependence, disability, and elder care by 14% to 122 million euros.

The Government of La Rioja is providing a 1,000 euro 'agrocheque' this month to 2,747 farmers and ranchers, with further payments planned, to support the agricultural sector against rising costs.

Spanish doctors have postponed an indefinite strike planned for October 28 until after the November 29 general elections, citing the lack of a negotiating partner during the electoral period.

The Government of La Rioja organizes a free bird photography workshop in Logroño on October 10th as part of a photography contest.

Gobierno de La Rioja and Villavelayo are partnering to reform two municipal homes into affordable rental properties with a 90% contribution from the Autonomous Community.

The Medical Union of La Rioja is threatening a regional strike over unaddressed demands and perceived mismanagement by the government, criticizing the lack of a proper negotiation framework for medical professionals.

La Rioja's tourism sector is partnering with the provincial government to expand regional tourism, targeting nearby provinces like Córdoba and Santa Fe, and implementing stable pricing and a six-month promotional strategy.

The Government of La Rioja approved over 2 million euros in subsidies for 2026 to hire unemployed individuals for social and general interest projects in municipalities, targeting those over and under 30 years old.

Orihuela and La Rioja are strengthening cultural ties by planting a cutting from Miguel Hernández's fig tree at the Monastery of Yuso, connecting his legacy with Gonzalo de Berceo's.

The Government of La Rioja significantly increased its investment in road infrastructure and surface reinforcement in 2025, exceeding initial budgets by millions of euros.

María Martín, Minister of Health and Social Policies of the Government of La Rioja, criticized the prior legislative period for its ineffectiveness and highlighted La Rioja's progress in reducing waiting lists, integrating health and social care, and implementing AI in diagnostics.

Izquierda Unida confirms Henar Moreno and Eunate García as candidates for the Presidency of La Rioja and the Mayoralty of Logroño for the upcoming elections.

The Government of La Rioja is allocating an additional 2.13 million euros to fund a second call for applications to hire unemployed people for general and social interest projects in its municipalities, targeting both those aged 30 and over and those under 30.

The Government of La Rioja is investing over 4 million euros to strengthen elder care in Nájera, Calahorra, and Fuenmayor by extending residential and day-care contracts and tendering a new meal service.

The Government of La Rioja approved university scholarships, agricultural modernization grants, employment aid, and reported on increased road infrastructure investment.

The Government of La Rioja implemented an 11.2 million euro action plan to support the agricultural sector against rising costs, including increased insurance subsidies, advance CAP payments, tax exemptions, and direct aid.