Catalonia and OECD Partner to Reform Education System
Catalonia and the OECD signed a four-year agreement to improve the Catalan education system, aiming to address poor results in international student assessments like PISA, with the OECD providing a diagnostic report and policy recommendations by year's end.
Catalonia and OECD Partner to Reform Education System
Catalonia and the OECD signed a four-year agreement to improve the Catalan education system, aiming to address poor results in international student assessments like PISA, with the OECD providing a diagnostic report and policy recommendations by year's end.
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40% Bias Score
Conflicting Data on Catalan Rental Price Changes
Conflicting reports on Catalan rental prices show a 12-14% rise according to Idealista and Fotocasa, contrasting with a 1.1% overall drop and 3.2% decrease in Barcelona based on Generalitat data from Incasòl, reflecting different data sources (listed vs. contract prices) and the impact of rental reg...
Conflicting Data on Catalan Rental Price Changes
Conflicting reports on Catalan rental prices show a 12-14% rise according to Idealista and Fotocasa, contrasting with a 1.1% overall drop and 3.2% decrease in Barcelona based on Generalitat data from Incasòl, reflecting different data sources (listed vs. contract prices) and the impact of rental reg...
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56% Bias Score
Basque Country Leads Europe in Immigrant School Segregation
A CCOO report reveals that the Basque Country and Catalonia have the highest rates of school segregation for immigrant students in Europe, despite the Basque Country's high education funding; this segregation, peaking in 2008, is being addressed with school integration initiatives starting in 2025 a...
Basque Country Leads Europe in Immigrant School Segregation
A CCOO report reveals that the Basque Country and Catalonia have the highest rates of school segregation for immigrant students in Europe, despite the Basque Country's high education funding; this segregation, peaking in 2008, is being addressed with school integration initiatives starting in 2025 a...
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40% Bias Score
Catalan Police Bust €1 Million-a-Week Chinese Mafia Money Laundering Ring
Catalan police dismantled a major Chinese mafia money-laundering operation, processing €1 million weekly from marijuana sales via a fei chien network, conventional banking, and hidden vehicle compartments; 25 people were arrested, 7 jailed.
Catalan Police Bust €1 Million-a-Week Chinese Mafia Money Laundering Ring
Catalan police dismantled a major Chinese mafia money-laundering operation, processing €1 million weekly from marijuana sales via a fei chien network, conventional banking, and hidden vehicle compartments; 25 people were arrested, 7 jailed.
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44% Bias Score
"Housing Crisis Forces Protest in Catalan Pyrenees"
"A housing crisis in the Catalan Pyrenees has resulted in a protest of approximately 1,500 people demanding affordable housing, and is forcing essential workers to leave due to high rental prices, with 64% of housing being second homes. This has led to a protest that shut down the N-260 highway for ...
"Housing Crisis Forces Protest in Catalan Pyrenees"
"A housing crisis in the Catalan Pyrenees has resulted in a protest of approximately 1,500 people demanding affordable housing, and is forcing essential workers to leave due to high rental prices, with 64% of housing being second homes. This has led to a protest that shut down the N-260 highway for ...
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40% Bias Score
"Catalan Ski Resorts Delayed Opening Due to Lack of Snow; Snow Expected to Disrupt Return Travel"
"Due to a lack of snow, major ski resorts in Catalonia remain closed for the December long weekend, impacting tourism; however, snowfall is expected Saturday and Sunday, potentially disrupting the return journey for approximately 450,000 vehicles leaving the Barcelona area."
"Catalan Ski Resorts Delayed Opening Due to Lack of Snow; Snow Expected to Disrupt Return Travel"
"Due to a lack of snow, major ski resorts in Catalonia remain closed for the December long weekend, impacting tourism; however, snowfall is expected Saturday and Sunday, potentially disrupting the return journey for approximately 450,000 vehicles leaving the Barcelona area."
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24% Bias Score
Catalan Government Reestablishes Ties with Spanish Army
Catalan Interior Minister Núria Parlon's attendance at the Military Easter event in Barcelona signifies a significant shift in relations between the Catalan government and the Spanish army after more than a decade of estrangement, reflecting President Illa's broader strategy of normalizing relations...
Catalan Government Reestablishes Ties with Spanish Army
Catalan Interior Minister Núria Parlon's attendance at the Military Easter event in Barcelona signifies a significant shift in relations between the Catalan government and the Spanish army after more than a decade of estrangement, reflecting President Illa's broader strategy of normalizing relations...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Spain's 2025 Outlook: Economic Growth Amidst Political and Legal Challenges
The Spanish government anticipates challenges in 2025, including legal battles, budget approval, and maintaining parliamentary support, while highlighting strong economic growth and progress towards normalizing relations in Catalonia.
Spain's 2025 Outlook: Economic Growth Amidst Political and Legal Challenges
The Spanish government anticipates challenges in 2025, including legal battles, budget approval, and maintaining parliamentary support, while highlighting strong economic growth and progress towards normalizing relations in Catalonia.
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64% Bias Score
Mango Founder Isak Andic Dies in Mountain Accident
Isak Andic, founder of the Mango fashion brand and Catalonia's wealthiest man, died Saturday in a hiking accident near Montserrat, Spain, at age 71.
Mango Founder Isak Andic Dies in Mountain Accident
Isak Andic, founder of the Mango fashion brand and Catalonia's wealthiest man, died Saturday in a hiking accident near Montserrat, Spain, at age 71.
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28% Bias Score
Catalan Democratic Memory Law Approved, Sparking Controversy
Catalonia's approved Democratic Memory Law, a key part of Illa's agreement with ERC, mandates the removal of Francoist symbols within two years, designates new commemoration days, and creates a victims' census, sparking controversy by omitting certain victims.
Catalan Democratic Memory Law Approved, Sparking Controversy
Catalonia's approved Democratic Memory Law, a key part of Illa's agreement with ERC, mandates the removal of Francoist symbols within two years, designates new commemoration days, and creates a victims' census, sparking controversy by omitting certain victims.
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44% Bias Score
King Felipe VI Defends Spanish Monarchy Amidst Calls for Constitutional Reform
King Felipe VI defended Spain's Monarchy during the 40th anniversary of the Constitution, while acknowledging calls for reform amid the absence of several regional presidents and ongoing protests demanding a republic.
King Felipe VI Defends Spanish Monarchy Amidst Calls for Constitutional Reform
King Felipe VI defended Spain's Monarchy during the 40th anniversary of the Constitution, while acknowledging calls for reform amid the absence of several regional presidents and ongoing protests demanding a republic.
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56% Bias Score
PSOE Congress Focuses on 2027 Elections, Regional Power, and Federal Spain
The PSOE held its 41st congress in Seville, focusing on regaining regional and local power before the 2027 elections. The congress emphasized a federal approach to Spanish governance, acknowledging regional specificities, and centered on electoral preparation, selecting territorial leaders and initi...
PSOE Congress Focuses on 2027 Elections, Regional Power, and Federal Spain
The PSOE held its 41st congress in Seville, focusing on regaining regional and local power before the 2027 elections. The congress emphasized a federal approach to Spanish governance, acknowledging regional specificities, and centered on electoral preparation, selecting territorial leaders and initi...
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48% Bias Score