Madrid Plans 2035 Closure of Las Lomas Incinerator, Contingent on EU Waste Reduction Goals
The Madrid city council plans to close the Las Lomas incinerator by 2035, contingent upon reducing landfill waste from 40% to 10%, aligning with EU regulations; failure to meet this target may delay closure.
Madrid Plans 2035 Closure of Las Lomas Incinerator, Contingent on EU Waste Reduction Goals
The Madrid city council plans to close the Las Lomas incinerator by 2035, contingent upon reducing landfill waste from 40% to 10%, aligning with EU regulations; failure to meet this target may delay closure.
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40% Bias Score
Madrid Police Rescue 11 Women From Brutal Brothel Conditions
Spanish National Police rescued 11 women from three Madrid brothels run by 12 arrested pimps; victims endured forced 20-day work stretches, restricted diets, and medical care denial.
Madrid Police Rescue 11 Women From Brutal Brothel Conditions
Spanish National Police rescued 11 women from three Madrid brothels run by 12 arrested pimps; victims endured forced 20-day work stretches, restricted diets, and medical care denial.
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20% Bias Score
Madrid Meets EU Air Quality Standards, But 2030 Goals Remain A Challenge
Madrid's air quality meets EU standards for a third year, but only nine of 24 monitoring stations meet stricter 2030 targets; areas like Plaza Elíptica need a 35% emission reduction to comply, while the opposition criticizes the celebratory tone given the 2,000 annual deaths attributed to pollution.
Madrid Meets EU Air Quality Standards, But 2030 Goals Remain A Challenge
Madrid's air quality meets EU standards for a third year, but only nine of 24 monitoring stations meet stricter 2030 targets; areas like Plaza Elíptica need a 35% emission reduction to comply, while the opposition criticizes the celebratory tone given the 2,000 annual deaths attributed to pollution.
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48% Bias Score
Far-Right Attacks Target Lavapiés's Multicultural Businesses
Far-right groups are escalating attacks against businesses in Madrid's multicultural Lavapiés neighborhood, targeting leftist establishments with vandalism and threats, creating a climate of fear and highlighting the vulnerability of progressive communities.
Far-Right Attacks Target Lavapiés's Multicultural Businesses
Far-right groups are escalating attacks against businesses in Madrid's multicultural Lavapiés neighborhood, targeting leftist establishments with vandalism and threats, creating a climate of fear and highlighting the vulnerability of progressive communities.
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56% Bias Score
Madrid Crime: Parla and San Martín de la Vega See Sharp Increases
Between January and September 2024, crime in Parla and San Martín de la Vega, Madrid increased by 20.5% and 19.7% respectively; in response, 40 new police officers will be added to Parla's force in 2025 under the 'Plan Parla'.
Madrid Crime: Parla and San Martín de la Vega See Sharp Increases
Between January and September 2024, crime in Parla and San Martín de la Vega, Madrid increased by 20.5% and 19.7% respectively; in response, 40 new police officers will be added to Parla's force in 2025 under the 'Plan Parla'.
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44% Bias Score
WiZink Pivots to B2B Strategy, Reevaluates WiZink Center Sponsorship
WiZink, a digital bank, plans a strategic shift from B2C to B2B services by 2028, aiming to increase B2B's contribution to its bottom line from 20% to 40%, reevaluating sponsorships like the WiZink Center, and canceling the sale of its Portuguese subsidiary.
WiZink Pivots to B2B Strategy, Reevaluates WiZink Center Sponsorship
WiZink, a digital bank, plans a strategic shift from B2C to B2B services by 2028, aiming to increase B2B's contribution to its bottom line from 20% to 40%, reevaluating sponsorships like the WiZink Center, and canceling the sale of its Portuguese subsidiary.
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36% Bias Score
Madrid Police Dismantle Human Trafficking Ring, Rescue 11 Women
Spanish National Police in Madrid busted a human trafficking and forced prostitution ring, arresting nine women and three men, and rescuing 11 women who were subjected to extreme abuse and exploitation in six apartments across the city.
Madrid Police Dismantle Human Trafficking Ring, Rescue 11 Women
Spanish National Police in Madrid busted a human trafficking and forced prostitution ring, arresting nine women and three men, and rescuing 11 women who were subjected to extreme abuse and exploitation in six apartments across the city.
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28% Bias Score
Madrid's Transparency Council Faces Backlog of 300 Unresolved Complaints
Due to a government reorganization in December 2023, Madrid's Transparency Council inherited 335 unresolved complaints; as of December 4, 2024, only 35 have been resolved, revealing a significant backlog and raising concerns about transparency and access to information in the region.
Madrid's Transparency Council Faces Backlog of 300 Unresolved Complaints
Due to a government reorganization in December 2023, Madrid's Transparency Council inherited 335 unresolved complaints; as of December 4, 2024, only 35 have been resolved, revealing a significant backlog and raising concerns about transparency and access to information in the region.
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56% Bias Score
Madrid Completes 1,072 Affordable Rental Homes in 2024
Madrid's EMVS Madrid finalized 1,072 affordable rental homes in 2024, expanding its affordable housing stock to over 9,200 units, a 47% increase since 2019; the Cañaveral 5 development is part of this initiative, with further projects underway and planned, including public-private partnerships.
Madrid Completes 1,072 Affordable Rental Homes in 2024
Madrid's EMVS Madrid finalized 1,072 affordable rental homes in 2024, expanding its affordable housing stock to over 9,200 units, a 47% increase since 2019; the Cañaveral 5 development is part of this initiative, with further projects underway and planned, including public-private partnerships.
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48% Bias Score
Sybilla Launches Sustainable Anárquika Collection in Madrid
Sybilla's Anárquika collection launched in a temporary Madrid store until February, showcasing sustainable, diverse clothing styles and emphasizing durable, eco-conscious design, reflecting her long-standing commitment to ethical fashion.
Sybilla Launches Sustainable Anárquika Collection in Madrid
Sybilla's Anárquika collection launched in a temporary Madrid store until February, showcasing sustainable, diverse clothing styles and emphasizing durable, eco-conscious design, reflecting her long-standing commitment to ethical fashion.
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Housing Crisis Drives Surge in Capsule Hotel Occupancy"
Soaring rental costs in major Spanish cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Malaga are forcing many to opt for capsule hotels as affordable housing alternatives; hostels offering these accommodations report increased demand from professionals and students, highlighting a severe housing shortage and the...
Spain's Housing Crisis Drives Surge in Capsule Hotel Occupancy"
Soaring rental costs in major Spanish cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Malaga are forcing many to opt for capsule hotels as affordable housing alternatives; hostels offering these accommodations report increased demand from professionals and students, highlighting a severe housing shortage and the...
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Police Arrest Couple for Murder of Woman, Aunt of Notorious Carjacker
Madrid police arrested a 36-year-old man and his 20-year-old girlfriend for the January shooting death of their 42-year-old victim, Natalia S.S., aunt of a known carjacker, in Puente de Vallecas; the suspects were found hiding in Castellón, Valencia, and Tarragona after a months-long manhunt.
Madrid Police Arrest Couple for Murder of Woman, Aunt of Notorious Carjacker
Madrid police arrested a 36-year-old man and his 20-year-old girlfriend for the January shooting death of their 42-year-old victim, Natalia S.S., aunt of a known carjacker, in Puente de Vallecas; the suspects were found hiding in Castellón, Valencia, and Tarragona after a months-long manhunt.
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44% Bias Score