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Madrid Building Squatters Paid to Leave
In Madrid, 28 families illegally occupying a building in Vallecas, Spain, agreed to leave after receiving 2,500-3,000 euros each from the new owner, highlighting a growing trend of paying squatters to avoid lengthy legal processes. The families, many of Roma origin, are now salvaging materials from ...
Madrid Building Squatters Paid to Leave
In Madrid, 28 families illegally occupying a building in Vallecas, Spain, agreed to leave after receiving 2,500-3,000 euros each from the new owner, highlighting a growing trend of paying squatters to avoid lengthy legal processes. The families, many of Roma origin, are now salvaging materials from ...
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60% Bias Score
Spain's Circular Economy Plan: 24% Recycling Goal by 2030
Spain aims to make 24% of packaging materials recyclable and circular by 2030, a goal discussed at a Madrid circular economy event that highlighted the need for technological advancements and a shift towards value-added production models to reduce environmental impact and material dependency.
Spain's Circular Economy Plan: 24% Recycling Goal by 2030
Spain aims to make 24% of packaging materials recyclable and circular by 2030, a goal discussed at a Madrid circular economy event that highlighted the need for technological advancements and a shift towards value-added production models to reduce environmental impact and material dependency.
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24% Bias Score
Higher Rental Yields Found in Spanish City Peripheries
The Spanish Tax Agency's 2023 data reveals significantly higher rental yields (8%+) in peripheral neighborhoods of major Spanish cities like Madrid and Barcelona compared to central areas (under 4%), primarily due to lower initial acquisition costs despite lower rental income; this trend is expected...
Higher Rental Yields Found in Spanish City Peripheries
The Spanish Tax Agency's 2023 data reveals significantly higher rental yields (8%+) in peripheral neighborhoods of major Spanish cities like Madrid and Barcelona compared to central areas (under 4%), primarily due to lower initial acquisition costs despite lower rental income; this trend is expected...
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40% Bias Score
Spain: Government Relocates Minors to Overcrowded Center Amidst Communication Breakdown
The Spanish central government plans to relocate 400 unaccompanied migrant minors to a fully occupied emergency reception center in Pozuelo de Alarcón, without notifying the Madrid regional government, sparking controversy and highlighting communication issues between governmental levels.
Spain: Government Relocates Minors to Overcrowded Center Amidst Communication Breakdown
The Spanish central government plans to relocate 400 unaccompanied migrant minors to a fully occupied emergency reception center in Pozuelo de Alarcón, without notifying the Madrid regional government, sparking controversy and highlighting communication issues between governmental levels.
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60% Bias Score
Signaling Failure Causes 10-Hour Delay on Madrid-Seville Rail Line
A signaling system failure in an Ouigo train on Monday caused a 10-hour delay on the Madrid-Seville high-speed rail line, affecting approximately 15,000 passengers due to a domino effect involving four other trains. Adif is implementing urgent changes to catenary components to prevent recurrence.
Signaling Failure Causes 10-Hour Delay on Madrid-Seville Rail Line
A signaling system failure in an Ouigo train on Monday caused a 10-hour delay on the Madrid-Seville high-speed rail line, affecting approximately 15,000 passengers due to a domino effect involving four other trains. Adif is implementing urgent changes to catenary components to prevent recurrence.
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48% Bias Score
220 kg Cocaine Seizure in Barbate Highlights Rise in Andalusian Coast Trafficking
In a January 25th, 2025 operation in Barbate, Spain, the Guardia Civil seized 220 kg of cocaine, an assault rifle, and arrested one suspect; the incident reflects a rise in cocaine trafficking along the Cádiz and Seville coasts, prompting concern about potential broader trends.
220 kg Cocaine Seizure in Barbate Highlights Rise in Andalusian Coast Trafficking
In a January 25th, 2025 operation in Barbate, Spain, the Guardia Civil seized 220 kg of cocaine, an assault rifle, and arrested one suspect; the incident reflects a rise in cocaine trafficking along the Cádiz and Seville coasts, prompting concern about potential broader trends.
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24% Bias Score
Ubarretxena to Push for Basque Social Security Transfer Amidst Spanish Political Crisis
Basque counselor María Ubarretxena will meet with the Spanish Secretary of State for Employment tomorrow in Madrid to accelerate the transfer of six social security areas, amidst concerns over the Spanish government's stability and ongoing corruption investigations within the PSOE.
Ubarretxena to Push for Basque Social Security Transfer Amidst Spanish Political Crisis
Basque counselor María Ubarretxena will meet with the Spanish Secretary of State for Employment tomorrow in Madrid to accelerate the transfer of six social security areas, amidst concerns over the Spanish government's stability and ongoing corruption investigations within the PSOE.
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40% Bias Score
Sabadell's TSB Sale Complicates BBVA Takeover Bid
Banco Sabadell's shareholder meeting on August 6th approved the sale of its UK subsidiary, TSB, to Banco Santander for €3.1 billion, a move that complicates BBVA's ongoing takeover bid and significantly increases Sabadell's financial strength.
Sabadell's TSB Sale Complicates BBVA Takeover Bid
Banco Sabadell's shareholder meeting on August 6th approved the sale of its UK subsidiary, TSB, to Banco Santander for €3.1 billion, a move that complicates BBVA's ongoing takeover bid and significantly increases Sabadell's financial strength.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Pension Reforms to Delay Retirement for Younger Workers
Projected Spanish pension reforms will necessitate delayed retirement for younger workers; those with 30 years of contributions may retire at 71, while 40 years allows retirement at 65, due to lower youth employment rates and upcoming legislative changes.
Spanish Pension Reforms to Delay Retirement for Younger Workers
Projected Spanish pension reforms will necessitate delayed retirement for younger workers; those with 30 years of contributions may retire at 71, while 40 years allows retirement at 65, due to lower youth employment rates and upcoming legislative changes.
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48% Bias Score
Protest and Arrests Follow Alleged Sexual Assault Near Alcalá de Henares Immigrant Center
Following the arrest of a 21-year-old Malian man for an alleged sexual assault in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, on June 28th, an unauthorized protest led to four arrests for public disorder and resisting authority; the mayor is now calling for the immigrant center's closure.
Protest and Arrests Follow Alleged Sexual Assault Near Alcalá de Henares Immigrant Center
Following the arrest of a 21-year-old Malian man for an alleged sexual assault in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, on June 28th, an unauthorized protest led to four arrests for public disorder and resisting authority; the mayor is now calling for the immigrant center's closure.
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64% Bias Score
Booming Demand for Colombian Carnations in Spain
In 2024, Spain imported 9,000 tons of Colombian carnations—a 38% increase from the previous year, costing over €44 million—due to their superior quality, highlighting a strong trade relationship and cultural integration.
Booming Demand for Colombian Carnations in Spain
In 2024, Spain imported 9,000 tons of Colombian carnations—a 38% increase from the previous year, costing over €44 million—due to their superior quality, highlighting a strong trade relationship and cultural integration.
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48% Bias Score
Acciona Wins €189 Million in Basque Railway Contracts Amidst Corruption Probe
Acciona, partnering with Altuna, won five Basque railway projects worth €189 million since 2021, raising concerns amidst a corruption investigation; the largest contract, the Bilbao Metro extension, saw a €20 million budget increase.
Acciona Wins €189 Million in Basque Railway Contracts Amidst Corruption Probe
Acciona, partnering with Altuna, won five Basque railway projects worth €189 million since 2021, raising concerns amidst a corruption investigation; the largest contract, the Bilbao Metro extension, saw a €20 million budget increase.
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40% Bias Score
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