Political Divisions Hamper Unified Remembrance of Terrorism Victims in Basque Country
Political divisions in the Basque Country prevent a unified commemoration of victims of terrorism and political violence, with PP and Vox rejecting recognition of victims of far-right terrorism and police abuse, while EH-Bildu supports tributes to ETA prisoners, despite the Basque government's effor...
Political Divisions Hamper Unified Remembrance of Terrorism Victims in Basque Country
Political divisions in the Basque Country prevent a unified commemoration of victims of terrorism and political violence, with PP and Vox rejecting recognition of victims of far-right terrorism and police abuse, while EH-Bildu supports tributes to ETA prisoners, despite the Basque government's effor...
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Governing Coalition Faces Rift Over Social Reforms
Spain's governing coalition, formed by the PSOE and Sumar, faces internal tension over the timeline for implementing a 37.5-hour work week and a minimum wage increase by 2025; Sumar demands swift action, while the PSOE seeks a more gradual approach, potentially jeopardizing coalition stability.
Spain's Governing Coalition Faces Rift Over Social Reforms
Spain's governing coalition, formed by the PSOE and Sumar, faces internal tension over the timeline for implementing a 37.5-hour work week and a minimum wage increase by 2025; Sumar demands swift action, while the PSOE seeks a more gradual approach, potentially jeopardizing coalition stability.
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44% Bias Score
Podemos-IU Coalition's Resilience Amidst Internal Divisions and Electoral Setbacks
Despite initial divisions and electoral setbacks in May 2023, the Podemos-IU coalition surprisingly remains united in most Spanish regions, showcasing a blend of responsibility and survival instincts, while facing challenges in maintaining local representation.
Podemos-IU Coalition's Resilience Amidst Internal Divisions and Electoral Setbacks
Despite initial divisions and electoral setbacks in May 2023, the Podemos-IU coalition surprisingly remains united in most Spanish regions, showcasing a blend of responsibility and survival instincts, while facing challenges in maintaining local representation.
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32% Bias Score
Surge in Protests Reflects Growing Dissatisfaction and Inequality
From 10,902 protests in 1994 to 31,715 in 2023, this country shows a rise in public demonstrations driven by labor issues (9,652), political measures (3,393), and healthcare concerns (1,900), reflecting growing citizen awareness and dissatisfaction amidst persistent socioeconomic inequality.
Surge in Protests Reflects Growing Dissatisfaction and Inequality
From 10,902 protests in 1994 to 31,715 in 2023, this country shows a rise in public demonstrations driven by labor issues (9,652), political measures (3,393), and healthcare concerns (1,900), reflecting growing citizen awareness and dissatisfaction amidst persistent socioeconomic inequality.
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32% Bias Score
Industrial Expansion Threatens Small Álava Village
The small village of Margarita, Álava, is facing severe environmental and quality-of-life challenges due to the rapid expansion of a nearby industrial park, high-speed rail construction, and increased truck traffic from two adjacent gas stations, leaving its 30 residents surrounded and severely impa...
Industrial Expansion Threatens Small Álava Village
The small village of Margarita, Álava, is facing severe environmental and quality-of-life challenges due to the rapid expansion of a nearby industrial park, high-speed rail construction, and increased truck traffic from two adjacent gas stations, leaving its 30 residents surrounded and severely impa...
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60% Bias Score
Soaring Spanish Housing Prices Exceed Affordability Thresholds
Spanish housing prices rose 4.4% in 2024, exceeding affordability thresholds in numerous regions due to increased demand fueled by cheaper mortgages and insufficient new construction; new homes saw a 5.5% price jump.
Soaring Spanish Housing Prices Exceed Affordability Thresholds
Spanish housing prices rose 4.4% in 2024, exceeding affordability thresholds in numerous regions due to increased demand fueled by cheaper mortgages and insufficient new construction; new homes saw a 5.5% price jump.
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28% Bias Score
Italy Negotiates Release of Journalist Detained in Iran Amidst Potential Prisoner Exchange
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since December 19th, is the focus of intense diplomatic negotiations between Italy and Iran, potentially linked to the arrest of an Iranian engineer in Milan wanted by the US for supplying drone technology to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
Italy Negotiates Release of Journalist Detained in Iran Amidst Potential Prisoner Exchange
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since December 19th, is the focus of intense diplomatic negotiations between Italy and Iran, potentially linked to the arrest of an Iranian engineer in Milan wanted by the US for supplying drone technology to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
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40% Bias Score
Milan Bans Outdoor Smoking in Public Spaces
Milan bans outdoor smoking in public spaces starting January 1st, 2024, with fines of €40-€240 for violations, aiming to improve air quality and public health, part of a broader Climate Air Plan.
Milan Bans Outdoor Smoking in Public Spaces
Milan bans outdoor smoking in public spaces starting January 1st, 2024, with fines of €40-€240 for violations, aiming to improve air quality and public health, part of a broader Climate Air Plan.
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Assembly Blocks Access to Data on COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
The Madrid Assembly rejected a PSOE request for details about a letter from a man whose father died in a Madrid nursing home in early 2020, claiming the information pertains to a specific individual and lacks public relevance; the letter, read by Madrid's president, defended the government's actions...
Madrid Assembly Blocks Access to Data on COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
The Madrid Assembly rejected a PSOE request for details about a letter from a man whose father died in a Madrid nursing home in early 2020, claiming the information pertains to a specific individual and lacks public relevance; the letter, read by Madrid's president, defended the government's actions...
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52% Bias Score
AI-Generated Image of Pope Francis Highlights Concerns About Authenticity of Visual Media
A digitally altered image of Pope Francis wearing a white down jacket went viral before being revealed as fake, highlighting long-standing concerns about image manipulation and its impact on the credibility of visual media, especially with the advent of AI.
AI-Generated Image of Pope Francis Highlights Concerns About Authenticity of Visual Media
A digitally altered image of Pope Francis wearing a white down jacket went viral before being revealed as fake, highlighting long-standing concerns about image manipulation and its impact on the credibility of visual media, especially with the advent of AI.
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56% Bias Score
PNV and Junts Reject Alternative Majority in Spanish Congress
The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) and Junts per Catalunya are not currently working to create an alternative majority in the Spanish Congress, despite occasional coincidental votes with the PP on fiscal issues; their relationship with the PP is strained, and internal disagreements among the governm...
PNV and Junts Reject Alternative Majority in Spanish Congress
The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) and Junts per Catalunya are not currently working to create an alternative majority in the Spanish Congress, despite occasional coincidental votes with the PP on fiscal issues; their relationship with the PP is strained, and internal disagreements among the governm...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Household Savings Surge to 7.1% in Q3 2024
Spanish household savings surged to 7.1% of gross disposable income in Q3 2024, a 1.6-point increase year-on-year, driven by lower inflation (2.5% annual average), strong job growth (21.3 million employed), and wage increases.
Spanish Household Savings Surge to 7.1% in Q3 2024
Spanish household savings surged to 7.1% of gross disposable income in Q3 2024, a 1.6-point increase year-on-year, driven by lower inflation (2.5% annual average), strong job growth (21.3 million employed), and wage increases.
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24% Bias Score