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Valencia Flood: Government Accused of Misinformation, Delayed Response

The head of Aemet in Valencia accused the regional government of lying about the October 29th flood, claiming their delayed emergency alert (sent at 8:11 PM) and false statements about rainfall predictions exacerbated the death toll of 228. The judge investigating the case believes earlier action co...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spain's Massive Power Outage Caused by Technical Failures

A technical and planning error caused a massive power outage in Spain and Portugal on April 28th, 2024, leaving tens of millions without power for hours; the outage was not caused by a cyberattack.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Spain's Power Outage Report Released Amidst Corruption Scandal

Spain's April 28th, 2025, nationwide power outage prompted an accelerated government investigation, releasing a report detailing the event's causes and solutions amidst a concurrent political corruption scandal.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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European Complaint Challenges Spain's Minimum Vital Income Law

A complaint filed with the European Committee of Social Rights alleges Spain's Minimum Vital Income (IMV) law violates the European Social Charter by failing to reach all those in need, citing issues such as compatibility with other income sources, inconsistent regional application, and inadequate a...

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No Poverty
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€2,400 Stolen from Elderly Woman's Bank Account After Phone Theft in Madrid

In Madrid, thieves stole a 90-year-old woman's phone on a bus, using her simple 1234 PIN to access her banking app and steal €2,400 in less than two hours via ATM withdrawals, Bizum transfers, and online payments before her family intervened; CaixaBank eventually reimbursed the money.

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Reduced Inequality
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Spain Reforms Judicial System Amidst Funding Concerns and Low Public Approval

Spain's judicial system faces underfunding and low public approval, prompting reforms to modernize the judicial and fiscal career access process to improve candidate assessment, ensure equality, and attract top professionals.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spain Faces 60% Chance of Record-Breaking Summer Heat

Spain's national weather agency predicts a 60% chance of a hotter-than-average summer (June-August) following the hottest May on record, with temperatures reaching 40.7°C in some areas; this trend aligns with the IPCC's warnings on human-caused climate change exacerbating extreme heat.

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Climate Action
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Spanish Power Outage: Red Eléctrica Faces Criticism

A major power outage hit Spain on April 28th, affecting 10 of 16 main power plants due to a 25,000 MW peak demand coinciding with France's interconnection being in export mode, prompting criticism of Red Eléctrica's management and leading to anticipated lawsuits.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Just Eat Sues Glovo for €295 Million Over Alleged Unfair Competition

Just Eat is suing Glovo in Barcelona for €295 million, claiming unfair competition because of Glovo's use of independent contractors, which Just Eat argues gives Glovo an illegal cost advantage and larger market share.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Vestas Faces Strike Amid Worker Safety Concerns in Spain

Workers at Vestas's Daimiel plant in Spain resumed a 48-hour strike due to over 60 reported cases of occupational illness since 2016, alleging inadequate safety measures and company inaction despite numerous labor inspections; Vestas maintains its commitment to worker safety, citing recent investmen...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Internal Conflicts and Corruption Plague Spanish Political Parties

Corruption allegations within the Spanish Socialist party, along with past examples like Pablo Casado's leadership challenges, highlight the recurring problem of internal party conflicts undermining effective governance.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Italian Court to Try Ex-Partner for Child Abuse

A Cagliari, Sardinia court will hold a criminal trial on September 18th against Francesco Arcuri, Juana Rivas' ex-partner, for allegedly abusing their children, marking a significant development after previous dismissals of civil complaints in Italy. The trial follows a change in prosecutors and may...

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Gender Equality

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