10 Million Spaniards Exceed Legal Workweek Amidst Proposed Reduction
In Spain's third quarter of 2024, 10,011,700 employed individuals worked 40+ hours weekly, exceeding the legal limit, despite a proposed reduction to 37.5 hours facing political opposition.
10 Million Spaniards Exceed Legal Workweek Amidst Proposed Reduction
In Spain's third quarter of 2024, 10,011,700 employed individuals worked 40+ hours weekly, exceeding the legal limit, despite a proposed reduction to 37.5 hours facing political opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Protests Delay AfD Congress in Riesa
Thousands protested against the AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, on February 18th, delaying its start by 45 minutes due to roadblocks and clashes with police; the AfD, polling around 20%, called protesters "extremists.
Protests Delay AfD Congress in Riesa
Thousands protested against the AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, on February 18th, delaying its start by 45 minutes due to roadblocks and clashes with police; the AfD, polling around 20%, called protesters "extremists.
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52% Bias Score
ERC Halts Negotiations with PSOE Until Prior Agreements are Met
Oriol Junqueras, ERC leader, announced that his party will not negotiate with the PSOE on the 2025 budget until prior agreements on fiscal sovereignty, including a new economic agreement for Catalonia, debt forgiveness, and transfer of Cercanías, are fully implemented.
ERC Halts Negotiations with PSOE Until Prior Agreements are Met
Oriol Junqueras, ERC leader, announced that his party will not negotiate with the PSOE on the 2025 budget until prior agreements on fiscal sovereignty, including a new economic agreement for Catalonia, debt forgiveness, and transfer of Cercanías, are fully implemented.
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52% Bias Score
Brazil and France Urge Maduro to Release Political Prisoners, Restart Dialogue
Brazil and France jointly called on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to release political prisoners and resume dialogue with the opposition, offering to mediate talks aimed at restoring democracy and stability in Venezuela; this action follows Maduro's recent inauguration, which was attended by B...
Brazil and France Urge Maduro to Release Political Prisoners, Restart Dialogue
Brazil and France jointly called on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to release political prisoners and resume dialogue with the opposition, offering to mediate talks aimed at restoring democracy and stability in Venezuela; this action follows Maduro's recent inauguration, which was attended by B...
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56% Bias Score
Death of Mariano Antolín Rato: A Loss for Spanish Literature
Spanish writer and translator Mariano Antolín Rato (1943-2024) died unexpectedly at his home in Motril, Spain. A pioneer of Spain's underground literary scene and a translator of Beat Generation writers, he is celebrated for his 1973 novel "Cuando 900 mil Mach aprox" and his significant contribution...
Death of Mariano Antolín Rato: A Loss for Spanish Literature
Spanish writer and translator Mariano Antolín Rato (1943-2024) died unexpectedly at his home in Motril, Spain. A pioneer of Spain's underground literary scene and a translator of Beat Generation writers, he is celebrated for his 1973 novel "Cuando 900 mil Mach aprox" and his significant contribution...
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20% Bias Score
Armed Man Attacks Health Center in Isla Cristina, Spain
A man with a history of violent crime injured a minor in a nightclub, then attacked a health center in Isla Cristina, Spain, on January 1st with a katana, assaulting staff before fleeing; he was arrested on January 3rd following a police search of his home.
Armed Man Attacks Health Center in Isla Cristina, Spain
A man with a history of violent crime injured a minor in a nightclub, then attacked a health center in Isla Cristina, Spain, on January 1st with a katana, assaulting staff before fleeing; he was arrested on January 3rd following a police search of his home.
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40% Bias Score
Valencia Flood Exposes Years of Delays in Flood Mitigation Projects
The October 29, 2023, flood in Valencia, Spain, revealed years-long delays in flood mitigation projects for high-risk ravines like the Poyo (46 deaths) and Saleta (6 deaths) due to budget issues and conflicts with environmental regulations, specifically the 2018 Valencian Orchard Law, prompting gove...
Valencia Flood Exposes Years of Delays in Flood Mitigation Projects
The October 29, 2023, flood in Valencia, Spain, revealed years-long delays in flood mitigation projects for high-risk ravines like the Poyo (46 deaths) and Saleta (6 deaths) due to budget issues and conflicts with environmental regulations, specifically the 2018 Valencian Orchard Law, prompting gove...
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48% Bias Score
Contrasting Approaches to Cultural Preservation in Spain
The Spanish Ministry of Culture purchased Casa Gomis in Barcelona for €7.2 million, while failing to secure Velintonia, the Madrid home of poet Vicente Aleixandre, despite a €3.2 million bid and a court rejection of a regional government's purchase offer; this highlights inconsistencies in the minis...
Contrasting Approaches to Cultural Preservation in Spain
The Spanish Ministry of Culture purchased Casa Gomis in Barcelona for €7.2 million, while failing to secure Velintonia, the Madrid home of poet Vicente Aleixandre, despite a €3.2 million bid and a court rejection of a regional government's purchase offer; this highlights inconsistencies in the minis...
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56% Bias Score
Mazda 6e: All-Electric Sedan with Two Battery Options and Advanced Technology
Mazda launched its all-electric Mazda 6e, featuring a dedicated EV platform, two battery options (68.8 kWh and 80 kWh providing 479km and 552km range respectively), advanced technology like a 14.6-inch infotainment screen and augmented reality head-up display, and a spacious interior; however, it no...
Mazda 6e: All-Electric Sedan with Two Battery Options and Advanced Technology
Mazda launched its all-electric Mazda 6e, featuring a dedicated EV platform, two battery options (68.8 kWh and 80 kWh providing 479km and 552km range respectively), advanced technology like a 14.6-inch infotainment screen and augmented reality head-up display, and a spacious interior; however, it no...
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40% Bias Score
PP Extends Housing Loan Guarantees to Age 40
The Partido Popular (PP) in Spain announced an agreement to extend housing loan guarantees to people up to 40 years old in regions under their control, covering 20% of housing costs, as an alternative to the current government's policies deemed ineffective.
PP Extends Housing Loan Guarantees to Age 40
The Partido Popular (PP) in Spain announced an agreement to extend housing loan guarantees to people up to 40 years old in regions under their control, covering 20% of housing costs, as an alternative to the current government's policies deemed ineffective.
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52% Bias Score
15-Year-Old Kills Father in Palencia Street Stabbing
On Saturday, a 15-year-old boy fatally stabbed his 55-year-old father in Palencia, Spain, during a public argument involving family members. The assailant is in custody.
15-Year-Old Kills Father in Palencia Street Stabbing
On Saturday, a 15-year-old boy fatally stabbed his 55-year-old father in Palencia, Spain, during a public argument involving family members. The assailant is in custody.
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36% Bias Score
A Real Pain": A Darkly Comedic Exploration of Holocaust Legacy
A Real Pain" depicts two American cousins' journey to Poland to confront their grandmother's Holocaust past, exploring themes of trauma, memory, and identity through darkly comedic encounters with a diverse tour group.
A Real Pain": A Darkly Comedic Exploration of Holocaust Legacy
A Real Pain" depicts two American cousins' journey to Poland to confront their grandmother's Holocaust past, exploring themes of trauma, memory, and identity through darkly comedic encounters with a diverse tour group.
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48% Bias Score