Tag #Spain

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Domestic Violence Arrest in Las Palmas: Woman Accused of Trying to Strangle Baby

A 35-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man were arrested in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on January 5th for domestic violence; the woman allegedly tried to strangle their one-year-old baby, and the man was injured by a knife. Both have prior arrests and the baby is now with its maternal grandmother.

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Valencia Storm Underscores €22 Billion Economic Cost of Climate Change

A devastating storm in Valencia, Spain on October 29, 2023, caused €22 billion in economic damage, highlighting the immediate financial consequences of climate change and emphasizing the need to integrate the social cost of carbon into decision-making.

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
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Spain Commemorates Franco's Death, Promoting Democracy Amidst Rising Far-Right

Spain is commemorating the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death with a year-long program of events to promote democratic values and counter the rise of far-right ideologies, addressing a concerning lack of historical knowledge among young Spaniards.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Boon or Bane for Spanish Olive Oil Producers?

The EU-Mercosur trade deal brings optimism and concern for Spanish olive oil producers, who see market expansion opportunities but fear competition from producers with lower standards; table olive producers strongly oppose the deal due to continued high tariffs.

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32% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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Lawsuit Filed Against Seven Spanish Dioceses for Promoting Conversion Therapy

The Spanish Association Against Conversion Therapies has sued seven dioceses for hosting talks promoting conversion therapies, forbidden by the trans law, organized by Media Salud Comunicación S.L. and Marta Sanz Lovaine in 2023, presenting the "Transformados" initiative, potentially facing fines of...

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64% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Spain Commemorates Franco's Death Amidst Concerns about Rising Authoritarianism

The Spanish government is launching a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death, aiming to highlight the transition to democracy while addressing concerns about rising tolerance for authoritarianism among young people, particularly given Vox's stance on the Franco era.

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64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Madrid Police Investigate Potential Sexual Assault and Robbery

A 55-year-old Spanish woman was found partially undressed and disoriented in Madrid's Olof Palme park on January 3rd, 2024, after a night out; police are investigating a potential sexual assault and robbery, as her purse and its contents were missing.

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64% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Four Convicted in Samuel Luiz Murder; 74.5 Years in Prison

A Coruña court sentenced four individuals to a total of 74.5 years in prison for the July 3, 2021, murder of Samuel Luiz, highlighting the brutal attack and the aggravating circumstance of homophobia in the sentencing of Diego Montaña, who initiated the assault.

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Bétera Police Officers Implicated in Drug Trafficking Investigation

A high-ranking Bétera police officer and another officer are under investigation for allegedly revealing confidential information to drug traffickers, leading to vigilante violence; the revelation came to light during a wiretap in a separate drug trafficking investigation.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Record Spanish Hotel Investment in 2024 Reaches €3.35 Billion

Driven by strong tourism recovery and record-high room rates (€163 per night), 2024 Spanish hotel investment totaled €3.35 billion across 180 deals—the fourth highest ever—with individual asset purchases reaching a record €2.5 billion, exceeding even the €2.305 billion in 2017.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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74.5-Year Sentence for Homophobic Murder of Samuel Luiz in Spain

Four individuals were sentenced to a combined 74.5 years in prison for the homophobic murder of Samuel Luiz in A Coruña, Spain, on July 3, 2021; Diego Montaña received the longest sentence of 24 years for murder with an aggravating circumstance of discrimination.

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Vast Salary Gaps in Spain: Finance vs. Agriculture

In 2023, average Spanish salaries were \$23,000, but Madrid finance employees earned \$63,895, while Andalusian agricultural workers earned only \$7,703, highlighting vast income disparities across sectors and regions.

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16% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality