Spanish Congress to Decide on Lifting Ábalos's Immunity by January 13th
The Spanish Congress's Deputy Status Committee unanimously granted former Minister José Luis Ábalos until January 13, 2025, to present allegations regarding a Supreme Court investigation into four potential crimes: involvement in a criminal organization, influence peddling, bribery, and embezzlement...
Spanish Congress to Decide on Lifting Ábalos's Immunity by January 13th
The Spanish Congress's Deputy Status Committee unanimously granted former Minister José Luis Ábalos until January 13, 2025, to present allegations regarding a Supreme Court investigation into four potential crimes: involvement in a criminal organization, influence peddling, bribery, and embezzlement...
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36% Bias Score
Ábalos Accuses Guardia Civil of Illegal Surveillance
Former Spanish Minister José Luis Ábalos filed a complaint against the Guardia Civil for illegally intercepting a letter addressed to him on November 4th, 2023, containing documents related to his legal case and a public report, alleging political motivations and a potential deal between a key figur...
Ábalos Accuses Guardia Civil of Illegal Surveillance
Former Spanish Minister José Luis Ábalos filed a complaint against the Guardia Civil for illegally intercepting a letter addressed to him on November 4th, 2023, containing documents related to his legal case and a public report, alleging political motivations and a potential deal between a key figur...
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40% Bias Score
PP Focuses on Sánchez Legal Cases in Spanish Congress
During a parliamentary session in Spain, the Partido Popular (PP) repeatedly questioned Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez about ongoing legal cases involving his wife and close associates, while Sánchez avoided direct responses and emphasized other national concerns; the PP's strategy highlights a deep p...
PP Focuses on Sánchez Legal Cases in Spanish Congress
During a parliamentary session in Spain, the Partido Popular (PP) repeatedly questioned Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez about ongoing legal cases involving his wife and close associates, while Sánchez avoided direct responses and emphasized other national concerns; the PP's strategy highlights a deep p...
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40% Bias Score
Ethical Lapse in Mexican Foreign Service Prompts Investigation
Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente addressed ethical concerns within the diplomatic corps following accusations that a high-ranking official, Martín Borrego, used the Museo Nacional de Arte (Munal) for a private wedding disguised as a diplomatic event, leading to an investigation and ...
Ethical Lapse in Mexican Foreign Service Prompts Investigation
Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente addressed ethical concerns within the diplomatic corps following accusations that a high-ranking official, Martín Borrego, used the Museo Nacional de Arte (Munal) for a private wedding disguised as a diplomatic event, leading to an investigation and ...
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Minister Rejects Bribery Accusations Against Predecessor
Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente rejects businessman Víctor de Aldama's bribery allegations against former Minister José Luis Ábalos, citing an analysis of seven projects showing only one was tendered during Ábalos's term with no irregularities; the rest predate his term, postdate it, or were...
Spanish Minister Rejects Bribery Accusations Against Predecessor
Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente rejects businessman Víctor de Aldama's bribery allegations against former Minister José Luis Ábalos, citing an analysis of seven projects showing only one was tendered during Ábalos's term with no irregularities; the rest predate his term, postdate it, or were...
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56% Bias Score
Madrid High Court Orders Further Investigation in Case Against Regional Assembly Vice President
The Madrid High Court of Justice (TSJM) returned the case against Ana Millán, vice president of the regional assembly, to the lower court for further investigation, stating the initial evidence was insufficient to establish criminal charges related to contracts awarded to Francisco Roselló's compani...
Madrid High Court Orders Further Investigation in Case Against Regional Assembly Vice President
The Madrid High Court of Justice (TSJM) returned the case against Ana Millán, vice president of the regional assembly, to the lower court for further investigation, stating the initial evidence was insufficient to establish criminal charges related to contracts awarded to Francisco Roselló's compani...
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40% Bias Score
Bulgarian Prosecutor's Charges Against "Continue the Change" Leader Viewed as Politically Motivated
Lena Borislavova, a leader of Bulgaria's "Continue the Change" party, accuses the Bulgarian prosecution of politically motivated charges, alleging inconsistencies in witness testimonies and suggesting a broader political strategy to subdue her party and influence the upcoming elections and the Supre...
Bulgarian Prosecutor's Charges Against "Continue the Change" Leader Viewed as Politically Motivated
Lena Borislavova, a leader of Bulgaria's "Continue the Change" party, accuses the Bulgarian prosecution of politically motivated charges, alleging inconsistencies in witness testimonies and suggesting a broader political strategy to subdue her party and influence the upcoming elections and the Supre...
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56% Bias Score
Begoña Gómez Denies All Charges in Spanish Court Appearance
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, appeared before a Madrid judge on Wednesday to deny four charges related to influence peddling, corruption, misappropriation, and professional intrusion, following a querella from the ultra-Catholic group Hazte Oír. She rejected all accusat...
Begoña Gómez Denies All Charges in Spanish Court Appearance
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, appeared before a Madrid judge on Wednesday to deny four charges related to influence peddling, corruption, misappropriation, and professional intrusion, following a querella from the ultra-Catholic group Hazte Oír. She rejected all accusat...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish PM Sánchez's Allies Face Court Dates Amidst Alleged Smear Campaign
Next week, several officials close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez face court appearances related to corruption investigations, prompting the PSOE to claim it is a targeted smear campaign by the right and far-right aimed at hindering left-leaning policies.
Spanish PM Sánchez's Allies Face Court Dates Amidst Alleged Smear Campaign
Next week, several officials close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez face court appearances related to corruption investigations, prompting the PSOE to claim it is a targeted smear campaign by the right and far-right aimed at hindering left-leaning policies.
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72% Bias Score
Israeli Ministers Back Netanyahu Amidst Trial
A dozen Israeli ministers and MKs publicly supported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his trial on Tuesday, accusing the judicial system of political persecution.
Israeli Ministers Back Netanyahu Amidst Trial
A dozen Israeli ministers and MKs publicly supported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his trial on Tuesday, accusing the judicial system of political persecution.
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64% Bias Score
"Puente Rejects Bribery Allegations, Finds No Irregularities in Public Works Contracts"
"Minister Óscar Puente refutes businessman Víctor de Aldama's bribery allegations, stating that of seven contracts cited, only one was awarded during José Luis Ábalos's tenure as minister, and initial analysis reveals no irregularities; the government is preparing a detailed report."
"Puente Rejects Bribery Allegations, Finds No Irregularities in Public Works Contracts"
"Minister Óscar Puente refutes businessman Víctor de Aldama's bribery allegations, stating that of seven contracts cited, only one was awarded during José Luis Ábalos's tenure as minister, and initial analysis reveals no irregularities; the government is preparing a detailed report."
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56% Bias Score
NSW Premier Referred to ICAC over Rosehill Development
A NSW parliamentary inquiry is expected to recommend that Premier Chris Minns be referred to the ICAC over his involvement in a proposal to redevelop the Rosehill racecourse into a housing development, with allegations focusing on his friendship with ATC government relations manager Steve McMahon.
NSW Premier Referred to ICAC over Rosehill Development
A NSW parliamentary inquiry is expected to recommend that Premier Chris Minns be referred to the ICAC over his involvement in a proposal to redevelop the Rosehill racecourse into a housing development, with allegations focusing on his friendship with ATC government relations manager Steve McMahon.
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56% Bias Score