Tag #Spain

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Spain's Unprecedented Soccer Dominance

Spain's dominance in soccer this year included winning Euro 2024, the Olympics, and the Champions League, culminating in Rodri winning the Ballon d'Or; this success follows a strategic shift towards youth development and a change in coaching.

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No Poverty
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Spain's Skills Gap Threatens AI-Driven Economic Progress

A recent OECD PIAAC study shows Spain lags behind OECD and EU averages in adult literacy and math skills, with nearly a third of the adult population at basic levels, highlighting a significant skills gap that could worsen due to AI's uneven impact on employment.

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48% Bias Score

Quality Education
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EU Extends Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta Until 2027

The European Union extended Operation Atalanta, its counter-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean, for two more years until February 28, 2027, due to increased pirate activity and maintaining maritime security, with Spain playing a key role by hosting the headquarters and continuously deploying frigate...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spain's Housing Crisis Drives Surge in Capsule Hotel Occupancy"

Soaring rental costs in major Spanish cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Malaga are forcing many to opt for capsule hotels as affordable housing alternatives; hostels offering these accommodations report increased demand from professionals and students, highlighting a severe housing shortage and the...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Six IMED Hospitals Rank Among Spain's Best in 2024 Merco Health Report

The 2024 Merco Health Reputation Monitor ranked six IMED Hospitals among Spain's top 100 private hospitals, adding three new facilities to its 2023 list, reflecting the group's expansion and the positive reputation of its newer centers.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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42 Kilograms of Cocaine Hidden in Spices Seized in Spain; 7 Involved

Spanish authorities arrested three and investigated four others for smuggling 42 kilograms of cocaine hidden in 1,800 kilograms of spices shipped from Colombia to Badajoz, Spain; two individuals were jailed.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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EU Court Orders Potential €44 Billion Repayment for Spanish IRPH Mortgages

A European court ruling could force Spanish banks to repay €44 billion to one million families overcharged on IRPH mortgages, following a 12-year legal battle by lawyers José María Erauskin and Maite Ortiz, highlighting the ECJ's role in consumer protection.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
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Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Over Unfair Competition

Spanish farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade agreement in Madrid on Monday, citing unfair competition from imports with lower sanitary and environmental standards, leading to concerns about market displacement and economic losses, especially for beef, poultry, rice, orange juice, sugar, and ethan...

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Zero Hunger
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Spain Initiates Contact with Syria's Interim Government

Spain will send a special envoy to Syria for preliminary talks with the interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), following similar moves by other Western nations; the EU will also engage, focusing on a peaceful, inclusive Syria and safe refugee repatriation.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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€2 Million in Repairs for Rayo Vallecano's Stadium Amidst Relocation Concerns

Rayo Vallecano's century-old stadium in Madrid, failing a recent inspection due to severe structural and safety issues, will receive €2 million in emergency repairs from the Madrid regional government, while a parallel plan for complete renovation is announced amidst fan protests against club presid...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spanish Senate Blocks Golden Visa Abolition

The Spanish Senate vetoed a bill to abolish the Golden Visa program, delaying its potential end from January 2025 due to concerns about legislative drafting; however, the Congress can still override the veto.

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Reduced Inequality
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Mango Founder Isak Andic Dies in Hiking Accident

Isak Andic, the 71-year-old founder of the Spanish fashion chain Mango, died Saturday in a hiking accident near Barcelona, prompting tributes from Spanish leaders and the Jewish community for his entrepreneurial vision and philanthropy.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth