Short-Term Rentals Fuel Insecurity and Financial Stress for Spanish Renters
A study by the Barcelona Urban Research Institute found that 90% of Madrid and Barcelona renters have short-term contracts, leading to high turnover, rising rental costs exceeding inflation, and frequent moves impacting families; researchers recommend indefinite contracts and price regulation.
Short-Term Rentals Fuel Insecurity and Financial Stress for Spanish Renters
A study by the Barcelona Urban Research Institute found that 90% of Madrid and Barcelona renters have short-term contracts, leading to high turnover, rising rental costs exceeding inflation, and frequent moves impacting families; researchers recommend indefinite contracts and price regulation.
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56% Bias Score
Geopolitical Instability Tops European Real Estate Concerns
Geopolitical instability is the top concern for the European real estate sector in 2025, according to a PwC and ULI survey of 1,100 firms, surpassing economic growth worries and impacting investment decisions.
Geopolitical Instability Tops European Real Estate Concerns
Geopolitical instability is the top concern for the European real estate sector in 2025, according to a PwC and ULI survey of 1,100 firms, surpassing economic growth worries and impacting investment decisions.
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40% Bias Score
US Invests $600 Million in Angola Rail Project to Counter China's Influence
President Biden announced a $600 million US investment in Angola's Lobito Corridor railway, aiming to counter China's influence in Africa by reducing transport times for Congolese and Zambian minerals to Western markets, during his final foreign trip as president.
US Invests $600 Million in Angola Rail Project to Counter China's Influence
President Biden announced a $600 million US investment in Angola's Lobito Corridor railway, aiming to counter China's influence in Africa by reducing transport times for Congolese and Zambian minerals to Western markets, during his final foreign trip as president.
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48% Bias Score
Mexican Journalist Kidnapped, Released in Jalisco
Mexican journalist Noé Zavaleta was briefly kidnapped early Wednesday in Jalisco by an armed group suspected to be from the CJNG cartel; he was released unharmed after they realized they had the wrong person; he was scheduled to present a book at the Guadalajara International Book Fair but cancelled...
Mexican Journalist Kidnapped, Released in Jalisco
Mexican journalist Noé Zavaleta was briefly kidnapped early Wednesday in Jalisco by an armed group suspected to be from the CJNG cartel; he was released unharmed after they realized they had the wrong person; he was scheduled to present a book at the Guadalajara International Book Fair but cancelled...
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28% Bias Score
NYC Mayor Adams to Collaborate with Trump Administration on Deportations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a collaboration with Tom Homan, Trump's future border czar, to deport undocumented immigrants with criminal records or deportation orders; this decision marks a break from other sanctuary cities and highlights the increasing public concern about crime.
NYC Mayor Adams to Collaborate with Trump Administration on Deportations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a collaboration with Tom Homan, Trump's future border czar, to deport undocumented immigrants with criminal records or deportation orders; this decision marks a break from other sanctuary cities and highlights the increasing public concern about crime.
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56% Bias Score
Barcelona Rout Mallorca 5-0, Solidifying League Position
Barcelona defeated Mallorca 5-0 in La Liga, with Raphinha scoring and assisting, Ferran, Frenkie de Jong, and Pau Victor also scoring, marking a significant team victory and showcasing improved squad depth, despite Lewandowski's absence for rest.
Barcelona Rout Mallorca 5-0, Solidifying League Position
Barcelona defeated Mallorca 5-0 in La Liga, with Raphinha scoring and assisting, Ferran, Frenkie de Jong, and Pau Victor also scoring, marking a significant team victory and showcasing improved squad depth, despite Lewandowski's absence for rest.
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44% Bias Score
Mallorca Caregiver Exploitation Ring Nets €6 Million
A criminal organization in Mallorca, Spain, exploited over 185 undocumented immigrants, mostly women from South America, forcing them to work as caregivers and cleaners for €6 million in profits over two years; five accomplices were arrested, but the main suspect is missing.
Mallorca Caregiver Exploitation Ring Nets €6 Million
A criminal organization in Mallorca, Spain, exploited over 185 undocumented immigrants, mostly women from South America, forcing them to work as caregivers and cleaners for €6 million in profits over two years; five accomplices were arrested, but the main suspect is missing.
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44% Bias Score
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst Trump Threats
Mexican authorities seized a record 1,500 kilograms of fentanyl pills in Sinaloa following a new law banning the drug and amidst threats from Donald Trump; two alleged operatives were arrested.
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst Trump Threats
Mexican authorities seized a record 1,500 kilograms of fentanyl pills in Sinaloa following a new law banning the drug and amidst threats from Donald Trump; two alleged operatives were arrested.
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52% Bias Score
South Korea's President Reverses Martial Law After Public Outcry
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's surprise declaration of martial law on November 14th, 2023, was swiftly overturned following massive public opposition and a National Assembly motion, revealing deep political divisions and low public approval for the president.
South Korea's President Reverses Martial Law After Public Outcry
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's surprise declaration of martial law on November 14th, 2023, was swiftly overturned following massive public opposition and a National Assembly motion, revealing deep political divisions and low public approval for the president.
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44% Bias Score
Minister Accuses Petro Associates of Contract Manipulation
Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla filed a Fiscalía complaint against President Gustavo Petro's close associates, Ricardo Roa and Nicolás Alcocer, alleging undue influence in Central Hidroeléctrica Urrá S.A. contracts based on an anonymous tip detailing pressure to favor David Cerón's firm, ...
Minister Accuses Petro Associates of Contract Manipulation
Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla filed a Fiscalía complaint against President Gustavo Petro's close associates, Ricardo Roa and Nicolás Alcocer, alleging undue influence in Central Hidroeléctrica Urrá S.A. contracts based on an anonymous tip detailing pressure to favor David Cerón's firm, ...
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40% Bias Score
Muface Healthcare Renewal Faces Crisis as Insurers Demand Higher Premiums
The Muface healthcare agreement for 1.53 million Spanish public employees and their families is expiring on December 31st, and the renewal process has hit a snag due to insurers demanding significantly higher premiums than the government's initial offer.
Muface Healthcare Renewal Faces Crisis as Insurers Demand Higher Premiums
The Muface healthcare agreement for 1.53 million Spanish public employees and their families is expiring on December 31st, and the renewal process has hit a snag due to insurers demanding significantly higher premiums than the government's initial offer.
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48% Bias Score
RTVE President Unveils Six-Year Plan to Tackle Deficit and Improve Governance
RTVE's new president, José Pablo López, outlined a six-year plan to address a €47 million deficit, improve efficiency, and combat misinformation, emphasizing transparency and a renewed focus on internal stability.
RTVE President Unveils Six-Year Plan to Tackle Deficit and Improve Governance
RTVE's new president, José Pablo López, outlined a six-year plan to address a €47 million deficit, improve efficiency, and combat misinformation, emphasizing transparency and a renewed focus on internal stability.
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36% Bias Score