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Valencia Flood: President Mazón's Evolving Account and Delayed Emergency Response

The Valencia regional president, Carlos Mazón, arrived at the emergency coordination center 17 minutes after a delayed mass alert was issued during the October 29th, 2023, catastrophic flood that killed 224 people; his account of the day has changed significantly during an ongoing judicial investiga...

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Spanish Congress Rejects Housing Reform Amidst Growing Crisis

Spain's Congress rejected a proposed reform of the Ley del Suelo (Land Law) aimed at easing the housing shortage, with all major parties except Vox voting against it, highlighting a disconnect between political will and the need for solutions to the crisis impacting both rentals and purchases.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Luceño Denies Knowledge of Commission in Madrid City Council Mask Deal

Alberto Luceño, business partner of Luis Medina, testified in court that he did not know the amount he would receive for managing the sale of medical supplies to the Madrid City Council at the beginning of the pandemic; the council purchased medical supplies at inflated prices, with the accused rece...

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Spain's Reduced Working Hours Bill Receives CES Backing

The Spanish Ministry of Labor considers the Economic and Social Council's (CES) largely positive opinion on its draft law to reduce working hours, passed with 57 votes for and 2 against, to be a significant step forward, with the ministry planning to integrate some of the recommendations.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Legal Analysis of Violent Latino Gangs in Spain

José Miguel Romero Parra's new book analyzes the legal aspects of violent Latino gangs in Spain, detailing their classification as criminal organizations, challenges in proving membership, the increasing use of minors, and the role of social media in recruitment.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spain to Forgive €83.252 Billion in Regional Debt, Conditional on Request

The Spanish government will forgive €83.252 billion in regional debt, contingent on explicit requests from autonomous communities, despite the PP voting against the plan; many PP regions will accept the relief.

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Spain's Economic Success Challenges European Trend

Spain's Socialist government achieved 3.2% GDP growth in 2023—highest among major EU countries—by embracing immigration (filling 400,000 vacancies in 2024), and investing heavily in infrastructure and green initiatives via EU recovery funds, defying the trend of centre-left decline and far-right ris...

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Valencian Government Rejects Spain's Uneven Debt Relief Plan

The Spanish government's debt relief plan, announced after negotiations with Catalan separatists, is facing criticism from the Valencian regional government, which considers the allocated 11.210 million euros insufficient and unfairly distributed, highlighting deep-seated inequities in regional fina...

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Spanish Parliamentary Journalists Protest Threats and Harassment at Congress

Spanish parliamentary journalists protested at the Congress building Wednesday, denouncing threats, insults, and intimidation from other accredited individuals, demanding Congress leadership take action to ensure a safe working environment and uphold the public's right to information.

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Partial Agreement Reached on Spanish Judicial Appointments

The Spanish General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) reached a partial agreement on Wednesday, appointing Ignacio Sancho and Concepción Ureste to head the Civil and Social Chambers of the Supreme Court, respectively, and Juan Manuel Fernández as the new president of the National Court, among other ke...

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Madrid Man Arrested for Rape, Faces Additional Child Abuse Charges

A 46-year-old man in Madrid was arrested for raping his daughter's 14-year-old friend and is now also being investigated for sexually abusing his own daughter since she was six years old; the friend reported the rape to school officials, leading to the arrest, and the daughter's testimony revealed a...

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Spanish Ex-Mayor Murdered: Economic Motives Investigated

Former mayor of Gandia, Spain, Arturo Torró Chisvert, was found murdered on Wednesday near his wife's car on the A-38 highway; the investigation is focusing on economic motives, considering his past business dealings and financial difficulties.

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