Spain Implements New Rental Index to Cap Annual Rent Increases
Spain's new annual rental increase index, effective January 1, 2025, will cap increases using the minimum of the CPI, underlying CPI, and a government-moderated long-term growth projection (2%), impacting all leases signed after May 25, 2023.
Spain Implements New Rental Index to Cap Annual Rent Increases
Spain's new annual rental increase index, effective January 1, 2025, will cap increases using the minimum of the CPI, underlying CPI, and a government-moderated long-term growth projection (2%), impacting all leases signed after May 25, 2023.
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32% Bias Score
Navantia Acquires Harland & Wolff, Securing UK Shipbuilding Jobs
Navantia, a Spanish shipbuilding company, will purchase the UK's Harland & Wolff shipyard for approximately £70 million, securing 1,000 jobs and facilitating the completion of a major shipbuilding contract valued at €2 billion.
Navantia Acquires Harland & Wolff, Securing UK Shipbuilding Jobs
Navantia, a Spanish shipbuilding company, will purchase the UK's Harland & Wolff shipyard for approximately £70 million, securing 1,000 jobs and facilitating the completion of a major shipbuilding contract valued at €2 billion.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Film Director Accused of Sexual Harassment, Institutional Response Fails Victims
At least 15 women have accused Spanish film director Eduard Cortés of sexual harassment, alleging he offered them work in exchange for nude videos; the Catalan Film Academy's investigation stalled after Cortés resigned, leaving victims with limited institutional support despite promises of aid, reve...
Spanish Film Director Accused of Sexual Harassment, Institutional Response Fails Victims
At least 15 women have accused Spanish film director Eduard Cortés of sexual harassment, alleging he offered them work in exchange for nude videos; the Catalan Film Academy's investigation stalled after Cortés resigned, leaving victims with limited institutional support despite promises of aid, reve...
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48% Bias Score
Valencian Government Condemns Zero Funding for Flood Prevention in 2025 Budget
The Valencian regional government criticized the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation's 2025 budget for allocating zero euros to new flood prevention projects, despite allocating nearly one million euros in 2024 which were not executed, while focusing only on repairing damage from October's devastating ...
Valencian Government Condemns Zero Funding for Flood Prevention in 2025 Budget
The Valencian regional government criticized the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation's 2025 budget for allocating zero euros to new flood prevention projects, despite allocating nearly one million euros in 2024 which were not executed, while focusing only on repairing damage from October's devastating ...
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60% Bias Score
Valencia DANA Storm: Healthcare Crisis and Aid Response
The October 29 DANA storm in Valencia, Spain, damaged healthcare facilities and disrupted services, prompting the regional health authority to increase staff and offer incentives, while the Medical Association provided over €600,000 in aid to affected doctors and clinics.
Valencia DANA Storm: Healthcare Crisis and Aid Response
The October 29 DANA storm in Valencia, Spain, damaged healthcare facilities and disrupted services, prompting the regional health authority to increase staff and offer incentives, while the Medical Association provided over €600,000 in aid to affected doctors and clinics.
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Crime: Parla and San Martín de la Vega See Sharp Increases
Between January and September 2024, crime in Parla and San Martín de la Vega, Madrid increased by 20.5% and 19.7% respectively; in response, 40 new police officers will be added to Parla's force in 2025 under the 'Plan Parla'.
Madrid Crime: Parla and San Martín de la Vega See Sharp Increases
Between January and September 2024, crime in Parla and San Martín de la Vega, Madrid increased by 20.5% and 19.7% respectively; in response, 40 new police officers will be added to Parla's force in 2025 under the 'Plan Parla'.
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44% Bias Score
Betis Wins, Faces Tough Conference League Road
Real Betis beat Helsinki 1-0 in their final Conference League group game on Thursday, securing a playoff spot against Gent or Copenhagen in February before a potential Round of 16 clash with Chelsea or Vitoria de Guimaraes; however, their 15th-place group finish reflects inconsistent play.
Betis Wins, Faces Tough Conference League Road
Real Betis beat Helsinki 1-0 in their final Conference League group game on Thursday, securing a playoff spot against Gent or Copenhagen in February before a potential Round of 16 clash with Chelsea or Vitoria de Guimaraes; however, their 15th-place group finish reflects inconsistent play.
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40% Bias Score
EU Enlargement: €26 Billion Annual Cost, but Potential Economic Gains
A Bruegel study reveals that EU enlargement to 36 states would boost the budget to €1.356 trillion but redistribute cohesion funds, with Italy and Spain facing potential €9 billion losses each, while the net cost for existing members would be €26 billion annually, though benefits from increased trad...
EU Enlargement: €26 Billion Annual Cost, but Potential Economic Gains
A Bruegel study reveals that EU enlargement to 36 states would boost the budget to €1.356 trillion but redistribute cohesion funds, with Italy and Spain facing potential €9 billion losses each, while the net cost for existing members would be €26 billion annually, though benefits from increased trad...
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44% Bias Score
EU Court Mandates Work Hour Recording for Spanish Domestic Employees
The European Court of Justice mandated that Spanish employers must record the daily working hours of domestic employees, a decision stemming from a 2019 ruling and impacting worker rights and potentially triggering legal challenges. This follows a 2019 Spanish law requiring work hour tracking for al...
EU Court Mandates Work Hour Recording for Spanish Domestic Employees
The European Court of Justice mandated that Spanish employers must record the daily working hours of domestic employees, a decision stemming from a 2019 ruling and impacting worker rights and potentially triggering legal challenges. This follows a 2019 Spanish law requiring work hour tracking for al...
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48% Bias Score
Google Maps Image Leads to Arrest in Spanish Murder Case
A Google Maps street view image from October 2024 led to the arrest of two individuals in the Spanish village of Tajueco for the murder and dismemberment of a Cuban man who went missing in November 2023; the victim's cousin had reported his disappearance after receiving suspicious WhatsApp messages.
Google Maps Image Leads to Arrest in Spanish Murder Case
A Google Maps street view image from October 2024 led to the arrest of two individuals in the Spanish village of Tajueco for the murder and dismemberment of a Cuban man who went missing in November 2023; the victim's cousin had reported his disappearance after receiving suspicious WhatsApp messages.
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28% Bias Score
Mass Sick Leave at Zaballa Prison Sparks Investigation
In Zaballa prison (Álava, Spain), 73 of nearly 200 workers have been on sick leave since December 4th, 2023, causing suspension of basic services and prompting a judicial investigation into a potential covert strike during collective bargaining negotiations for a new job classification plan.
Mass Sick Leave at Zaballa Prison Sparks Investigation
In Zaballa prison (Álava, Spain), 73 of nearly 200 workers have been on sick leave since December 4th, 2023, causing suspension of basic services and prompting a judicial investigation into a potential covert strike during collective bargaining negotiations for a new job classification plan.
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56% Bias Score
CNMC Approves Only Sabadell's Participation in BBVA Takeover Review
The Spanish competition authority (CNMC) approved only Banco Sabadell's participation in its review of BBVA's takeover bid, rejecting 78 other applications and delaying the decision until potentially the first quarter of 2025. This decision emphasizes the strict standards for merger reviews, focusin...
CNMC Approves Only Sabadell's Participation in BBVA Takeover Review
The Spanish competition authority (CNMC) approved only Banco Sabadell's participation in its review of BBVA's takeover bid, rejecting 78 other applications and delaying the decision until potentially the first quarter of 2025. This decision emphasizes the strict standards for merger reviews, focusin...
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36% Bias Score