Tag #Spain

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Spanish Union Demands Government Intervention in Muface Healthcare Crisis

Facing a healthcare crisis, the CSIF union demands that the Spanish government intervene in Muface's contract renewal after Adeslas withdrew and DKV is considering doing the same, leaving 66.05% of beneficiaries without healthcare from January 31, 2025.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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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

Reduced Inequality
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Antequera: Málaga's Largest Town and its Significance

Antequera, the largest municipality in Málaga province, boasts 810.39 square kilometers, double the size of Málaga city, and features significant historical sites like El Torcal and the Dólmenes, along with unique cuisine.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Two Questions, 87% Accuracy: A Simple Test for Alcohol Addiction

A 2014 University of Leicester study reveals that two simple questions effectively diagnose alcohol addiction with 87% accuracy, targeting binge drinking and alcohol dependence; this is particularly relevant in Spain, where alcohol is deeply ingrained in the culture and over 15,000 annual alcohol-re...

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Over 1,700 Migrants Arrive in Canary Islands Over Christmas

Over 1,700 migrants arrived irregularly in the Canary Islands over Christmas, adding to over 45,000 arrivals in 2024 via a deadly Atlantic route; 28 boats arrived in four days, with an estimated 9,700 deaths at sea this year, straining island resources and prompting calls for increased EU support.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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498 Tons of Frozen Seafood Seized in Spain Due to Fraud and Health Violations

Spanish authorities seized 498 tons of frozen seafood due to fraud and health violations, involving 13 suspects and prompting three health alerts across Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands following a supermarket's report of potentially unsafe seafood being reintroduced into the market.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Industrial Expansion Threatens Small Álava Village

The small village of Margarita, Álava, is facing severe environmental and quality-of-life challenges due to the rapid expansion of a nearby industrial park, high-speed rail construction, and increased truck traffic from two adjacent gas stations, leaving its 30 residents surrounded and severely impa...

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60% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spain's Housing Crisis: High Prices, Low Supply, and the Need for Reform

Spain's housing market is experiencing a price bubble, driven by record-high rental costs and rising purchase prices, due to insufficient land and bureaucratic hurdles; solutions require increased public investment, private sector collaboration, and regulatory reforms.

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spain Nears Record Migrant Arrivals, but Increase Lower Than Predicted

By December 26th, Spain recorded 62,054 irregular migrant entries, nearing the 2018 record; this increase, although substantial, is lower than initially feared, due to improved border controls in transit countries and adverse weather conditions, but highlights the continued dangers of the Canary Isl...

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
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€200 Million Neurotechnology Center Launched in Madrid

Madrid will establish a €200 million National Center for Neurotechnology by 2030, employing 400 people to research brain function and develop technological tools for treating neurological diseases, funded jointly by the regional and central governments, with initial disagreements regarding the role ...

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60% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Malian Migrant Boat Sinks, 25 Confirmed Dead

On December 19, a boat carrying 80 migrants from Mali to Spain sank, resulting in 69 deaths, including at least 25 Malians from the Kayes region, according to the Malian government. Eleven survivors were rescued, and the incident highlights the extremely dangerous nature of the Atlantic migration ro...

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
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12-Year Sentence for Mother-in-Law's Murder in Chapinería

Emilio Ramos Manzanares was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the July 2020 murder of his mother-in-law in Chapinería, Spain; he stabbed her, dismembered her body, and disposed of it. His daughter was acquitted.

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52% Bias Score

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