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King Felipe VI Emphasizes Strong US-Spain Ties Amidst Ideological Differences

King Felipe VI of Spain commemorated the 25th anniversary of Georgetown University's Prince of Asturias Chair on November 2024, emphasizing the importance of strengthening US-Spain bilateral relations despite ideological differences between the two governments, highlighting the US as Spain's top inv...

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Partnerships for the Goals
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Spanish Veterinarians Protest New Antibiotic Prescription System"

Starting January 2, 2024, Spanish veterinarians must use Presvet to record antibiotic prescriptions, causing protests due to its constraints on treatment options, potential animal welfare risks, and difficulties accessing medications in pharmacies, prompting a one-hour work stoppage on February 11th...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Spain Raises Minimum Wage, but Low-Income Workers Face New Tax Burden

Spain's minimum wage increased by 4.4% to "16,576 euros" annually, but the government chose not to adjust income tax brackets, resulting in approximately 500,000 low-income workers, primarily single individuals without children, paying income tax for the first time, sparking controversy within the g...

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Belarra Seeks Reelection as Podemos Leader Amidst Anticipated Early Elections

Podemos leader Ione Belarra announced her reelection bid on Tuesday, April 4, ahead of the party's April 11-12 assembly, anticipating a possible early Spanish election and seeking to strengthen the left wing.

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Andalusian Government Criticizes Spain's SMI Increase Due to IRPF Tax Impact

The Andalusian regional government criticizes the Spanish central government's increase to the SMI (Salario Mínimo Interprofesional), arguing that due to IRPF (Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas) taxation, almost half of the €700 annual raise will be lost to taxes, disproportionately af...

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Andalusian Special Needs Education Funding Controversy

Andalusian parents are protesting insufficient resources for students with special needs, despite the government reporting increased staffing (13,600 professionals) and funding (€589 million) since 2018; a parliamentary working group is now addressing the issue.

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Valencia Flood: Judge Orders Psychological Evaluations for Victims' Families

A judge in Catarroja, Valencia, ordered psychological evaluations for families of the 227 victims of the October 29th flood, citing the immense trauma caused by witnessing deaths and enduring infrastructural collapse and delayed aid. The investigation includes examining the timing of the emergency a...

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Catalonia's "18.5 Billion Euro" Economic Recovery Plan

The Catalan government unveiled an "18.5 billion euro investment plan" focused on infrastructure, productive economy, and innovation, aiming to overcome past economic stagnation and boost regional competitiveness within Spain and the European Union.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Telefónica and Vodafone Launch Joint Fiber Optic Venture Fiberpass

Telefónica and Vodafone España created Fiberpass, a joint fiber optic company covering 3.6 million units, aiming to sell 40% to an external investor for €800-€1000 million, with operations starting soon.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Prosecutor Seeks Amnesty for Police Officers in Roger Español Case

The Spanish Prosecutor's Office requested amnesty for four national police officers and Roger Español, injured during the October 1st, 2017 referendum protests in Barcelona; the request claims the officers acted without malicious intent, despite causing a severe eye injury.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Andalusian Construction Firms Face €20 Million Payment Delay from Regional Government

The Junta de Andalucía owes €20 million to 20 small construction companies for price updates on 1,000 educational projects, jeopardizing their survival and delaying future infrastructure projects due to the government's failure to apply a promised 20% price revision to offset inflation.

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Spain Eases Vocational Training Access for Millions

Spain's government is simplifying access to vocational training (FP) for over 10 million adults lacking formal qualifications, requiring only basic competency assessments in Spanish, math, and digital skills, instead of a secondary school diploma, to address a significant skills gap.

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