Tag #Spain

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Spain Unveils 100-Point Africa Strategy

Spain launched a new foreign policy strategy for Africa, outlining 100 measures for youth development, sustainable growth, and green energy, aiming for an equal partnership and addressing security and investment opportunities, while facing competition from other global powers.

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Andalusian Judge Investigates €242 Million in Emergency Health Contracts

A judge in Andalusia is investigating €242 million in emergency health contracts awarded by the regional government (PP) between 2021 and 2023, scrutinizing whether these contracts had legal and budgetary coverage and if the 2020 change in spending controls influenced their approval.

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Spanish Real Estate Sector Demands Land Law Reform Amidst Housing Crisis

Amidst the Spanish government's announcement of a public housing company, the real estate sector strongly advocates for the immediate approval of the Land Law reform to expedite new housing construction of all types, citing a critical shortage of developable land and lengthy administrative processes...

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Barcelona Court Orders Paid Parental Leave, Challenging Spanish Law

A Barcelona court ordered the city council to pay for eight weeks of parental leave, a decision that could impact other municipalities and pressure the government to comply with EU directives on paid parental leave.

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40% Bias Score

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Judge Orders Investigation into Leak of Confidential Documents in Spanish Case

A Spanish Supreme Court judge is investigating the leak of a Civil Guard report containing confidential information from a case against the Attorney General and Madrid Provincial Prosecutor, which revealed details of a confidential email between the prosecution and the lawyer of Alberto González Ama...

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20% Bias Score

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Barcelona to Regulate Short-Term Rentals to Tackle Housing Crisis

Barcelona City Council plans to regulate short-term rentals to combat their use as a loophole to avoid rent control, modifying the city's urban plan to prioritize permanent housing; this initiative requires further political support and faces potential obstacles.

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36% Bias Score

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"Spain Disburses €274 Million in Aid for Valencia Flood Victims Amidst Criticism"

"Spanish ministers announced €274 million in direct aid and €30 million for Albufera wetland restoration following the October 29th Valencia floods, amidst ongoing criticism from the regional government regarding aid disbursement and loan terms."

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Delay of Spain's Rental Index Creates Uncertainty for Thousands

Spain's new rental index, crucial for regulating rent increases from January 1st, 2025, is delayed, leaving thousands of tenants and landlords uncertain about rent adjustments as the government works to finalize the index before the year's end.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Spanish EV Chargers Form Association to Overcome Bureaucratic Hurdles

Six major Spanish ultra-rapid EV charging companies, including Tesla, formed a new association, AORU, to overcome bureaucratic obstacles hindering the deployment of charging stations, impacting Spain's EV infrastructure development and economic growth.

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Almirall Celebrates 80 Years, Projects Growth with New Dermatology Drug

Founded 80 years ago in Barcelona, the family-owned Almirall pharmaceutical company, specializing in dermatology, anticipates significant growth with its new drug, Ebglyss, projecting €450 million in sales, while its Ilumetri drug shows 25% yearly growth.

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Madrid-Central Government Clash over DANA Donation Management

A dispute between the Madrid regional government and the central government has arisen over the management of over 12,000 pallets of donations collected for DANA storm victims in Valencia, with accusations of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and delays in distribution.

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Spanish Police Arrest Jihadists in Alicante

Spanish police arrested a Mexican-born woman and a man in Alicante for promoting jihad online, including support for terrorist attacks; both are now imprisoned.

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52% Bias Score

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