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Spain's Post-WWI Military Procurement: Acquisition and Challenges

In 1922, a Spanish military commission purchased surplus WWI equipment from various European countries for around 10 million pesetas, aiming to modernize the army; the subsequent six-month assembly and testing at Retamares Polygon near Madrid involved significant logistical challenges and showcased ...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Catalan Project Uses Wild Fruits to Promote Sustainable Forest Management

The Plantas Olvidadas project in Catalonia is developing 125 food products from wild fruits to create a sustainable local economy and protect forests, receiving over €2 million in EU funding.

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No Poverty
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Vox's Shifting Alliances Spark Internal Revolt

Santiago Abascal, leader of the Spanish far-right party Vox, recently met with international leaders, including Viktor Orbán and Elon Musk, despite disagreements over the Ukraine conflict. This has led to internal dissent within Vox, with regional deputies and councilors leaving the party, citing a ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Cataluña's High Crime Rates: El Prat Leads, Barcelona Shows Mixed Trends

Cataluña has the highest crime rate in Spain, with El Prat de Llobregat leading at 224.72 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants due to the "airport effect," while Barcelona shows decreased robberies but increased drug trafficking and sexual assaults.

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Spain Joins Basque Housing Project: 400 Subsidized Apartments Planned

The Spanish government will partner with the Basque government and San Sebastian city to build 400 subsidized apartments on land freed by the relocation of Martutene prison to Zubieta in 2026, marking a shift in their housing policy.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Andalusian Guardia Civil Union Reports Escalating Violence in Drug War

The Spanish Guardia Civil union JUCIL reports escalating violence in Andalusia's drug war, citing increased use of war weapons by traffickers and attacks on officers, directly contradicting the government's claim that traffickers are "cornered". They demand authorization for patrols to use long-rang...

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Vox Faces Internal Revolt Over Leadership and Finances

Nearly 100 current and former Vox members, including over 20 councilors and 4 regional deputies, issued the "Barajas Declaration," demanding accountability from leader Santiago Abascal for alleged financial mismanagement and lack of internal democracy, calling for a party congress; the declaration w...

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EU Pressures Spain to Boost Defense Spending

Spain's low defense spending (1.29% of GDP) is causing concern in Brussels and NATO, leading to pressure for increased investment and potential fiscal rule changes. The Spanish government prefers joint EU funding, while the EU favors national increases.

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Vox Event in Errenteria Sparks Tensions, Heavy Police Response

On Saturday, Vox's attempt to hold a political event in Errenteria, Spain, prompted significant protests, resulting in a large police presence and heightened tension, though no serious incidents were reported.

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Supreme Court Upholds Warrants in Leak Investigation

The Spanish Supreme Court upheld warrants to search the offices of Spain's Attorney General and the Madrid Provincial Prosecutor, rejecting appeals that deemed them disproportionate to the alleged crime of leaking confidential information about Isabel Díaz Ayuso's boyfriend; the court found the sear...

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Spanish AI Tool Cardiomentor to Aid Doctors in Diagnosing Heart Conditions

Spain is launching Cardiomentor, an AI-powered cardiology assistant built using the Alia language model, to aid general practitioners with diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions, initially focusing on training before incorporating anonymized patient data for predictive modeling.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Spanish Court Sentences, Then Releases, Man Convicted of Raping Three American Students

A Spanish court sentenced Manuel Blanco Vela to nine years in prison for raping three American students between 2013 and 2017, but released him pending appeal due to his consistent court appearances and lack of flight risk. The US Embassy issued a safety alert against him before his conviction due t...

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