FLA Frees Spanish Hostage Kidnapped in Algeria
A Spanish citizen kidnapped in southern Algeria was freed on Monday by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in northern Mali after being moved there by his captors; the FLA acted to prevent the captors from selling him to ISIS for a ransom between 150,000 and 380,000 euros.
FLA Frees Spanish Hostage Kidnapped in Algeria
A Spanish citizen kidnapped in southern Algeria was freed on Monday by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in northern Mali after being moved there by his captors; the FLA acted to prevent the captors from selling him to ISIS for a ransom between 150,000 and 380,000 euros.
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44% Bias Score
BMW Group Spain Sets Sales Records in 2024
In 2024, BMW Group Spain achieved record sales, with BMW brand sales up 29.4% to 45,184 units, exceeding market growth fourfold, while Mini sales decreased by 10.1% due to model range renewal, and BMW Motorrad sales increased by 3.6% to 13,143 units.
BMW Group Spain Sets Sales Records in 2024
In 2024, BMW Group Spain achieved record sales, with BMW brand sales up 29.4% to 45,184 units, exceeding market growth fourfold, while Mini sales decreased by 10.1% due to model range renewal, and BMW Motorrad sales increased by 3.6% to 13,143 units.
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44% Bias Score
Urgent Meeting in Waterloo Fails to Resolve Tensions Between PSOE and Junts
On Monday, representatives from Spain's PSOE and Junts met in Waterloo, mediated by Francisco Galindo Vélez, to discuss disagreements and stalled negotiations concerning upcoming votes on three government decrees in the Spanish Congress, including pension revaluation and energy taxation, with the fu...
Urgent Meeting in Waterloo Fails to Resolve Tensions Between PSOE and Junts
On Monday, representatives from Spain's PSOE and Junts met in Waterloo, mediated by Francisco Galindo Vélez, to discuss disagreements and stalled negotiations concerning upcoming votes on three government decrees in the Spanish Congress, including pension revaluation and energy taxation, with the fu...
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52% Bias Score
Spain Launches National Food Strategy to Boost Global Competitiveness
Spain's Council of Ministers approved a National Food Strategy to maintain its position as a major food exporter, focusing on sustainable production, rural development, consumer health, and addressing challenges like climate change and geopolitical uncertainty.
Spain Launches National Food Strategy to Boost Global Competitiveness
Spain's Council of Ministers approved a National Food Strategy to maintain its position as a major food exporter, focusing on sustainable production, rural development, consumer health, and addressing challenges like climate change and geopolitical uncertainty.
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40% Bias Score
Local Police Chief Receives Award for Combating Gender Violence
José Ángel Sánchez López, Guadalix de la Sierra's Local Police chief, won the 2024 Meninas Award for his work combating gender violence, highlighting the importance of local police initiatives within the VioGen framework and proactive community intervention.
Local Police Chief Receives Award for Combating Gender Violence
José Ángel Sánchez López, Guadalix de la Sierra's Local Police chief, won the 2024 Meninas Award for his work combating gender violence, highlighting the importance of local police initiatives within the VioGen framework and proactive community intervention.
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32% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Hostage Release, Prisoner Exchange, and Continued Operation
Following over 15 months of conflict and delays, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, releasing three Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners; however, the operation will continue until Hamas fully complies, and at least 10 Palestinians died in the preceding attacks.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Hostage Release, Prisoner Exchange, and Continued Operation
Following over 15 months of conflict and delays, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, releasing three Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners; however, the operation will continue until Hamas fully complies, and at least 10 Palestinians died in the preceding attacks.
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64% Bias Score
Brazil Leads Expanding BRICS Group in 2025
Brazil's 2025 BRICS presidency follows the October 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia, where the group expanded, adding Indonesia as a permanent member and Nigeria as an "associate member", further challenging the G7's dominance.
Brazil Leads Expanding BRICS Group in 2025
Brazil's 2025 BRICS presidency follows the October 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia, where the group expanded, adding Indonesia as a permanent member and Nigeria as an "associate member", further challenging the G7's dominance.
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40% Bias Score
Madrid's Plaza de Canalejas to Get New Luxury Hotel-Theater Complex in 2027
Madrid's Plaza de Canalejas will see a new luxury hotel-theater complex open in 2027, a €30 million project by Pescaderías Coruñesas involving the renovation of three historic buildings and the Reina Victoria Theater, adding to the city's growing luxury hotel sector.
Madrid's Plaza de Canalejas to Get New Luxury Hotel-Theater Complex in 2027
Madrid's Plaza de Canalejas will see a new luxury hotel-theater complex open in 2027, a €30 million project by Pescaderías Coruñesas involving the renovation of three historic buildings and the Reina Victoria Theater, adding to the city's growing luxury hotel sector.
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40% Bias Score
ANC Demands Break in Catalan-Socialist Pacts to Reignite Independence Push
The Catalan National Assembly (ANC) launched a new roadmap to pressure Junts per Catalunya and Esquerra Republicana to break ties with the PSOE and PSC, reviving the 2017 unilateral approach to independence, aiming to reignite confrontation with the Spanish state.
ANC Demands Break in Catalan-Socialist Pacts to Reignite Independence Push
The Catalan National Assembly (ANC) launched a new roadmap to pressure Junts per Catalunya and Esquerra Republicana to break ties with the PSOE and PSC, reviving the 2017 unilateral approach to independence, aiming to reignite confrontation with the Spanish state.
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60% Bias Score
Pérez Re-elected: Real Madrid Faces Legal and Financial Challenges
Florentino Pérez secures a seventh term as Real Madrid president until 2029, facing challenges including legal disputes over the Superliga and Bernabéu events, and planning a club restructuring to enhance financial stability and global competitiveness.
Pérez Re-elected: Real Madrid Faces Legal and Financial Challenges
Florentino Pérez secures a seventh term as Real Madrid president until 2029, facing challenges including legal disputes over the Superliga and Bernabéu events, and planning a club restructuring to enhance financial stability and global competitiveness.
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44% Bias Score
Basque Prison Workers Strike Over Staff Shortages and Poor Working Conditions
Nearly 700 Basque prison workers will strike on January 29th from 1 PM to 4 PM due to staff shortages, insufficient training, inadequate pay, and a lack of resources, prompting a union lawsuit and an investigation into systematic overtime.
Basque Prison Workers Strike Over Staff Shortages and Poor Working Conditions
Nearly 700 Basque prison workers will strike on January 29th from 1 PM to 4 PM due to staff shortages, insufficient training, inadequate pay, and a lack of resources, prompting a union lawsuit and an investigation into systematic overtime.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Faces Critical Situation in Velika Novosilka Amidst Russian Offensive
Ukrainian forces are struggling to defend Velika Novosilka in southeastern Ukraine against a Russian offensive that has captured nearby villages and cut off supply routes; analysts warn that a Russian takeover could open a path to other regions and that Ukraine may need to withdraw to avoid encircle...
Ukraine Faces Critical Situation in Velika Novosilka Amidst Russian Offensive
Ukrainian forces are struggling to defend Velika Novosilka in southeastern Ukraine against a Russian offensive that has captured nearby villages and cut off supply routes; analysts warn that a Russian takeover could open a path to other regions and that Ukraine may need to withdraw to avoid encircle...
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48% Bias Score