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Ceuta and Melilla Borders Reopen with Morocco

Following years of negotiations, land border crossings between Ceuta and Melilla and Morocco resumed operations on Tuesday, with goods officially transported in both directions for the first time; the agreement includes a limited capacity of one non-articulated truck per day per direction.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Record Spanish Population Increase Driven by Immigration

Spain's population hit a record 49,077,984 on January 1, 2025, due to a surge in immigration (100,793), offsetting a smaller increase in native-born citizens (14,819). This influx, mainly from Colombia, Venezuela, and Morocco, impacts Spain's demographics, social structure, and workforce.

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No Poverty
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Madrid Council's \$11.9 Million Medical Supply Purchase Under Scrutiny

In March 2020, Madrid City Council paid \$11.9 million for medical supplies from Alberto Luceño and Luis Medina, who allegedly pocketed a \$6 million commission; the council's budget coordinator testified that she believed the price was justified due to the pandemic's urgency and lack of alternative...

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Reduced Inequality
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Minister Accuses Valencian President of Manipulating Storm Emergency Audios

Spanish Minister Hugo Morán accuses Valencian President Carlos Mazón of manipulating October 29th emergency service audios related to severe storms, omitting 12 Aemet warnings, one specifically mentioning the worst of the storm at 3 PM, while Mazón dined until 5:30 PM.

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52% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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Burgos Donates 50 Bicycles to Spanish Flood Victims

The Association Familias con Ucrania de Burgos donated 50 bicycles to Paiporta, Valencia, on February 6th, 2024, to help residents affected by the DANA floods replace vehicles lost in the flooding, ensuring direct delivery to those in need.

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Reduced Inequality
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Valencia Archbishopric Suspends Center Accused of Conversion Therapy

The Valencia Archbishopric suspended the Mater Misericordiae Family Orientation Center (COF) on Tuesday following accusations that its president, Federico Mulet, subjected five 11-12 year-old students to conversion therapy, including offering one a pill to change his sexual orientation; Mulet resign...

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Gender Equality
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Spain Debates Minimum Wage Tax Amid Inflationary Pressures

The Spanish government is debating whether minimum wage earners should pay income tax, highlighting a conflict between social support and tax contribution; the debate reveals a broader issue of declining purchasing power due to inflation and unchanged tax brackets since 2015, impacting all workers.

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Reduced Inequality
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Vytrus Biotech: Sustainable Plant Stem Cell Technology Disrupts Cosmetics Industry

Vytrus Biotech, a Spanish biotech firm, cultivates plant stem cells in labs to produce sustainable, high-yield cosmetic ingredients from 24 plant species, resulting in 21 unique compounds; in 2023, they achieved €3.74 million in revenue, with 70% from international sales.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Spain's Minimum Wage Hike Spurs Debate on Low-Income Taxation"

Spain's minimum wage hike has prompted debate on low-income taxation, leading to proposals for universal income tax filings, a reassessment of the IRPF threshold, and a correction to a tax formula that disproportionately impacts those slightly above the minimum wage.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Cubarsi Signs Long-Term Barcelona Deal

Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi signed a contract extension until 2029, securing the 18-year-old defender's future at the club after his breakout 2023-24 season, which included his senior debut and international call-up, despite previous interest from Manchester City.

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Quality Education
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Successful Lung Transplant Saves Toddler After Year-Long Battle with Autoimmune Disease

After a year-long battle with a severe autoimmune disease that damaged his lungs, 3-year-old Fabio received a successful lung transplant at Vall d'Hebron Hospital in Barcelona, highlighting the complexities of pediatric organ transplantation.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Valencian Government Awards €8.4 Million Contract to Firm Linked to Gürtel Case

Following devastating October floods, the Valencian government, led by PP's Carlos Mazón, directly awarded an €8.4 million contract to Becsa, a construction company linked to Gabriel Batalla Reigada, an entrepreneur convicted for illegally financing the PP in 2007-2008, raising concerns about transp...

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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