A correction of errors, published separately from the original announcement of the specialized health training exam, allows bringing additional objects to the exam desk beyond water, according to what the exam instructions indicate.

If you are a candidate and only read the original BOE from August 10, you may lose points or be sanctioned for not knowing about this correction published on August 21. There are no financial figures, but it affects the conditions of the exam.

The Government of Navarre applies the reduced VAT rate of 10% (instead of 21%) to electricity contracts with power up to 10 kW and to vulnerable consumers, during August and September 2026, if the CPI for electricity or natural gas rises more than 15% compared to the previous year.

If you live in Navarre and have an electricity contract of up to 10 kW, you will pay 10% VAT on your bill in August and September instead of 21%, provided the CPI condition is met. It also reduces the electricity tax: 30% less in Q3 2026, 40% less in Q4 2026, rate of 3.5% in 2027 and 0% from 2028 onwards.

The Ministry sets new prices for liquefied petroleum gas by pipe from August 18, 2026: fixed term of €1.60/month and variable term of €0.90/kg (before taxes).

If you have piped liquefied gas at home, your bill will change from August 18, 2026: you will pay €1.60 monthly plus 90 cents for each kilogram of gas consumed, before taxes (taxes vary depending on your territory).

The Extremadura Regional Government approves its budget for 2026, with a total amount of €8.854 billion, 9.3% more than in 2025, with effects from January 1, 2026. It allocates €408.36 million to Industry, Energy, Science and Territory, over €91 million to water and over €1 million to fire-fighting units.

Extremadura residents will see increased spending on public services and changes in regional taxes (personal income tax, inheritance, gifts and property transfers), although this text does not detail the specific conditions of deductions or cuts.

Law 8/2026 of Catalonia creates a legal framework to detect, manage and remove asbestos from buildings and spaces. Banned since 2001, but existing materials could be maintained until now. The new law sets mandatory removal deadlines.

Asbestos must be removed from public buildings by 2028 and from other properties by 2032. This reduces health risks for those living or working in buildings with fiber cement or other asbestos-containing materials. Millions of tons are estimated to be removed.

The Bank of Spain publishes the official reference rates for mortgages corresponding to July 2026. The average rate for mortgage loans over three years for free-standing housing in Spain is 3.077%, and the average rate for housing loans between one and five years in the eurozone is 3.520%.

If you have a variable mortgage, your installment will be reviewed according to these percentages: 3.077% (Spain >3 years) or 3.520% (eurozone 1-5 years). Compare with your current rate to see if your installment will go up or down at the next review.

The Badajoz City Council announces a public competition to fill 17 Administrative Assistant positions. The bases were published in the BOP number 61 (31/03/2026) and amended in BOP number 120 (26/06/2026).

If you are looking for public employment in Badajoz, you have 20 working days from the publication of this resolution in the BOE to submit your application. The text does not specify requirements or salary.

Universitat Politècnica de València announces 8 positions for IT Systems Management and Information Technology Technician: 4 through internal promotion, 2 through general open competition, and 2 through open competition for persons with disabilities (degree ≥33%).

If you are looking for qualified public employment in IT at UPV, you can apply for one of these 8 positions. There are 2 positions reserved for persons with disabilities equal to or greater than 33%.

The Ministry approves the bases of the "Luisa de Medrano" grant program for undergraduate students who obtain a place in the SICUE mobility program between Spanish universities. The stay must be in-person and the grant cannot exceed nine months.

If you obtain a SICUE place to study at another Spanish university, you can apply for financial aid for your stay (maximum 9 months). The text does not specify the specific amounts.

The Ministry authorizes GR Bañuela Renovables to build a 21.69 MW battery storage module (the text mentions 21.89 MW) that will be hybridized with the existing "FV Bañuela" solar plant of 49.7 MW (the text mentions 49.11 MW) in Altarejos (Cuenca).

It does not directly affect ordinary citizens, but the installation of batteries in solar plants may change the landscape and have local environmental impact. The document does not specify amounts or execution timelines.

The Ministry authorizes GR Turbón Renovables to build a battery storage module of 21.89 MW (the title indicates 21.69 MW) that will be hybridized with the existing solar plant «FV Turbón» of 49.11 MW (the title indicates 49.7 MW) in Altarejos (Cuenca).

Similar to the previous one: it involves renewable energy works and installations in Altarejos, but the document does not detail economic effects or timeframes for the citizen. Possible local environmental impact.

The Ministry authorizes Afrodita Solar to build a battery storage module of 39.6 MW that will be hybridized with the existing solar park «Afrodita» of 46.2 MW in Los Molares (Seville). It is covered under Royal Decree 997/2025, which exempts it from environmental assessment in certain cases.

This installation will expand electrical storage capacity in Seville, which may improve supply stability, but the document does not specify impact on bills or work timeframes. Possible local environmental impact.

The Ministry authorizes Enagás Transporte del Norte to build a new position with a measurement station in the Arrigorriaga-Santurtzi gas pipeline (Bilbao) to inject biomethane. Maximum pressure: 72 barg; maximum flow: 475 Nm3/h.

It facilitates infrastructure for renewable gas in Bilbao, but the document does not mention figures on prices, employment or other direct effects for the citizen. Construction may affect the local environment.

The Ministry authorizes Red Eléctrica to build a 400 kV substation and a 400 kV incoming/outgoing line in Isona (Lleida) and declares its public utility. The proceedings carried out since 2017 and the reports received are recorded.

It entails construction of electrical infrastructure that may affect land through expropriations or easements. The text does not detail compensation, number of affected parties or execution timeframes.