Canary Islands Migrant Crisis: Record Arrivals and High Death Toll in 2024
A record 48,000 irregular migrants arrived in Spain's Canary Islands in 2024, a 17.4% increase, while a Spanish NGO estimates 9,757 deaths during the crossing from West Africa, far exceeding the UN's count. This surge strains island resources, especially for almost 6,000 unaccompanied minors.
Canary Islands Migrant Crisis: Record Arrivals and High Death Toll in 2024
A record 48,000 irregular migrants arrived in Spain's Canary Islands in 2024, a 17.4% increase, while a Spanish NGO estimates 9,757 deaths during the crossing from West Africa, far exceeding the UN's count. This surge strains island resources, especially for almost 6,000 unaccompanied minors.
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52% Bias Score
Spain's Employment Growth in 2024: Positive Trends Despite International Instability
In 2024, Spain's employment increased by 500,000, exceeding 21 million Social Security contributors in April and December, while unemployment decreased by 146,738, with all sectors showing improvement; however, the overall job creation was lower than in 2023, and Ceuta saw a decrease in employment.
Spain's Employment Growth in 2024: Positive Trends Despite International Instability
In 2024, Spain's employment increased by 500,000, exceeding 21 million Social Security contributors in April and December, while unemployment decreased by 146,738, with all sectors showing improvement; however, the overall job creation was lower than in 2023, and Ceuta saw a decrease in employment.
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52% Bias Score
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.
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
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.
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
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).
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
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.
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
Spanish Attorney General Changed Phones Amidst Leak Investigation
The Spanish Civil Guard discovered Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz changed phones a week after a Supreme Court investigation was opened into him for allegedly leaking information related to Madrid's president's partner; a search of his office found two SIM cards in a phone, one in his name and ...
Spanish Attorney General Changed Phones Amidst Leak Investigation
The Spanish Civil Guard discovered Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz changed phones a week after a Supreme Court investigation was opened into him for allegedly leaking information related to Madrid's president's partner; a search of his office found two SIM cards in a phone, one in his name and ...
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40% Bias Score
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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