Stalled Gibraltar Post-Brexit Talks: Spain's Absence Slows Progress
The post-Brexit agreement between the EU, UK, and Gibraltar is stalled due to Spain's absence from direct negotiations, leading to delays and potential conflicts of interest; meanwhile, Gibraltar actively participates in all meetings. The dispute over the Eastside development project adds further co...
Stalled Gibraltar Post-Brexit Talks: Spain's Absence Slows Progress
The post-Brexit agreement between the EU, UK, and Gibraltar is stalled due to Spain's absence from direct negotiations, leading to delays and potential conflicts of interest; meanwhile, Gibraltar actively participates in all meetings. The dispute over the Eastside development project adds further co...
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36% Bias Score
Ibex 35 Audit Market Share: KPMG and EY Lead in 2025
In 2025, KPMG and EY will each audit 11 Ibex 35 companies, while PwC will audit 9 and Deloitte 4; however, PwC's contract with Banco Santander (over \$130 million) makes it likely to have the highest revenue. These changes reflect ongoing competition and strategic shifts among the Big Four.
Ibex 35 Audit Market Share: KPMG and EY Lead in 2025
In 2025, KPMG and EY will each audit 11 Ibex 35 companies, while PwC will audit 9 and Deloitte 4; however, PwC's contract with Banco Santander (over \$130 million) makes it likely to have the highest revenue. These changes reflect ongoing competition and strategic shifts among the Big Four.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Launches €200 Million Neurotechnology Center
Spain launches the Spain Neurotech consortium, a €200 million center for developing brain-based technological tools to treat neurological diseases, emphasizing bioethics and commercialization, led by leading neuroscientists Rafael Yuste, José Carmena, and Álvaro Pascual-Leone.
Spain Launches €200 Million Neurotechnology Center
Spain launches the Spain Neurotech consortium, a €200 million center for developing brain-based technological tools to treat neurological diseases, emphasizing bioethics and commercialization, led by leading neuroscientists Rafael Yuste, José Carmena, and Álvaro Pascual-Leone.
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60% Bias Score
Political Divisions Hamper Unified Remembrance of Terrorism Victims in Basque Country
Political divisions in the Basque Country prevent a unified commemoration of victims of terrorism and political violence, with PP and Vox rejecting recognition of victims of far-right terrorism and police abuse, while EH-Bildu supports tributes to ETA prisoners, despite the Basque government's effor...
Political Divisions Hamper Unified Remembrance of Terrorism Victims in Basque Country
Political divisions in the Basque Country prevent a unified commemoration of victims of terrorism and political violence, with PP and Vox rejecting recognition of victims of far-right terrorism and police abuse, while EH-Bildu supports tributes to ETA prisoners, despite the Basque government's effor...
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48% Bias Score
Spain Reclaims €502 Million in 2023 from Wealthy Tax Evaders
The Spanish Tax Agency recovered €502 million in 2023 from almost 1,000 audits targeting wealthy individuals using sophisticated tax evasion schemes, including billing personal expenses through companies and using offshore accounts; since 2018, over €2.98 billion has been recovered.
Spain Reclaims €502 Million in 2023 from Wealthy Tax Evaders
The Spanish Tax Agency recovered €502 million in 2023 from almost 1,000 audits targeting wealthy individuals using sophisticated tax evasion schemes, including billing personal expenses through companies and using offshore accounts; since 2018, over €2.98 billion has been recovered.
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52% Bias Score
Surge in Protests Reflects Growing Dissatisfaction and Inequality
From 10,902 protests in 1994 to 31,715 in 2023, this country shows a rise in public demonstrations driven by labor issues (9,652), political measures (3,393), and healthcare concerns (1,900), reflecting growing citizen awareness and dissatisfaction amidst persistent socioeconomic inequality.
Surge in Protests Reflects Growing Dissatisfaction and Inequality
From 10,902 protests in 1994 to 31,715 in 2023, this country shows a rise in public demonstrations driven by labor issues (9,652), political measures (3,393), and healthcare concerns (1,900), reflecting growing citizen awareness and dissatisfaction amidst persistent socioeconomic inequality.
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32% Bias Score
Sørloth's Goal Propels Atlético Madrid to La Liga's Top Spot
Alexander Sørloth, formerly of Crystal Palace, scored a game-winning goal for Atlético Madrid against Barcelona on December 21, 2024, propelling his team to the top of La Liga and highlighting his transformation into a prolific scorer in Spain.
Sørloth's Goal Propels Atlético Madrid to La Liga's Top Spot
Alexander Sørloth, formerly of Crystal Palace, scored a game-winning goal for Atlético Madrid against Barcelona on December 21, 2024, propelling his team to the top of La Liga and highlighting his transformation into a prolific scorer in Spain.
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40% Bias Score
Record Cocaine Bust in Southern Spain
Spanish authorities seized seven tons of cocaine, the largest narco-boat shipment ever in southern Spain, arresting three individuals in Coria del Río, Seville, during "Operation Mirón", part of a wider anti-narcotics effort.
Record Cocaine Bust in Southern Spain
Spanish authorities seized seven tons of cocaine, the largest narco-boat shipment ever in southern Spain, arresting three individuals in Coria del Río, Seville, during "Operation Mirón", part of a wider anti-narcotics effort.
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36% Bias Score
Valencia Floods Rank Among Top Ten Costliest Climate Disasters of 2024
The October 2024 Valencia floods, costing $4.22 billion (approx. €4.045 billion) in insured losses and claiming over 220 lives, rank among the top ten most costly climate disasters of 2024 globally, highlighting the growing financial and human impact of climate change.
Valencia Floods Rank Among Top Ten Costliest Climate Disasters of 2024
The October 2024 Valencia floods, costing $4.22 billion (approx. €4.045 billion) in insured losses and claiming over 220 lives, rank among the top ten most costly climate disasters of 2024 globally, highlighting the growing financial and human impact of climate change.
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24% Bias Score
Valencian Floods: €15 Billion Asset Loss Exceeds Initial GDP Impact Estimates
The October 29th floods in the Valencian Community caused over €15 billion in extraordinary asset depreciation, impacting households, businesses, and public infrastructure, a significant blow exceeding initial GDP impact estimates and highlighting the need for substantial public aid.
Valencian Floods: €15 Billion Asset Loss Exceeds Initial GDP Impact Estimates
The October 29th floods in the Valencian Community caused over €15 billion in extraordinary asset depreciation, impacting households, businesses, and public infrastructure, a significant blow exceeding initial GDP impact estimates and highlighting the need for substantial public aid.
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28% Bias Score
Spain's 3.3% GDP Growth in 2024: Resilience Amidst Persistent Challenges
Spain's 2024 GDP grew by 3.3% year-on-year, driven by domestic consumption (2.6 percentage points) and exports (1.6 percentage points), despite challenges like wage inequality and low productivity.
Spain's 3.3% GDP Growth in 2024: Resilience Amidst Persistent Challenges
Spain's 2024 GDP grew by 3.3% year-on-year, driven by domestic consumption (2.6 percentage points) and exports (1.6 percentage points), despite challenges like wage inequality and low productivity.
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32% Bias Score
Spain's Inflation Surges to 2.8% in December 2024
Spain's inflation unexpectedly surged to 2.8% in December 2024, exceeding forecasts and driven primarily by rising fuel and leisure costs, defying economists' predictions and raising concerns for 2025.
Spain's Inflation Surges to 2.8% in December 2024
Spain's inflation unexpectedly surged to 2.8% in December 2024, exceeding forecasts and driven primarily by rising fuel and leisure costs, defying economists' predictions and raising concerns for 2025.
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44% Bias Score