Spain's Gradual Transition to Democracy: Contested Commemorations
Spain's transition to democracy following Franco's 1975 death was gradual, with full democratic rights established only after the 1977 elections and 1978 constitutional referendum; debates continue regarding the most appropriate date to commemorate this transition.
Spain's Gradual Transition to Democracy: Contested Commemorations
Spain's transition to democracy following Franco's 1975 death was gradual, with full democratic rights established only after the 1977 elections and 1978 constitutional referendum; debates continue regarding the most appropriate date to commemorate this transition.
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52% Bias Score
Spain's Ministries Clash Over Expanding Foreign Worker Recruitment
Spain's Ministry of Inclusion seeks to expand the catalog of hard-to-fill jobs to boost foreign worker recruitment, clashing with the Ministry of Labor, which cites a low overall vacancy rate (0.9%) and highlights the need for objective criteria in selecting occupations, despite 42.8% of companies r...
Spain's Ministries Clash Over Expanding Foreign Worker Recruitment
Spain's Ministry of Inclusion seeks to expand the catalog of hard-to-fill jobs to boost foreign worker recruitment, clashing with the Ministry of Labor, which cites a low overall vacancy rate (0.9%) and highlights the need for objective criteria in selecting occupations, despite 42.8% of companies r...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Court Blocks Child's Return to Italy Amidst Abuse Allegations
A Spanish court temporarily halted the return of 10-year-old Daniel Arcuri to Italy with his father, who is under investigation for alleged child abuse, due to the child's credible fear of harm; the decision follows a jurisdictional dispute between Spanish and Italian courts over prior accusations o...
Spanish Court Blocks Child's Return to Italy Amidst Abuse Allegations
A Spanish court temporarily halted the return of 10-year-old Daniel Arcuri to Italy with his father, who is under investigation for alleged child abuse, due to the child's credible fear of harm; the decision follows a jurisdictional dispute between Spanish and Italian courts over prior accusations o...
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44% Bias Score
Valencia Announces €250 Million in Flood Aid, Contrasting with Central Government
The Valencian regional government announced a €250 million aid package for over 120,000 flood-damaged vehicles, exceeding the central government's aid and contrasting its approach with faster, less bureaucratic payments.
Valencia Announces €250 Million in Flood Aid, Contrasting with Central Government
The Valencian regional government announced a €250 million aid package for over 120,000 flood-damaged vehicles, exceeding the central government's aid and contrasting its approach with faster, less bureaucratic payments.
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52% Bias Score
EAE Business School Delays 824 Master's Degrees Amidst Legal Action
Following the termination of its affiliation with Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) in 2022, EAE Business School faces legal action from 15 students who paid €13,500 for a master's degree and haven't received their diplomas due to procedural failures and alleged falsified documents for visa applicat...
EAE Business School Delays 824 Master's Degrees Amidst Legal Action
Following the termination of its affiliation with Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) in 2022, EAE Business School faces legal action from 15 students who paid €13,500 for a master's degree and haven't received their diplomas due to procedural failures and alleged falsified documents for visa applicat...
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48% Bias Score
Pilot Project Tackles Depopulation in Rural Spain Through Housing Initiatives
A pilot project in San Esteban de Gormaz, Soria, seeks to reverse depopulation by addressing a 42% housing vacancy rate through community engagement, landlord support, and public incentives, aiming to attract renters and revitalize the rural area.
Pilot Project Tackles Depopulation in Rural Spain Through Housing Initiatives
A pilot project in San Esteban de Gormaz, Soria, seeks to reverse depopulation by addressing a 42% housing vacancy rate through community engagement, landlord support, and public incentives, aiming to attract renters and revitalize the rural area.
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44% Bias Score
Spain to Raise Minimum Wage, but Not Income Tax, Forcing Workers to Pay Taxes
The Spanish government plans to raise the minimum wage by €39-€50 per month in 2025 to €1173-€1184, but unlike in previous years, won't adjust income tax, forcing minimum wage earners to pay income tax for the first time, resulting in them losing 42% of the raise to taxes.
Spain to Raise Minimum Wage, but Not Income Tax, Forcing Workers to Pay Taxes
The Spanish government plans to raise the minimum wage by €39-€50 per month in 2025 to €1173-€1184, but unlike in previous years, won't adjust income tax, forcing minimum wage earners to pay income tax for the first time, resulting in them losing 42% of the raise to taxes.
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44% Bias Score
BBVA Lowers Sabadell Takeover Bid Threshold
BBVA lowered its acceptance threshold for its Banco Sabadell takeover bid from 50.01% to 49.27% of the capital, excluding treasury stock, after initially stating to the SEC that the bid wouldn't succeed without 50.01%, necessitating a filing amendment; this is permitted under Spanish law.
BBVA Lowers Sabadell Takeover Bid Threshold
BBVA lowered its acceptance threshold for its Banco Sabadell takeover bid from 50.01% to 49.27% of the capital, excluding treasury stock, after initially stating to the SEC that the bid wouldn't succeed without 50.01%, necessitating a filing amendment; this is permitted under Spanish law.
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36% Bias Score
Italian Court Orders Child's Return Amidst Spanish Jurisdiction Dispute
An Italian court has ordered the return of 11-year-old Daniel Arcuri to Italy after Spanish courts failed to reach a decision regarding his custody, citing concerns about the mother's manipulative behavior and potential influence on the child's allegations against his father.
Italian Court Orders Child's Return Amidst Spanish Jurisdiction Dispute
An Italian court has ordered the return of 11-year-old Daniel Arcuri to Italy after Spanish courts failed to reach a decision regarding his custody, citing concerns about the mother's manipulative behavior and potential influence on the child's allegations against his father.
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72% Bias Score
PSOE Proposes Bill to Curb Politically Motivated Lawsuits in Spain
The Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) submitted a bill to the Congress to limit popular accusations, prohibiting those based on media reports or lacking credible evidence, following lawsuits against the Prime Minister's family; the bill also seeks to repeal the offense of insulting religious sentiments...
PSOE Proposes Bill to Curb Politically Motivated Lawsuits in Spain
The Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) submitted a bill to the Congress to limit popular accusations, prohibiting those based on media reports or lacking credible evidence, following lawsuits against the Prime Minister's family; the bill also seeks to repeal the offense of insulting religious sentiments...
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44% Bias Score
30% of Spanish Municipalities Increased Mayoral Salaries Significantly Above Standard Rate in 2023
In 2023, 30% of Spanish municipalities raised mayoral salaries above the standard 3.5% public sector increase, with some showing extreme percentage increases due to changes in dedication levels from zero to full-time, according to the ISPA 2024 data; however, nearly 1,500 municipalities did not prov...
30% of Spanish Municipalities Increased Mayoral Salaries Significantly Above Standard Rate in 2023
In 2023, 30% of Spanish municipalities raised mayoral salaries above the standard 3.5% public sector increase, with some showing extreme percentage increases due to changes in dedication levels from zero to full-time, according to the ISPA 2024 data; however, nearly 1,500 municipalities did not prov...
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48% Bias Score
M-40 Highway Fatality: Court Rules Driver Partially Responsible
A 57-year-old man was fatally struck while crossing Spain's M-40 highway on July 13, 2020; a court ruled the driver 25% responsible due to insufficient following distance, resulting in a €90,000 payout to the victim's family.
M-40 Highway Fatality: Court Rules Driver Partially Responsible
A 57-year-old man was fatally struck while crossing Spain's M-40 highway on July 13, 2020; a court ruled the driver 25% responsible due to insufficient following distance, resulting in a €90,000 payout to the victim's family.
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44% Bias Score