Tag #Spain

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Canary Islands Rejects Proposed Tourist Tax Amidst Legal and Political Debate

The Canary Islands government rejected a proposed tourist tax due to concerns about unconstitutionality if not applied to residents, despite a report suggesting that exempting residents requires justification; this follows years of public demand and previous failed attempts.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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DANA: Impacto político de la respuesta gubernamental a las inundaciones

Las inundaciones por la DANA en España causaron una profunda tristeza en la población, pero también una solidaridad generalizada. Sin embargo, la respuesta gubernamental fue mayoritariamente rechazada por todos los votantes, afectando negativamente las encuestas del PP.

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32% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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"Cocaine-Positive Driver Jailed After Deadly Bus Crash in France"

"A bus from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat crashed in Porté-Puymorens (France) on December 1st, killing two Colombian women and injuring 40 others; the driver, positive for cocaine, is in provisional prison for reckless driving and ignoring safety regulations, as the bus had brake failure and an expired ...

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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"Southern Europe's Post-2008 Crisis: Austerity, Populism, and the Rise of the Far Right"

"The 2008 financial crisis, coupled with austerity measures and a refugee influx, caused widespread poverty, inequality, and distrust in traditional politics in Southern Europe, leading to the rise of populist and far-right movements."

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Binge Eating Disorder in Spain: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Treatment

Binge eating disorder (BED), affecting 2-3% of the Spanish population, is characterized by episodes of uncontrolled eating, lacking compensatory behaviors, and often stemming from societal pressure and restrictive diets.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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"Pobreza laboral en España: El impacto del SMI y la intensidad del trabajo"

"Un estudio revela que, si bien la subida del SMI de 2019 tuvo un impacto limitado en el empleo, el 14% de los trabajadores españoles aún viven en pobreza, siendo la baja intensidad laboral un factor clave."

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28% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Supreme Court Upholds Tenant Pre-emption Rights in Blackstone Housing Sale

The Spanish Supreme Court ruled that four tenants of subsidized housing sold by Blackstone can buy their homes at the original price, upholding their right of pre-emption due to the sale being 'grouped', not 'joint', as it excluded 44 garages, setting a precedent for similar cases.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Getafe Launches Self-Defense Kit Against Sexist Aesthetic Violence

The Getafe City Council launched a self-defense kit against sexist aesthetic violence on December 13th, providing tools and advice to women to combat unrealistic beauty standards and their negative mental health effects, such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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16 Spanish Citizens Imprisoned in Venezuela Amidst Widespread Human Rights Abuses

Sixteen Spanish citizens are imprisoned in Venezuela, including Sofía Sahagún, arrested in October. Human rights organizations are demanding their release, citing the broader context of 1,903 political prisoners in Venezuela, highlighting the Maduro regime's human rights abuses.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Valencia Floods Exacerbate Mental Health Crisis Amidst Widespread Destruction

The devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, caused widespread destruction and displacement, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and leading to a significant mental health crisis, while also revealing both individual and community resilience in the aftermath.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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"Eurozone Economic Growth Revised Downwards, Fragmentation Hinders Collective Action"

"The Eurozone's economic growth is projected to be below 1% in 2024, significantly lower than previously predicted, reflecting structural issues in major economies and leading to fragmented national responses to the crisis, hindering collective action."

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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"Slow Progress in Valencia Flood Reconstruction Under Military Leadership"

"Following devastating floods in Valencia, the appointment of a retired lieutenant general to lead reconstruction efforts has yielded slow progress after 20 days, marked by a lack of budget, a vague plan, and limited engagement with affected municipalities, raising concerns about the effectiveness o...

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56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities