Iberdrola Increases Basque Tax Contribution Amidst Energy Tax Dispute
Iberdrola announced an increased €800 million tax contribution to Basque finances in 2024, amid PNV opposition to a national energy tax impacting Iberdrola and Repsol, despite support from other Basque parties, due to projected revenue losses.
Iberdrola Increases Basque Tax Contribution Amidst Energy Tax Dispute
Iberdrola announced an increased €800 million tax contribution to Basque finances in 2024, amid PNV opposition to a national energy tax impacting Iberdrola and Repsol, despite support from other Basque parties, due to projected revenue losses.
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44% Bias Score
Catalan Budget Stalled Amidst Coalition Disputes
Due to ERC's refusal to negotiate until the Catalan socialist party fulfills their investiture agreements, the Catalan government will use a 2024 budget extension, impacting public spending and potentially straining relations with the Spanish central government.
Catalan Budget Stalled Amidst Coalition Disputes
Due to ERC's refusal to negotiate until the Catalan socialist party fulfills their investiture agreements, the Catalan government will use a 2024 budget extension, impacting public spending and potentially straining relations with the Spanish central government.
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Respiratory Infection Rate Increases, Straining Healthcare Services
In early January, Spain's acute respiratory infection rate was 639.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, exceeding previous weeks and exceeding the epidemic threshold for influenza in late December; however, the Minister of Health Mónica García highlighted that the country has instruments to address the ...
Spain's Respiratory Infection Rate Increases, Straining Healthcare Services
In early January, Spain's acute respiratory infection rate was 639.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, exceeding previous weeks and exceeding the epidemic threshold for influenza in late December; however, the Minister of Health Mónica García highlighted that the country has instruments to address the ...
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44% Bias Score
NATO Launches Operation Baltic Sentinel to Protect Baltic Sea Cables
NATO announces Operation Baltic Sentinel to protect Baltic Sea undersea cables from suspected Russian sabotage, deploying warships, aircraft, and drones following incidents involving the Eagle S tanker and Yi Peng 3 vessel.
NATO Launches Operation Baltic Sentinel to Protect Baltic Sea Cables
NATO announces Operation Baltic Sentinel to protect Baltic Sea undersea cables from suspected Russian sabotage, deploying warships, aircraft, and drones following incidents involving the Eagle S tanker and Yi Peng 3 vessel.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish TV Show Highlights Rare Disease Advocacy
Noah Higón, a 26-year-old with seven rare diseases, appeared on the Spanish TV show La Revuelta, advocating for increased research funding and highlighting the challenges faced by millions of people with rare diseases in Spain.
Spanish TV Show Highlights Rare Disease Advocacy
Noah Higón, a 26-year-old with seven rare diseases, appeared on the Spanish TV show La Revuelta, advocating for increased research funding and highlighting the challenges faced by millions of people with rare diseases in Spain.
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20% Bias Score
Valencia Flood Exposes Critical Shortage of Elevator Technicians
Over 6,000 elevators remain out of service in 79 Valencian towns after October 20th floods, exposing a critical shortage of elevator technicians and highlighting the need for vocational training improvements; the government is accelerating training programs and accrediting prior experience.
Valencia Flood Exposes Critical Shortage of Elevator Technicians
Over 6,000 elevators remain out of service in 79 Valencian towns after October 20th floods, exposing a critical shortage of elevator technicians and highlighting the need for vocational training improvements; the government is accelerating training programs and accrediting prior experience.
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32% Bias Score
Undercover Police Scandals Spark Outrage in Catalonia
A documentary on TV3, "Infiltrats," details how four undercover Spanish National Police officers allegedly seduced and had romantic relationships with Catalan independence activists, sparking outrage and legal action from pro-independence parties and a Constitutional Court appeal.
Undercover Police Scandals Spark Outrage in Catalonia
A documentary on TV3, "Infiltrats," details how four undercover Spanish National Police officers allegedly seduced and had romantic relationships with Catalan independence activists, sparking outrage and legal action from pro-independence parties and a Constitutional Court appeal.
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68% Bias Score
A-5 Soterramiento Project Causes Significant Madrid Traffic Delays on First Day
The first day of roadworks for the A-5 highway soterramiento project in Madrid caused significant traffic delays on September 5, 2024, affecting commuters between Alcorcón and Madrid, specifically impacting traffic flow near Cuatro Vientos due to a temporary barrier and causing slowdowns of up to fo...
A-5 Soterramiento Project Causes Significant Madrid Traffic Delays on First Day
The first day of roadworks for the A-5 highway soterramiento project in Madrid caused significant traffic delays on September 5, 2024, affecting commuters between Alcorcón and Madrid, specifically impacting traffic flow near Cuatro Vientos due to a temporary barrier and causing slowdowns of up to fo...
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's US Fate Amidst Musk Acquisition Rumors
Facing a potential US ban, TikTok's future hinges on the Supreme Court's decision. A contingency plan involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations, but ByteDance denies any sale plans; the Chinese government has also publicly opposed a forced sale.
Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's US Fate Amidst Musk Acquisition Rumors
Facing a potential US ban, TikTok's future hinges on the Supreme Court's decision. A contingency plan involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations, but ByteDance denies any sale plans; the Chinese government has also publicly opposed a forced sale.
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Tourism Boom Exacerbates Housing Crisis
Spain's tourism sector is booming in 2024, with nearly 100 million tourists expected; however, this success is coupled with a housing crisis as the number of tourist accommodations (VUT) surpassed hotels in August 2023, reaching 36.5% of the total, while illegal listings may be nine times higher tha...
Spain's Tourism Boom Exacerbates Housing Crisis
Spain's tourism sector is booming in 2024, with nearly 100 million tourists expected; however, this success is coupled with a housing crisis as the number of tourist accommodations (VUT) surpassed hotels in August 2023, reaching 36.5% of the total, while illegal listings may be nine times higher tha...
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44% Bias Score
Supreme Court Investigates Alleged Leak of Confidential Information Targeting Ayuso's Partner
The Spanish Supreme Court is investigating the alleged leak of confidential information from the Attorney General's office to the Prime Minister's office, implicating the Attorney General and potentially highlighting politically motivated actions against Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner.
Supreme Court Investigates Alleged Leak of Confidential Information Targeting Ayuso's Partner
The Spanish Supreme Court is investigating the alleged leak of confidential information from the Attorney General's office to the Prime Minister's office, implicating the Attorney General and potentially highlighting politically motivated actions against Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Judicial Reform Raises Impunity Concerns
The Spanish PSOE party's proposed legal reform to limit "acción popular" (popular accusation) in criminal proceedings is raising concerns among judicial associations about potential government impunity and threats to judicial independence, particularly regarding investigations into political figures...
Spanish Judicial Reform Raises Impunity Concerns
The Spanish PSOE party's proposed legal reform to limit "acción popular" (popular accusation) in criminal proceedings is raising concerns among judicial associations about potential government impunity and threats to judicial independence, particularly regarding investigations into political figures...
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60% Bias Score