ING Spain Seeks New CEO After Key Executive's Departure
Following Ignacio Juliá's move to Banco Santander on October 1st, 2024, ING Spain is conducting a CEO search, with Almudena Román serving as interim CEO; the process is expected to last into 2025 and includes internal and external candidates.
ING Spain Seeks New CEO After Key Executive's Departure
Following Ignacio Juliá's move to Banco Santander on October 1st, 2024, ING Spain is conducting a CEO search, with Almudena Román serving as interim CEO; the process is expected to last into 2025 and includes internal and external candidates.
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44% Bias Score
Spain Links Valencia Floods to Climate Change in Landmark ICJ Hearing
Spain presented evidence to the ICJ linking climate change to the deadly Valencia floods, arguing for the court to consider human rights in its advisory opinion on climate responsibilities, with the US and China also outlining their climate action plans.
Spain Links Valencia Floods to Climate Change in Landmark ICJ Hearing
Spain presented evidence to the ICJ linking climate change to the deadly Valencia floods, arguing for the court to consider human rights in its advisory opinion on climate responsibilities, with the US and China also outlining their climate action plans.
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44% Bias Score
Foreign Workers Drive Spain's Employment Growth
Driven by a 7.85% year-on-year increase in foreign worker affiliation (reaching 2,876,972 in November 2022), Spain's employment growth is fueled by immigration, with plans to regularize 900,000 immigrants by 2027 to bolster the 22 million worker target.
Foreign Workers Drive Spain's Employment Growth
Driven by a 7.85% year-on-year increase in foreign worker affiliation (reaching 2,876,972 in November 2022), Spain's employment growth is fueled by immigration, with plans to regularize 900,000 immigrants by 2027 to bolster the 22 million worker target.
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48% Bias Score
Short-Term Rentals Fuel Insecurity and Financial Stress for Spanish Renters
A study by the Barcelona Urban Research Institute found that 90% of Madrid and Barcelona renters have short-term contracts, leading to high turnover, rising rental costs exceeding inflation, and frequent moves impacting families; researchers recommend indefinite contracts and price regulation.
Short-Term Rentals Fuel Insecurity and Financial Stress for Spanish Renters
A study by the Barcelona Urban Research Institute found that 90% of Madrid and Barcelona renters have short-term contracts, leading to high turnover, rising rental costs exceeding inflation, and frequent moves impacting families; researchers recommend indefinite contracts and price regulation.
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56% Bias Score
Muface Healthcare Renewal Faces Crisis as Insurers Demand Higher Premiums
The Muface healthcare agreement for 1.53 million Spanish public employees and their families is expiring on December 31st, and the renewal process has hit a snag due to insurers demanding significantly higher premiums than the government's initial offer.
Muface Healthcare Renewal Faces Crisis as Insurers Demand Higher Premiums
The Muface healthcare agreement for 1.53 million Spanish public employees and their families is expiring on December 31st, and the renewal process has hit a snag due to insurers demanding significantly higher premiums than the government's initial offer.
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48% Bias Score
Spain Appoints 22 Scientific Advisors to Integrate Evidence into Policy
Spain's government appointed 22 scientific advisors across its ministries for the first time since the transition to democracy, aiming to integrate scientific evidence into policy decisions, with advisors selected from over 1600 applicants.
Spain Appoints 22 Scientific Advisors to Integrate Evidence into Policy
Spain's government appointed 22 scientific advisors across its ministries for the first time since the transition to democracy, aiming to integrate scientific evidence into policy decisions, with advisors selected from over 1600 applicants.
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40% Bias Score
Valencian Parliament Demands €2.2 Billion for Flood Mitigation After Devastating Storm
The Valencian Parliament approved a non-binding motion urging the Spanish government to spend €2.2 billion on flood mitigation works, following a devastating storm on October 29, 2023, prompting criticism for budget cuts by the regional government.
Valencian Parliament Demands €2.2 Billion for Flood Mitigation After Devastating Storm
The Valencian Parliament approved a non-binding motion urging the Spanish government to spend €2.2 billion on flood mitigation works, following a devastating storm on October 29, 2023, prompting criticism for budget cuts by the regional government.
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56% Bias Score
60th San Silvestre Vallecana: A Legacy of Running
The 2024 Nationale Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana, celebrating its 60th anniversary on December 31st in Madrid, will host 4,200 runners and feature prominent Spanish athletes, marking its status as a globally significant race.
60th San Silvestre Vallecana: A Legacy of Running
The 2024 Nationale Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana, celebrating its 60th anniversary on December 31st in Madrid, will host 4,200 runners and feature prominent Spanish athletes, marking its status as a globally significant race.
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52% Bias Score
Asencio's Stunning Debut and Ongoing Legal Investigation
Real Madrid's 21-year-old center-back, Raúl Asencio, unexpectedly debuted against Osasuna due to injuries, delivering an assist and showcasing impressive composure that secured his starting position; however, an ongoing investigation into his involvement in a leaked sex tape may affect his long-term...
Asencio's Stunning Debut and Ongoing Legal Investigation
Real Madrid's 21-year-old center-back, Raúl Asencio, unexpectedly debuted against Osasuna due to injuries, delivering an assist and showcasing impressive composure that secured his starting position; however, an ongoing investigation into his involvement in a leaked sex tape may affect his long-term...
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48% Bias Score
Mallorca Caregiver Exploitation Ring Nets €6 Million
A criminal organization in Mallorca, Spain, exploited over 185 undocumented immigrants, mostly women from South America, forcing them to work as caregivers and cleaners for €6 million in profits over two years; five accomplices were arrested, but the main suspect is missing.
Mallorca Caregiver Exploitation Ring Nets €6 Million
A criminal organization in Mallorca, Spain, exploited over 185 undocumented immigrants, mostly women from South America, forcing them to work as caregivers and cleaners for €6 million in profits over two years; five accomplices were arrested, but the main suspect is missing.
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Police Rescue Woman, Officer Awarded for Valor in Domestic Violence Case
On August 21, 2023, Madrid police officers rescued a woman from a knife-wielding attacker in Moncloa-Aravaca, leading to the arrest of the perpetrator and an award for one of the responding officers.
Madrid Police Rescue Woman, Officer Awarded for Valor in Domestic Violence Case
On August 21, 2023, Madrid police officers rescued a woman from a knife-wielding attacker in Moncloa-Aravaca, leading to the arrest of the perpetrator and an award for one of the responding officers.
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28% Bias Score
BBVA Seeks CNMC Approval for Sabadell Takeover, Enhancing Remedies to Address Competition Concerns
BBVA is attempting to secure approval from Spain's CNMC for its hostile takeover of Banco Sabadell by enhancing its proposed remedies addressing competition concerns, especially regarding SMEs, after the initial proposal was deemed insufficient in the first phase of the review process.
BBVA Seeks CNMC Approval for Sabadell Takeover, Enhancing Remedies to Address Competition Concerns
BBVA is attempting to secure approval from Spain's CNMC for its hostile takeover of Banco Sabadell by enhancing its proposed remedies addressing competition concerns, especially regarding SMEs, after the initial proposal was deemed insufficient in the first phase of the review process.
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32% Bias Score