Spain's 2024 Job Market: Record Employment Despite Slowdown
Spain's 2024 labor market saw 468,100 new jobs, a record 21,858,900 employed, and 10.6% unemployment—the lowest in 16 years—despite slower growth than in 2023, with concerns about 2025 due to private sector decline and regulatory uncertainty.
Spain's 2024 Job Market: Record Employment Despite Slowdown
Spain's 2024 labor market saw 468,100 new jobs, a record 21,858,900 employed, and 10.6% unemployment—the lowest in 16 years—despite slower growth than in 2023, with concerns about 2025 due to private sector decline and regulatory uncertainty.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Banks Slash Fixed Mortgage Rates Below 2.50%
Driven by recent European Central Bank rate cuts, Spanish banks are slashing fixed-rate mortgage interest rates, with some offering rates below 2.50% to competitive borrowers, creating a buyer's market.
Spanish Banks Slash Fixed Mortgage Rates Below 2.50%
Driven by recent European Central Bank rate cuts, Spanish banks are slashing fixed-rate mortgage interest rates, with some offering rates below 2.50% to competitive borrowers, creating a buyer's market.
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40% Bias Score
Consum Reopens Stores, Offers Aid After Valencia Storm
Three months after a devastating storm hit Valencia on October 29th, Consum supermarket chain reopened 57 of its 69 damaged stores, offering aid to employees and communities while planning three new stores in affected areas for mid-2025.
Consum Reopens Stores, Offers Aid After Valencia Storm
Three months after a devastating storm hit Valencia on October 29th, Consum supermarket chain reopened 57 of its 69 damaged stores, offering aid to employees and communities while planning three new stores in affected areas for mid-2025.
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36% Bias Score
Public Funding Dominates Spain's Culture Sector
A new study reveals that 64.8% of Spain's cultural funding comes from public administrations, with private entities contributing 19.8% and the public only 15.4%, highlighting a strong dependence on public funds across all cultural sectors.
Public Funding Dominates Spain's Culture Sector
A new study reveals that 64.8% of Spain's cultural funding comes from public administrations, with private entities contributing 19.8% and the public only 15.4%, highlighting a strong dependence on public funds across all cultural sectors.
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28% Bias Score
Chinese AI Startup Triggers $500 Billion Market Shock
A Chinese startup's surprisingly low-cost AI chatbot, DeepSeek R1, triggered massive losses for major US tech companies on Monday, highlighting the unpredictable nature of AI development and intensifying US-China geopolitical competition.
Chinese AI Startup Triggers $500 Billion Market Shock
A Chinese startup's surprisingly low-cost AI chatbot, DeepSeek R1, triggered massive losses for major US tech companies on Monday, highlighting the unpredictable nature of AI development and intensifying US-China geopolitical competition.
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52% Bias Score
DeepSeek Challenges US AI Dominance
DeepSeek, a Chinese open-source AI model, rivals leading AI models at a fraction of the cost, challenging US AI dominance and prompting market reactions, with speculation about its actual computing resources and geopolitical implications.
DeepSeek Challenges US AI Dominance
DeepSeek, a Chinese open-source AI model, rivals leading AI models at a fraction of the cost, challenging US AI dominance and prompting market reactions, with speculation about its actual computing resources and geopolitical implications.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Prioritizes Other Nations Over Spain
President Trump's administration has shown little to no interest in engaging with Spain, evidenced by a lack of communication between high-ranking officials, despite Spain's membership in NATO and historical ties with the U.S.; this lack of engagement stems from disagreements on defense spending, di...
Trump Administration Prioritizes Other Nations Over Spain
President Trump's administration has shown little to no interest in engaging with Spain, evidenced by a lack of communication between high-ranking officials, despite Spain's membership in NATO and historical ties with the U.S.; this lack of engagement stems from disagreements on defense spending, di...
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Constitutional Court Recuses Judge from Amnesty Law Deliberations
The Spanish Constitutional Court recused Judge José María Macías from all deliberations on appeals against the Amnesty Law due to his prior involvement in two Council of the Judiciary reports on the law, following a 6-4 vote based on concerns of potential bias due to prior opinions.
Spanish Constitutional Court Recuses Judge from Amnesty Law Deliberations
The Spanish Constitutional Court recused Judge José María Macías from all deliberations on appeals against the Amnesty Law due to his prior involvement in two Council of the Judiciary reports on the law, following a 6-4 vote based on concerns of potential bias due to prior opinions.
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36% Bias Score
Youngest White House Press Secretary Restructures Press Room, Vows Transparency
At 27, Karoline Leavitt became the youngest White House press secretary, announcing a press room restructuring to include social media influencers and vowing transparency while avoiding daily briefings, contrasting with previous administrations.
Youngest White House Press Secretary Restructures Press Room, Vows Transparency
At 27, Karoline Leavitt became the youngest White House press secretary, announcing a press room restructuring to include social media influencers and vowing transparency while avoiding daily briefings, contrasting with previous administrations.
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52% Bias Score
Barcelona Eviction Sparks Clashes, Nine Police Injured
Nine police officers were injured and two people arrested during clashes following a demonstration in Barcelona against the eviction of the Antiga Escola Massana building, occupied since 2020; the protest, attended by thousands, involved burning containers and throwing objects at police.
Barcelona Eviction Sparks Clashes, Nine Police Injured
Nine police officers were injured and two people arrested during clashes following a demonstration in Barcelona against the eviction of the Antiga Escola Massana building, occupied since 2020; the protest, attended by thousands, involved burning containers and throwing objects at police.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Anti-Immigration Policies Reshape Geopolitics in the Americas
Trump's anti-immigration policies have significantly impacted the Americas, particularly Mexico, leading to increased tariffs, border militarization, and challenges to sovereignty. The differing responses from Latin American leaders highlight regional divisions, while a CELAC summit aims to address ...
Trump's Anti-Immigration Policies Reshape Geopolitics in the Americas
Trump's anti-immigration policies have significantly impacted the Americas, particularly Mexico, leading to increased tariffs, border militarization, and challenges to sovereignty. The differing responses from Latin American leaders highlight regional divisions, while a CELAC summit aims to address ...
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60% Bias Score
Repsol Cuts Refinery Costs to Battle US Competition and Fuel Transition
Repsol is aggressively cutting costs at its five Spanish refineries using AI and operational improvements to compete with cheaper US energy and the rise of renewable fuels, investing in employee training while aiming for greater self-sufficiency and long-term energy contracts.
Repsol Cuts Refinery Costs to Battle US Competition and Fuel Transition
Repsol is aggressively cutting costs at its five Spanish refineries using AI and operational improvements to compete with cheaper US energy and the rise of renewable fuels, investing in employee training while aiming for greater self-sufficiency and long-term energy contracts.
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32% Bias Score