Tag #Spain

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Spain's Respiratory Infection Rate Increases, Straining Healthcare Services

In early January, Spain's acute respiratory infection rate was 639.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, exceeding previous weeks and exceeding the epidemic threshold for influenza in late December; however, the Minister of Health Mónica García highlighted that the country has instruments to address the ...

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Spain Imposes 100% Tax on Non-EU Home Buyers Amid Housing Crisis

To combat Spain's housing crisis, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez proposed a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents, alongside 11 other reforms including taxing tourist apartments as businesses and building more public housing, aiming to alleviate high prices and shortages impacting Spanish citiz...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Spain Announces 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Tackle Housing Crisis

Spain will implement a 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU buyers to combat its housing crisis, impacting approximately 27,000 transactions in 2023, part of a wider strategy by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Spain Proposes 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Curb Housing Crisis

Spain plans to impose a tax of up to 100% on real estate bought by non-EU residents to tackle its housing crisis, impacting an estimated 27,000 transactions in 2023, alongside plans to expand social housing and regulate short-term rentals.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Catalan Government Begins Rodalies R1 Line Transfer

The Catalan government initiated the transfer of the R1 Rodalies train line, starting the process for a full transfer agreed upon between the PSOE and ERC parties in November 2023, with the aim of the Generalitat assuming full ownership by the first quarter of 2024.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Spanish Judges Under Investigation for Leaks and Public Statements

The Spanish judiciary is investigating judges for public statements and leaked information, highlighting ethical breaches and raising concerns about transparency versus impartiality within the courts.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spanish TV Show Highlights Rare Disease Advocacy

Noah Higón, a 26-year-old with seven rare diseases, appeared on the Spanish TV show La Revuelta, advocating for increased research funding and highlighting the challenges faced by millions of people with rare diseases in Spain.

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20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Major Insurers Withdraw from Muface, Citing Massive Losses

SegurCaixa Adeslas and DKV, facing significant financial losses (\$256 million and \$70 million, respectively) from the 2021-2024 Muface contract, have withdrawn from the program and are pursuing legal compensation, leaving the future of the public healthcare system for 1.53 million Spanish public e...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Venezuela's Oil Exports to Spain Surge Amid Political Uncertainty

Venezuela more than doubled its crude oil exports to Spain in 2024, reaching over three million tons—primarily delivered to Repsol to settle debts and for services provided—amidst a backdrop of contested elections and potential international sanctions.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Just Eat Sues Glovo for €295 Million Over Alleged Unfair Competition

Just Eat sued Glovo in Barcelona for €295 million for unfair competition due to Glovo's use of false self-employed workers; three days later, Glovo announced it would hire its delivery drivers.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Alicante Medical Students Gain Access to All Valencian Hospitals

Following a legal battle, medical students at the University of Alicante will now have access to internships at all public hospitals in the Valencian Community, marking a significant expansion of training opportunities and a shared training space across the five public universities.

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48% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Valencia Flood Exposes Critical Shortage of Elevator Technicians

Over 6,000 elevators remain out of service in 79 Valencian towns after October 20th floods, exposing a critical shortage of elevator technicians and highlighting the need for vocational training improvements; the government is accelerating training programs and accrediting prior experience.

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32% Bias Score

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