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Andalusian Drug War Escalates: Death Threats Follow OCON Sur Disbanding
Three drug traffickers died in confrontations with authorities in Andalusia this month, prompting death threats against Guardia Civil officers following the disbanding of the elite anti-narcotics unit OCON Sur, despite its success in reducing drug trafficking, contradicting Minister Grande-Marlaska'...
Andalusian Drug War Escalates: Death Threats Follow OCON Sur Disbanding
Three drug traffickers died in confrontations with authorities in Andalusia this month, prompting death threats against Guardia Civil officers following the disbanding of the elite anti-narcotics unit OCON Sur, despite its success in reducing drug trafficking, contradicting Minister Grande-Marlaska'...
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56% Bias Score
Spain Sees 23% Surge in Cybercrime, Identity Theft Leading the Rise
Cybercrime in Spain surged 23% in 2023, with identity theft accounting for over 90% of fraud cases, employing phishing, AI-powered deepfakes, and resulting in financial and reputational harm.
Spain Sees 23% Surge in Cybercrime, Identity Theft Leading the Rise
Cybercrime in Spain surged 23% in 2023, with identity theft accounting for over 90% of fraud cases, employing phishing, AI-powered deepfakes, and resulting in financial and reputational harm.
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12% Bias Score
Spain's Electricity Grid Bottleneck: €60 Billion in Stalled Industrial Investment
In 2024, Spain denied 49% (33,159 MW) of electricity connection requests due to insufficient grid capacity, impacting industrial investment (€60 billion) and potentially hindering decarbonization goals; the issue is geographically concentrated in the north.
Spain's Electricity Grid Bottleneck: €60 Billion in Stalled Industrial Investment
In 2024, Spain denied 49% (33,159 MW) of electricity connection requests due to insufficient grid capacity, impacting industrial investment (€60 billion) and potentially hindering decarbonization goals; the issue is geographically concentrated in the north.
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48% Bias Score
Seven Arrested for Deaths on Migrant Cayuco
Spanish authorities arrested seven individuals for allegedly captaining a cayuco that arrived in La Restinga (El Hierro) in December 2024 with 224 migrants aboard, eight of whom died during the journey from Bassar, Senegal; three of the detainees have been jailed.
Seven Arrested for Deaths on Migrant Cayuco
Spanish authorities arrested seven individuals for allegedly captaining a cayuco that arrived in La Restinga (El Hierro) in December 2024 with 224 migrants aboard, eight of whom died during the journey from Bassar, Senegal; three of the detainees have been jailed.
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36% Bias Score
Eight Tons of Hashish Seized in Two Major Spanish Drug Busts
Spanish authorities busted two hashish trafficking operations, arresting 30 people and seizing over 8 tons of hashish, six boats, and various weapons. One operation focused on smuggling from Morocco via Huelva, while the other distributed hashish from Andalusia to other European countries.
Eight Tons of Hashish Seized in Two Major Spanish Drug Busts
Spanish authorities busted two hashish trafficking operations, arresting 30 people and seizing over 8 tons of hashish, six boats, and various weapons. One operation focused on smuggling from Morocco via Huelva, while the other distributed hashish from Andalusia to other European countries.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Approves €1.87 Billion in Military Spending Amidst Geopolitical Pressure
Faced with pressure from NATO and the EU, Spain's government has approved €1.87 billion in military spending since November 2023, despite internal opposition, aiming to reach 2% of GDP by 2029 through potential EU-wide funding.
Spain Approves €1.87 Billion in Military Spending Amidst Geopolitical Pressure
Faced with pressure from NATO and the EU, Spain's government has approved €1.87 billion in military spending since November 2023, despite internal opposition, aiming to reach 2% of GDP by 2029 through potential EU-wide funding.
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44% Bias Score
Spain Defies US, NATO Pressure on Defense Spending
The Spanish government refuses to increase its defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, defying pressure from the US and NATO; it plans to increase spending to 1.32 percent this year and 2 percent by 2029, while the opposition criticizes this stance for damaging Spain's international relations.
Spain Defies US, NATO Pressure on Defense Spending
The Spanish government refuses to increase its defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, defying pressure from the US and NATO; it plans to increase spending to 1.32 percent this year and 2 percent by 2029, while the opposition criticizes this stance for damaging Spain's international relations.
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60% Bias Score
Masdar in Talks to Buy More Renewable Assets from Endesa
Masdar, Abu Dhabi's renewable energy investor, is negotiating to buy a new portfolio of renewable assets from Endesa in Spain, potentially worth as much as their previous 1.7 billion euro deal, following regulatory approval processes observed in their previous collaboration.
Masdar in Talks to Buy More Renewable Assets from Endesa
Masdar, Abu Dhabi's renewable energy investor, is negotiating to buy a new portfolio of renewable assets from Endesa in Spain, potentially worth as much as their previous 1.7 billion euro deal, following regulatory approval processes observed in their previous collaboration.
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40% Bias Score
Basque Consortium Acquires Talgo, Faces Production Challenges and Renfe Penalty
A Basque consortium led by Sidenor is acquiring a 29.7% stake in Talgo for €5 per share, aiming to resolve production bottlenecks impacting a €4 billion order backlog, while facing a €116 million penalty from Renfe for delayed train deliveries and potential strikes.
Basque Consortium Acquires Talgo, Faces Production Challenges and Renfe Penalty
A Basque consortium led by Sidenor is acquiring a 29.7% stake in Talgo for €5 per share, aiming to resolve production bottlenecks impacting a €4 billion order backlog, while facing a €116 million penalty from Renfe for delayed train deliveries and potential strikes.
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44% Bias Score
Spain and Egypt Condemn Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan
During Egyptian President Al-Sisi's official visit to Spain, both countries condemned Donald Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, agreeing that Gaza should remain for Palestinians and supporting a two-phase, $300 billion reconstruction plan instead. Four memorandums of understanding were...
Spain and Egypt Condemn Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan
During Egyptian President Al-Sisi's official visit to Spain, both countries condemned Donald Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, agreeing that Gaza should remain for Palestinians and supporting a two-phase, $300 billion reconstruction plan instead. Four memorandums of understanding were...
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52% Bias Score
Casanova's Franco Biography: A New Perspective on Spain's Past
Julian Casanova's new biography of Francisco Franco, published on the 50th anniversary of his death, offers a comprehensive analysis of his life and rule, integrating international relations and highlighting the lasting impact of his state funeral on Spain's transition to democracy.
Casanova's Franco Biography: A New Perspective on Spain's Past
Julian Casanova's new biography of Francisco Franco, published on the 50th anniversary of his death, offers a comprehensive analysis of his life and rule, integrating international relations and highlighting the lasting impact of his state funeral on Spain's transition to democracy.
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40% Bias Score
Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Crash on Spanish Highway
On March 4th, 2018, a drunk and drugged driver in a Peugeot 508 drove 12 kilometers against traffic on the C-17 highway in Spain at high speed, causing a fatal collision that killed a 17-year-old girl and injuring others; the driver faces 13 years in prison.
Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Crash on Spanish Highway
On March 4th, 2018, a drunk and drugged driver in a Peugeot 508 drove 12 kilometers against traffic on the C-17 highway in Spain at high speed, causing a fatal collision that killed a 17-year-old girl and injuring others; the driver faces 13 years in prison.
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64% Bias Score
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