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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

Gender Equality
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Valencia Raises Single Bus Ticket Price by 33%

Valencia's EMT increased single bus ticket prices by 33% to €2, impacting 7% of users; the council says this is to encourage multi-journey tickets and that the price was unchanged for 12 years, while the opposition criticizes this decision in the current economic climate.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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New Year's Eve Car Crash Highlights Life's Priorities

On New Year's Eve, while rushing to buy grapes, the author crashed their car into a pillar, causing significant damage and highlighting a pattern of prioritizing urgent tasks over important ones.

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4% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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Tartessian Faces: Unearthing a Lost Civilization

Five 2,700-year-old human faces, unearthed in Casas del Turuñuelo (Badajoz, Spain), are the first known examples of figurative art from the Tartessian civilization, challenging previous assumptions and offering new insights into their society and Mediterranean connections. The exhibit at Madrid's Na...

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20% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Spain Launches National Registry for Short-Term Rentals, Addressing Housing Crisis

Spain launched a national registry for short-term rentals on January 2nd, 2024, aiming to regulate the market and address affordability issues, becoming the first EU country to meet EU requirements ahead of the 2026 deadline.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spanish Youth Unemployment Fuels Public Sector Job Rush

In Spain, 75% of young people under 25 are now seeking public sector jobs, up from 14.7% a year ago, driven by 28.6% youth unemployment, the highest in the EU, despite higher average salaries in the public sector (€2,835 vs €1,957 private).

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Mazón Demands "Zero-Tax" Policy for Valencia Flood Victims

Valencia's regional president demands a "zero-tax" policy from the Spanish government for flood victims, criticizing the continued collection of taxes and the loan system with interests, contrasting it with the regional government's interest-free financing.

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Spain's 2025 Housing Market: Rising Prices, Falling Mortgage Rates Create Buyer's Dilemma"

Bankinter forecasts a 5% rise in Spanish housing prices in 2025, especially in major cities and coastal areas, while HelpMyCash.com expects lower mortgage rates due to the ECB's potential rate reduction to 2%, leading to a strategic challenge for buyers.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Renfe Suspends All Talgo Avril Trains Due to System Failure

Due to a communication system failure, Renfe suspended all 28 Talgo Avril high-speed trains on January 1st, 2025, affecting 14,100 passengers and causing over €700,000 in immediate refund costs; this failure adds to Renfe's existing punctuality problems caused by Talgo's delays.

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56% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Spanish Investment Banking Rebounds with 55% Revenue Surge in 2024

Spain's top 20 investment banks experienced a 55% revenue surge in 2024, reaching €950 million, driven by increased M&A activity following the stabilization of interest rates; key deals included Puig's IPO and BBVA's bid for Banco Sabadell.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Tourist Apartments Drive 33% Surge in Málaga Rental Prices

A University of Málaga study found that areas with over 10% tourist apartments experience a 33% increase in long-term rental prices compared to areas with fewer, based on data from 2016-2023 in Málaga, Seville, Jaén, and Teruel, prompting calls for regulation to ensure affordable housing.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Spain Divided Over Franco's Legacy 50 Years After His Death

Fifty years after Francisco Franco's death, Spain is commemorating the transition to democracy with 100 events, sparking controversy due to differing interpretations of the past, including accusations of a one-sided portrayal of the Civil War and Franco's dictatorship.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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