Tag #Spain

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Google Maps Images Aid in Solving Spanish Murder Case

Google Maps images captured in October 2023 in Tajueco, Spain, helped police arrest a couple for the murder of a Cuban national reported missing in November 2023; a torso believed to be his was later found in a nearby cemetery.

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40% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
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Former Extremadura Councilor Appointed to Head Spanish Nuclear Waste Agency

The Spanish public company Enresa, responsible for managing radioactive waste, appointed Olga García, former Socialist councilor of Extremadura, as its new president with an annual salary of €175,191.23, replacing José Luis Navarro who is retiring. This appointment follows a similar transition in Ex...

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52% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
elmundo.es
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Parla Increases Police Force by 20% to Combat Crime Surge

Parla, Spain, is increasing its police force by 40 officers (almost 20%) in 2025 and opening a new documentation office due to a 23.6% rise in crime during the first half of 2024, compared to a 0.3% increase in the Madrid region.

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40% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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Missing Radioactive Package at Madrid Airport

A package containing four Category 2 Selenium-75 radioactive sources went missing in transit to Madrid's Barajas Airport, prompting an investigation by the Spanish Nuclear Safety Council and warnings to the public.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
elmundo.es
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Almaraz Mayors Protest Planned Nuclear Plant Closure

Mayors and councilors from Almaraz, Spain, protested the planned 2027-2028 closure of the Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant, citing its contribution of 7% to Spain's electricity demand, €15 million yearly to local budgets, and nearly 2,900 jobs, emphasizing the economic devastation the closure would cause...

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56% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Resurgence of Francoist Rhetoric in Spain Sparks Concerns

The article criticizes the recent rise of Francoist rhetoric among Spain's right-wing leaders, highlighting its trivialization of the dictatorship's atrocities and the risk of undermining hard-won democratic values. The author emphasizes remembering the regime's systematic violence and suppression o...

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72% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Kit Digital Extends Grants for Spanish SMEs in 2025

Spain's Kit Digital program, funded by NextGenerationEU, extends its grant program in 2025, offering up to €29,000 to SMEs with 100-249 employees and €25,000 to those with 50-99 employees, to improve their digital presence with the help of digital agents.

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48% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Spanish Court to Try Vox Spokesperson for Hate Crime

A Valencia court will try Vox spokesperson Juanma Badenas for a possible hate crime after a Socialist complaint about his comments falsely linking a murder to a migrant; the trial is set for January 16th.

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28% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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CGT Union Threatens Iryo High-Speed Rail Strike During Christmas

A strike by the CGT union threatens to disrupt Iryo's high-speed rail services in Spain from December 23-25 and 30-31 and January 1 due to disagreements over night shift pay and meal allowances; however, minimum services will ensure 73% of operations.

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44% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Spanish Congress Honors Franco Dictatorship Victims

The Spanish Congress held its first tribute to victims of the Franco regime on Monday, featuring testimonies from families and experts involved in exhuming over 13,600 bodies since 2000, emphasizing the need for historical education and the significance of government declarations annulling unjust se...

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china.org.cn
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Stellantis and CATL to Build 4.1 Billion Euro Battery Plant in Spain

Stellantis and CATL announced a 4.1 billion euro battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain, expected to create up to 3,000 jobs by 2026, boosting Aragon's GDP by 1.5 percent and furthering Europe's electric vehicle transition.

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44% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
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Spain to revise right-to-reply law, targeting influential social media users

The Spanish government is reforming its 1984 right-to-reply law, targeting social media users with significant followings who spread misinformation. The changes aim to streamline the process, making it easier to correct false information online and improve the quality of public debate.

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56% Bias Score

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