Ryanair Cuts Spanish Flights Due to Airport Tax Hikes
Ryanair will cut 800,000 seats on 12 routes across 7 Spanish regional airports from March 2025, closing operations in Jerez and Valladolid due to Aena's 2024 tax increases, impacting regional connectivity, employment, and tourism; Summer 2025 traffic will decrease by 18%.
Ryanair Cuts Spanish Flights Due to Airport Tax Hikes
Ryanair will cut 800,000 seats on 12 routes across 7 Spanish regional airports from March 2025, closing operations in Jerez and Valladolid due to Aena's 2024 tax increases, impacting regional connectivity, employment, and tourism; Summer 2025 traffic will decrease by 18%.
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60% Bias Score
Madrid Considers Reconstructing Palacio Xifré on Paseo del Prado
The Ministry of Health building in Madrid, built in 1949, replaced the magnificent Palacio Xifré, whose scattered remnants are now being sought for reconstruction on the Paseo del Prado, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Madrid Considers Reconstructing Palacio Xifré on Paseo del Prado
The Ministry of Health building in Madrid, built in 1949, replaced the magnificent Palacio Xifré, whose scattered remnants are now being sought for reconstruction on the Paseo del Prado, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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60% Bias Score
A-5 Burial Project Begins: Initial Success Amidst Ongoing Concerns
Madrid launched the A-5 highway burial project on January 15th, resulting in a 26% reduction in rush-hour traffic and a significant increase in public transport usage, despite initial concerns about major congestion.
A-5 Burial Project Begins: Initial Success Amidst Ongoing Concerns
Madrid launched the A-5 highway burial project on January 15th, resulting in a 26% reduction in rush-hour traffic and a significant increase in public transport usage, despite initial concerns about major congestion.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Deputy Mayor Investigated for Alleged Hate Speech
Valencia's Deputy Mayor, Juanma Badenas (Vox), is under investigation for allegedly inciting hatred by falsely linking a July murder to a migrant; the perpetrator was a Spanish citizen. He claims his comments reflected media reports, while the PSOE accuses him of spreading racist falsehoods.
Spanish Deputy Mayor Investigated for Alleged Hate Speech
Valencia's Deputy Mayor, Juanma Badenas (Vox), is under investigation for allegedly inciting hatred by falsely linking a July murder to a migrant; the perpetrator was a Spanish citizen. He claims his comments reflected media reports, while the PSOE accuses him of spreading racist falsehoods.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Launches Major Attack on Russian Military Targets
Ukraine launched its largest attack yet on Russian military infrastructure, striking targets deep inside Russia, including a fuel depot near Engels-2 airbase and a chemical plant, prompting threats of retaliation from Russia.
Ukraine Launches Major Attack on Russian Military Targets
Ukraine launched its largest attack yet on Russian military infrastructure, striking targets deep inside Russia, including a fuel depot near Engels-2 airbase and a chemical plant, prompting threats of retaliation from Russia.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Removes Cuba From Terrorist List, Contingent on Prisoner Release
President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism before leaving office, contingent on releasing political prisoners jailed since the July 2021 protests; this action may be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
Biden Removes Cuba From Terrorist List, Contingent on Prisoner Release
President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism before leaving office, contingent on releasing political prisoners jailed since the July 2021 protests; this action may be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Fuel Subsidy: €1.073 Billion Lost to Inefficiencies
A Spanish government study reveals that only 15 of the 20 cents per liter fuel subsidy reached consumers, with €857 million going to oil companies and €216 million back to the state through VAT, highlighting inefficiencies in the €4.25 billion plan.
Spanish Fuel Subsidy: €1.073 Billion Lost to Inefficiencies
A Spanish government study reveals that only 15 of the 20 cents per liter fuel subsidy reached consumers, with €857 million going to oil companies and €216 million back to the state through VAT, highlighting inefficiencies in the €4.25 billion plan.
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40% Bias Score
Junqueras and Puigdemont Meet, Signaling Potential United Front on Catalan Independence
Oriol Junqueras and Carles Puigdemont met in Waterloo on Thursday to coordinate efforts for Catalonia's future, initiating a new phase in their relationship amid the Spanish government's delays on key agreements.
Junqueras and Puigdemont Meet, Signaling Potential United Front on Catalan Independence
Oriol Junqueras and Carles Puigdemont met in Waterloo on Thursday to coordinate efforts for Catalonia's future, initiating a new phase in their relationship amid the Spanish government's delays on key agreements.
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52% Bias Score
Inaem Reform Nears Completion After One Year
One year after Paz Santa Cecilia became director of Spain's Inaem, a comprehensive reform is nearing completion, addressing economic, financial, budgetary, organizational, human resources, and contracting aspects. The reform involves collaboration with other ministries and aims to modernize the Inae...
Inaem Reform Nears Completion After One Year
One year after Paz Santa Cecilia became director of Spain's Inaem, a comprehensive reform is nearing completion, addressing economic, financial, budgetary, organizational, human resources, and contracting aspects. The reform involves collaboration with other ministries and aims to modernize the Inae...
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36% Bias Score
Spain Delays Request for EU Storm Damage Funds
Despite the Spanish Prime Minister's earlier claim, Spain has not yet requested EU Solidarity Funds for storm damage reconstruction, as confirmed by the Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms in a letter dated November 15th, 2024. The deadline for the request is January 21st, 2025.
Spain Delays Request for EU Storm Damage Funds
Despite the Spanish Prime Minister's earlier claim, Spain has not yet requested EU Solidarity Funds for storm damage reconstruction, as confirmed by the Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms in a letter dated November 15th, 2024. The deadline for the request is January 21st, 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Israel and Hamas Agree to Truce, Hostage Release Planned
Following 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a truce, facilitated by Egypt, Qatar, and the US, involving the phased release of 98 hostages held by Hamas, beginning with three women this Sunday, and Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.
Israel and Hamas Agree to Truce, Hostage Release Planned
Following 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a truce, facilitated by Egypt, Qatar, and the US, involving the phased release of 98 hostages held by Hamas, beginning with three women this Sunday, and Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.
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44% Bias Score
Hegseth Advances in Senate Confirmation Despite Multiple Controversies
Despite accusations of sexual assault, alcohol abuse, and controversial views on women in combat, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, advanced in the Senate confirmation process due to insufficient opposing votes, highlighting a shift in political norms.
Hegseth Advances in Senate Confirmation Despite Multiple Controversies
Despite accusations of sexual assault, alcohol abuse, and controversial views on women in combat, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, advanced in the Senate confirmation process due to insufficient opposing votes, highlighting a shift in political norms.
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64% Bias Score