Spain's Divided Response to Trump's Inaugural Remarks and Trade Threats
Following US President Trump's inauguration, Spain's ruling PSOE and opposition PP parties offered contrasting responses to his inaccurate claim that Spain is a BRICS country and his threat of 100% tariffs on Spanish goods, revealing underlying political divisions and potential impacts on trade rela...
Spain's Divided Response to Trump's Inaugural Remarks and Trade Threats
Following US President Trump's inauguration, Spain's ruling PSOE and opposition PP parties offered contrasting responses to his inaccurate claim that Spain is a BRICS country and his threat of 100% tariffs on Spanish goods, revealing underlying political divisions and potential impacts on trade rela...
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40% Bias Score
Local Police Chief Receives Award for Combating Gender Violence
José Ángel Sánchez López, Guadalix de la Sierra's Local Police chief, won the 2024 Meninas Award for his work combating gender violence, highlighting the importance of local police initiatives within the VioGen framework and proactive community intervention.
Local Police Chief Receives Award for Combating Gender Violence
José Ángel Sánchez López, Guadalix de la Sierra's Local Police chief, won the 2024 Meninas Award for his work combating gender violence, highlighting the importance of local police initiatives within the VioGen framework and proactive community intervention.
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32% Bias Score
EU Car Registrations Edge Up Despite Market Volatility
Despite a slight overall increase of 0.8% in 2024 EU new car registrations to 10.6 million units, driven by Spain's 7.1% growth, Germany (-1%), France (-3.2%), and Italy (-0.5%) saw declines due to supply chain issues and consumer preferences.
EU Car Registrations Edge Up Despite Market Volatility
Despite a slight overall increase of 0.8% in 2024 EU new car registrations to 10.6 million units, driven by Spain's 7.1% growth, Germany (-1%), France (-3.2%), and Italy (-0.5%) saw declines due to supply chain issues and consumer preferences.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Christmas Traffic Campaign Shows Rise in Drug-Impaired Driving
The Spanish DGT's Christmas campaign (December 16-22) tested 251,140 drivers, revealing 4,172 positive for alcohol or drugs—a 3% rise in drug-positive cases compared to summer. 1,974 alcohol-positive drivers were detected, with 249 facing judicial proceedings for exceeding legal limits.
Spanish Christmas Traffic Campaign Shows Rise in Drug-Impaired Driving
The Spanish DGT's Christmas campaign (December 16-22) tested 251,140 drivers, revealing 4,172 positive for alcohol or drugs—a 3% rise in drug-positive cases compared to summer. 1,974 alcohol-positive drivers were detected, with 249 facing judicial proceedings for exceeding legal limits.
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44% Bias Score
Basque Prison Workers Strike Over Staff Shortages and Poor Working Conditions
Nearly 700 Basque prison workers will strike on January 29th from 1 PM to 4 PM due to staff shortages, insufficient training, inadequate pay, and a lack of resources, prompting a union lawsuit and an investigation into systematic overtime.
Basque Prison Workers Strike Over Staff Shortages and Poor Working Conditions
Nearly 700 Basque prison workers will strike on January 29th from 1 PM to 4 PM due to staff shortages, insufficient training, inadequate pay, and a lack of resources, prompting a union lawsuit and an investigation into systematic overtime.
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40% Bias Score
Valencia Flood: Long-Term Mental Health Impact Due to Ineffective Government Response
The Valencia flood's mental health impact will be intense and long-lasting (3-4 years) due to insufficient early warning and ineffective government response, affecting various vulnerable groups, including children and the elderly, and impacting their future expectations.
Valencia Flood: Long-Term Mental Health Impact Due to Ineffective Government Response
The Valencia flood's mental health impact will be intense and long-lasting (3-4 years) due to insufficient early warning and ineffective government response, affecting various vulnerable groups, including children and the elderly, and impacting their future expectations.
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48% Bias Score
2003 Murder Suspects Admit Guilt After 22 Years on the Run
Two men, Christian Rad and Vasile Ostas, admitted in a French court on Monday to the 2003 murder of Philippe Charuel, whose body was found in a ditch in Gondreville, France. After 22 years on the run in Spain, they were arrested in August 2023 and face sentencing on Friday.
2003 Murder Suspects Admit Guilt After 22 Years on the Run
Two men, Christian Rad and Vasile Ostas, admitted in a French court on Monday to the 2003 murder of Philippe Charuel, whose body was found in a ditch in Gondreville, France. After 22 years on the run in Spain, they were arrested in August 2023 and face sentencing on Friday.
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48% Bias Score
Spain's "Becario Statute" Delayed Amid Funding Dispute
Spain's "Becario Statute," designed to protect unpaid student interns, is delayed due to internal government disagreements over funding for intern expenses; universities fear bearing the costs if companies refuse, jeopardizing internship programs for over 600,000 students annually.
Spain's "Becario Statute" Delayed Amid Funding Dispute
Spain's "Becario Statute," designed to protect unpaid student interns, is delayed due to internal government disagreements over funding for intern expenses; universities fear bearing the costs if companies refuse, jeopardizing internship programs for over 600,000 students annually.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Expels Tunisian Ex-Jihadist
A Tunisian ex-jihadist who swam to Ceuta last summer was expelled from Spain to Turkey this month after five months of processing; his expulsion highlights the ongoing risk posed by returning foreign terrorist fighters.
Spain Expels Tunisian Ex-Jihadist
A Tunisian ex-jihadist who swam to Ceuta last summer was expelled from Spain to Turkey this month after five months of processing; his expulsion highlights the ongoing risk posed by returning foreign terrorist fighters.
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64% Bias Score
Madrid's Plaza de Canalejas to Get New Luxury Hotel-Theater Complex in 2027
Madrid's Plaza de Canalejas will see a new luxury hotel-theater complex open in 2027, a €30 million project by Pescaderías Coruñesas involving the renovation of three historic buildings and the Reina Victoria Theater, adding to the city's growing luxury hotel sector.
Madrid's Plaza de Canalejas to Get New Luxury Hotel-Theater Complex in 2027
Madrid's Plaza de Canalejas will see a new luxury hotel-theater complex open in 2027, a €30 million project by Pescaderías Coruñesas involving the renovation of three historic buildings and the Reina Victoria Theater, adding to the city's growing luxury hotel sector.
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40% Bias Score
CNMC: Iberdrola Exceeded Madrid Grid Capacity for Data Centers
Iberdrola's i-DE granted five Madrid data center access permits exceeding grid capacity based on a non-existent transformer, a "very serious infraction" per the CNMC, resulting in 101.76% capacity commitment and highlighting the need for improved grid planning.
CNMC: Iberdrola Exceeded Madrid Grid Capacity for Data Centers
Iberdrola's i-DE granted five Madrid data center access permits exceeding grid capacity based on a non-existent transformer, a "very serious infraction" per the CNMC, resulting in 101.76% capacity commitment and highlighting the need for improved grid planning.
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40% Bias Score
2024: Spain's Third Warmest Year on Record
2024 was Spain's third warmest year on record, exceeding the 1991-2020 average by 1.1°C, with record highs in January, August, and November; three summer heatwaves totaling 22 days; and highly variable precipitation, ranging from record rainfall in Valencia to record drought in the Canary Islands.
2024: Spain's Third Warmest Year on Record
2024 was Spain's third warmest year on record, exceeding the 1991-2020 average by 1.1°C, with record highs in January, August, and November; three summer heatwaves totaling 22 days; and highly variable precipitation, ranging from record rainfall in Valencia to record drought in the Canary Islands.
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16% Bias Score