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Spain-Portugal Blackout: Investigation Underway, Renewable Energy Role Unclear

A blackout affecting Spain and Portugal is under investigation, with initial reports by RTE indicating that while renewable energy sources comprised 70% of Spain's electricity production before the outage, there is no immediate evidence linking them to the cause. Investigations led by ENTSO-E are un...

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48% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
cincodias.elpais.com
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Declining Spanish Union Membership Despite Strong Political Influence

Spanish union membership is declining despite record labor market growth, concentrated in public sectors and among passive groups, while their political influence remains strong. This decline is due to globalization, internal competition, and their close ties to the leftist government.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Telefónica Plans 4,000–5,000 Job Cuts in Spain

Telefónica is considering cutting 4,000–5,000 jobs in Spain to reduce costs, a plan being negotiated with the government and unions, following a 2024 reduction of 3,421 workers, raising concerns about job security and the role of state ownership.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Spanish Court Rejects Jurisdiction in Assad Family Money Laundering Case

A Spanish court rejected jurisdiction in a money laundering case against eight members of the Assad family, transferring the case to Malaga Provincial Court after the defense argued the National Court lacked competence; the prosecution, which sought six-year sentences, claimed a transnational scheme...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Balearic Parliament Approves Controversial Tourism Decree

The Balearic Parliament approved a tourism decree (33-0 votes) combating illegal tourism, temporarily lifting a moratorium on tourist spots while increasing penalties and encouraging conversions of illegal rentals into social housing, amidst opposition concerns about potential growth in tourist capa...

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
elmundo.es
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Madrid's San Isidro Festival 2025: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity

Madrid's San Isidro festival (May 9-15, 2025) celebrates its patron saint with over 200 events at various locations, including concerts by artists like KOKOSHKA, OBK, and Loquillo, traditional dances, and family activities.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Record High Employment in Spain: 21.5 Million Affiliates in April

In April 2024, Spain's Social Security registered a record 21,588,639 affiliates, a 231,000 increase from March driven by the hospitality sector (108,513 new jobs), resulting in 67,420 fewer unemployed (2,512,718 total), the lowest since July 2008, largely due to the Easter week effect.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
elpais.com
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Copper Cable Theft Causes Major Disruption to Spain's High-Speed Rail

Copper cable theft at five points along the Madrid-Seville high-speed rail line on Sunday evening caused a train derailment, stranding approximately 16,000 passengers for several hours with limited amenities, resulting in widespread delays and significant disruption to travel plans.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
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Mother of Murdered Child to Denounce Institutional Failures and Media Exploitation

Patricia Ramírez, mother of Gabriel Cruz, murdered in 2018, will hold a press conference on Wednesday to denounce institutional and judicial failings, rights violations, and potential irregularities in the prison of Ana Julia Quezada, the murderer. She will also address the attempted sale of a docum...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elmundo.es
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Criteria CEO Replacement Highlights Potential Political Influence

Criteria, the investment arm of the "la Caixa" Foundation, recently replaced its CEO, raising questions about the role of political considerations in high-level appointments; the new CEO reportedly has different political leanings from his predecessor, prompting a pre-notification to the Spanish gov...

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
elpais.com
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Rise in Shootings on Costa del Sol

A shooting incident on the Costa del Sol, the sixth in three weeks, resulted in the arrests of two suspects and the victim, with the incident believed linked to a personal dispute.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elmundo.es
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Madrid Train Delays Strand Passengers for a Week

A Badajoz couple visiting Madrid experienced a week-long travel disruption due to repeated train delays at Atocha station, highlighting systemic failures within the Spanish railway network and impacting numerous travelers.

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24% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities

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