Tag #Spain

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Spanish Monarchy's Role in Valencia Flood Crisis Highlights Political Tensions

In 2023, King Felipe VI of Spain's response to devastating floods in Valencia, contrasted with government officials' actions, highlighted the complexities of the monarchy's role during crises, amidst political polarization and questions about state effectiveness.

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Murcia's Sala Verónicas Hosts Rosell Meseguer's "Tierra en blanco" Retrospective

The Sala Verónicas in Murcia, Spain, a former church, currently exhibits "Tierra en blanco," a retrospective of Rosell Meseguer's work, which features a large polyptych representing Murcia's minerals and explores themes of war, mining, and their impact on landscapes until January 5th, 2025.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spanish Supreme Court Petition Seeks Journalist Communication Records

Alberto González Amador, partner of Madrid's president, petitioned the Supreme Court to access the phone records of six journalists and three government officials linked to a leaked email detailing his tax fraud confession, citing violation of privacy and his right to defense.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Sanctioned Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Missing

A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an engine room explosion, leaving two crew members missing; 14 were rescued, and Spanish authorities are monitoring for pollution.

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Life Below Water
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Algorithm Reduces Blood Bank Waste, Improves Patient Care

Irene Ayerra's algorithm, LHEMA, optimizes blood bank operations by improving blood component allocation, resulting in less waste and increased medication production; this was implemented in Aragon in 2022 and has proven successful.

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52 Women Accuse Film Director of Sexual Harassment, Exposing Systemic Barriers to Justice

Following an EL PAÍS investigation, 52 women accused film director Eduard Cortés of sexual harassment, highlighting systemic issues within the legal system and film industry that impede reporting and prosecution of sexual assault cases.

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Gender Equality
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King Felipe VI Calls for National Unity and Serenity in Christmas Address

On Christmas Eve, King Felipe VI delivered his annual address from the Royal Palace, urging Spaniards to find serenity amid political division and highlighting the impact of the recent DANA storm and the challenges of immigration and housing.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Catarroja Floods: A Son's Trauma and the Human Cost of Disaster

The recent devastating floods in Catarroja, Spain, claimed the lives of numerous residents, including 84-year-old Isabel Ibáñez, whose son, Juanjo, recounts the tragedy and the lasting emotional trauma it caused, highlighting systemic failures in disaster response and mental health support.

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No Poverty
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80% of Spaniards Experience Lower Back Pain; Minimally Invasive Surgeries Offer Faster Recovery

In Spain, 80% of the population experiences lower back pain, often stemming from overexertion, poor posture, or age-related changes; minimally invasive surgeries now offer faster recovery and smaller incisions, addressing common fears surrounding spine operations.

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Spanish Hospital Eliminates Emergency Operating Room, Sparking Outcry

The Puerta del Mar Hospital in Cádiz, Spain, has eliminated its emergency operating room for the second time this year to prioritize cancer surgeries, despite 193 healthcare professionals protesting that this compromises patient care and violates national guidelines, with one death possibly resultin...

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Spanish Judge Orders Further Probe into Attorney General's Phone

Supreme Court Magistrate Ángel Hurtado ordered a deeper investigation into Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz's phone after an initial search yielded no messages between March 8-14, 2024, despite evidence suggesting communication with Madrid's Chief Prosecutor Pilar Rodríguez on March 13th about a...

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Dark Microglia's Toxic Lipid Production Implicated in Alzheimer's

A new study reveals that "dark microglia," a type of brain cell discovered in 2016, produces toxic lipids that damage neurons and contribute to Alzheimer's disease; inhibiting this mechanism in mice prevented neurodegeneration, suggesting a potential therapeutic target.

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