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Coria del Río Council Rejects Emergency Plan Amidst Toxic Gas Contamination

Residents of Coria del Río's Guadalquivir neighborhood suffer from toxic gas inhalation causing severe health problems; a recent report confirms soil and groundwater contamination, but the local council rejects an emergency plan, citing higher authorities' jurisdiction.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Rubiales Fined €10,800 for Non-Consensual Kiss at Women's World Cup Final

Following a non-consensual kiss of player Jennifer Hermoso during the Women's World Cup final, former RFEF president Luis Rubiales was fined €10,800, banned from contacting Hermoso for a year, and prohibited from approaching her within 200 meters; he was acquitted on coercion charges.

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Gender Equality
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Balearic Parliament President to be Tried for Hate Crime

A Balearic Parliament president, Gabriel Le Senne of Vox, faces trial for a hate crime after destroying a photo of three women killed during the Spanish Civil War; a judge rejected the prosecutor's request for dismissal and imposed a €40,000 bail.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Vox Proposes Shock Plan to Combat Illegal Occupations in Madrid

Vox submitted a plan to Madrid's City Council on October 23rd to tackle illegal occupations, proposing fast-track social housing for vulnerable renters who can't pay rent; otherwise, their certificate will be withdrawn. This triggered a clash with the Mayor, who accused Vox of distrusting social ser...

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CaixaBank Completes Bankia Era Transition with Board Restructuring

CaixaBank's board approved the departure of three Bankia-era council members and appointed five new members, including Rosa María García Piñeiro, Luis Álvarez Satorre, and Bernardo Sánchez Incera, effective after the April 11th shareholder meeting, marking the definitive end of the Bankia era and re...

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Seven Arrested for Deaths on Migrant Cayuco

Spanish authorities arrested seven individuals for allegedly captaining a cayuco that arrived in La Restinga (El Hierro) in December 2024 with 224 migrants aboard, eight of whom died during the journey from Bassar, Senegal; three of the detainees have been jailed.

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Rubiales Found Guilty of Non-Consensual Kiss, Fined €10,000

Following a trial in Madrid, Spain's High Court found former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent after the 2023 Women's World Cup final, fining him over €10,000 but acquitting him of coercion.

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Gender Equality
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Spain Sanctions Tourist Apartment Companies for Deceptive Practices

The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights initiated multiple sanction procedures against companies managing tourist apartments for deceptive practices, potentially facing fines up to €100,000 or four to six times illicit profits; this is part of a broader effort to tackle Spain's housing crisis.

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Spain's Nuclear Energy Debate: Security, Economy, and the Renewable Transition

In 2024, nuclear energy supplied 19.57% of Spain's electricity and 25.28% of its CO2-free power; its role in energy security and economic development, particularly in rural areas like Almaraz, is under debate amidst concerns about renewable energy intermittency and the need to avoid increased relian...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Valencian Government Accuses CHJ of Misinformation in Catarroja Flood Investigation

The Valencian government accuses the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) of providing inaccurate information regarding the October 29th flood in Catarroja, highlighting a 45-minute delay in alerts, insufficient data collection (monitoring only 50% of flows), and the failure to implement mandated ...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Euskotren Ridership Surges 12.67% in 2024

Euskotren, a Basque public transport company, saw a 12.67% increase in passengers in 2024 (53.9 million), driven by a 50% fare discount and infrastructure expansions, resulting in an 8 million euro profit increase; future expansion includes the Donostialdea metro.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spain Sees 23% Surge in Cybercrime, Identity Theft Leading the Rise

Cybercrime in Spain surged 23% in 2023, with identity theft accounting for over 90% of fraud cases, employing phishing, AI-powered deepfakes, and resulting in financial and reputational harm.

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12% Bias Score

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