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Valencia Floods: Victims Association Criticizes Government Response
Following devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, affecting 87 towns and causing 15 deaths in Alfafar alone, the head of a victims' association criticizes the regional president's delayed response and lack of coordination among the three levels of government, while highlighting the impressive communi...
Valencia Floods: Victims Association Criticizes Government Response
Following devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, affecting 87 towns and causing 15 deaths in Alfafar alone, the head of a victims' association criticizes the regional president's delayed response and lack of coordination among the three levels of government, while highlighting the impressive communi...
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48% Bias Score
€200 Million Hydrocarbon VAT Fraud Leads to Arrests, Seizure of Luxury Goods
Spanish authorities arrested businessman Claudio Rivas and Víctor de Aldama in October for their alleged involvement in a €200 million VAT fraud scheme in the hydrocarbon sector, seizing nearly €24,000 in cash and luxury watches from Rivas; the investigation links them to former Minister José Luis Á...
€200 Million Hydrocarbon VAT Fraud Leads to Arrests, Seizure of Luxury Goods
Spanish authorities arrested businessman Claudio Rivas and Víctor de Aldama in October for their alleged involvement in a €200 million VAT fraud scheme in the hydrocarbon sector, seizing nearly €24,000 in cash and luxury watches from Rivas; the investigation links them to former Minister José Luis Á...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Criticizes Spain's NATO Contributions, Mislabels it as BRICS Nation
Following his inauguration, President Trump criticized Spain for insufficient NATO investment, mistakenly labeling it a BRICS nation; this sparked debate about Spain's defense spending (1.3% of GDP) and its role in NATO, prompting calls for increased contributions.
Trump Criticizes Spain's NATO Contributions, Mislabels it as BRICS Nation
Following his inauguration, President Trump criticized Spain for insufficient NATO investment, mistakenly labeling it a BRICS nation; this sparked debate about Spain's defense spending (1.3% of GDP) and its role in NATO, prompting calls for increased contributions.
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44% 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
Canary Island Beach Closed Indefinitely Due to Sewage Contamination
On July 3rd, Puerto de la Cruz closed Playa Jardín beach indefinitely due to high Escherichia coli levels, a problem worsening since 2016 due to a sewage pipe leak and potentially an overloaded wastewater treatment plant; the Fiscalía Provincial is investigating.
Canary Island Beach Closed Indefinitely Due to Sewage Contamination
On July 3rd, Puerto de la Cruz closed Playa Jardín beach indefinitely due to high Escherichia coli levels, a problem worsening since 2016 due to a sewage pipe leak and potentially an overloaded wastewater treatment plant; the Fiscalía Provincial is investigating.
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52% 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
Stradivarius Quartet's First Public Appearance in 27 Years Raises Funds for Valencia
The Stradivarius quartet from Patrimonio Nacional, usually housed at the Palacio Real in Madrid, performed at the Teatro Real for the first time since 1996 in a charity concert raising funds for flood-affected areas in Valencia, showcasing Bach's Art of Fugue.
Stradivarius Quartet's First Public Appearance in 27 Years Raises Funds for Valencia
The Stradivarius quartet from Patrimonio Nacional, usually housed at the Palacio Real in Madrid, performed at the Teatro Real for the first time since 1996 in a charity concert raising funds for flood-affected areas in Valencia, showcasing Bach's Art of Fugue.
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52% Bias Score
Canary Islands Face Record Migrant Arrivals, Demand Increased EU Support
The Canary Islands saw nearly 47,000 irregular migrant sea arrivals in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, exceeding the islands' capacity and prompting calls for increased EU support and a fairer distribution of responsibility.
Canary Islands Face Record Migrant Arrivals, Demand Increased EU Support
The Canary Islands saw nearly 47,000 irregular migrant sea arrivals in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, exceeding the islands' capacity and prompting calls for increased EU support and a fairer distribution of responsibility.
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48% 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
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
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
Spain Reforms Judiciary to Enhance Access and Diversity
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a reform of the Organic Law of the Judiciary, introducing changes to improve access to judgeships, increase judicial diversity, and address the European Commission's concerns about temporary judges. The reform includes a new written exam, anonymized applicat...
Spain Reforms Judiciary to Enhance Access and Diversity
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a reform of the Organic Law of the Judiciary, introducing changes to improve access to judgeships, increase judicial diversity, and address the European Commission's concerns about temporary judges. The reform includes a new written exam, anonymized applicat...
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36% Bias Score
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