Tag #Galicia

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Spanish court rules in favor of residents against industrial livestock pollution

A Spanish court ruled that uncontrolled livestock farming polluted a river, violating residents' human rights—a first in Europe, setting a precedent for similar cases.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Wildfire Threatens Ancient Yew Grove in Spain

A wildfire burning near the Teixadal de Casaio, a unique ancient yew grove in Ourense, Spain, is threatening this important ecological site. Local residents, firefighters, and a helicopter are battling the blaze, which is currently 300 meters away, while concerns are raised about delayed response an...

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Climate Action
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Galicia Pioneers AI in Suicide Prevention Data Sharing

Galicia's Imelga uses AI-powered data automation to share suicide data with the Sergas, enabling epidemiological profiling, risk factor identification, and targeted prevention strategies; georeferencing data pinpoints high-risk areas for improved resource allocation.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Galicia's Government Accused of Leaking Victim's Name in Sexual Assault Case

In the Galician parliament, opposition parties accused the regional government of leaking the name of a woman who accused a high-ranking official of sexual assault, sparking condemnation and accusations of institutional violence and potential criminal charges against the government.

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Gender Equality
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Lawsuit Filed Over Contaminated Reservoir in Spain

A dragon boat racing tournament was held in Spain's As Conchas reservoir from May 23-25 amidst a level 3 water contamination alert due to high bacteria counts linked to nearby intensive livestock farms; a lawsuit alleging fundamental rights violations is set for trial June 13th.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Galicia Approves Rent Controls for A Coruña, Breaking PP Stance

After months of political deadlock, the regional government of Galicia approved A Coruña's request to be declared a tensioned housing market, paving the way for rent controls, despite the governing party's national opposition to such measures.

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Reduced Inequality
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Spain Declares Franco's Meirás Palace a Democratic Memory Site Amidst Controversy

The Spanish government initiated the process of declaring Franco's Meirás Palace a Democratic Memory Site, but this move has angered memorialist associations due to perceived lack of progress and consultation.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spain Declares Disaster Zone After Devastating Wildfires

Spain declares a disaster zone in Galicia after wildfires burn over 3,800 square kilometers, killing four people, and prompting arrests for arson amid a record heatwave exacerbated by climate change.

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Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 162 at Spanish Music Festival

A salmonella outbreak at the Trasan Fest in Oza-Cesuras, A Coruña, from an undercooked potato tortilla, sickened at least 162 people, with 41 hospitalized, highlighting food safety concerns at large events.

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Galician Councillor Resigns Amidst Sexual Assault Investigation

Galician Sea Councillor Alfonso Villares resigned Wednesday following a sexual assault complaint filed months prior; the case, initially handled by the Superior Court of Justice of Galicia due to his aforamiento, will now be delayed, returning to Ferrol.

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Gender Equality
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Galician Protest Against Ence and Altri Projects

Thousands protested in Pontevedra against Ence's presence and Altri's planned project in Lugo, culminating in a march to Ence's factory where a manifesto was read, highlighting the Constitutional Court's acceptance of Pontevedra's appeal against Ence's permit extension.

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Life Below Water
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Galicia First to Offer Bexsero Vaccine for Gonorrhea Prevention

Starting June, Galicia's public health system will be the first globally to offer the Bexsero vaccine to prevent gonorrhea in high-risk groups (prior STIs or multiple partners), driven by rising gonorrhea cases (48% increase in the past year) and supported by cost-effectiveness studies.

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Good Health and Well-being

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