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Mar 4, 13:12

Criteria Caixa Invests €1 Billion in Veolia, Securing Board Seat

Criteria Caixa announced a €1 billion investment for a 5% stake in Veolia, securing a board seat and resolving past conflicts, strengthening its diversified portfolio and fulfilling its 2025-2030 strategic plan.

Criteria Caixa Invests €1 Billion in Veolia, Securing Board Seat

Criteria Caixa announced a €1 billion investment for a 5% stake in Veolia, securing a board seat and resolving past conflicts, strengthening its diversified portfolio and fulfilling its 2025-2030 strategic plan.

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How did past conflicts between Criteria Caixa and Veolia, particularly concerning Agbar, influence this recent investment decision?

This strategic move by Criteria Caixa signifies a shift from previous attempts to acquire Agbar directly. Following failed attempts to acquire Agbar, Criteria Caixa is now investing in Veolia, Agbar's parent company, to secure influence within the company's governance. This represents a significant investment in the utilities sector and reinforces Criteria Caixa's role as a stabilizing force in the economy.

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Román Confesses: Uncle Dismembered Heidi Paz's Body, Remains in Toledo

César Román, convicted of the 2018 murder and dismemberment of Heidi Paz, confessed in a letter to the Madrid Audiencia that his deceased uncle dismembered Paz's body after Román accidentally shot her in a warehouse; he claims the missing remains are near Carranque, Toledo, and includes a sketch.

Román Confesses: Uncle Dismembered Heidi Paz's Body, Remains in Toledo

César Román, convicted of the 2018 murder and dismemberment of Heidi Paz, confessed in a letter to the Madrid Audiencia that his deceased uncle dismembered Paz's body after Román accidentally shot her in a warehouse; he claims the missing remains are near Carranque, Toledo, and includes a sketch.

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What are the potential motives behind Román's confession after years of denial, and how does this affect the ongoing legal case?

Román's confession, delivered in a letter to the court, alters his previous denials. He admits to accidentally killing Paz during an argument in a warehouse, stating his uncle, a former medical student, then disposed of the body. This new information includes the location of the murder and the alleged involvement of his uncle.

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Mar 4, 16:11

LaLiga Fined €1 Million for Biometric Fan Control

The Spanish Data Protection Agency proposed a €1 million fine against LaLiga for using biometric fan identification in stadiums, violating data protection rights, and ordered the system's cessation until a valid impact assessment is completed.

LaLiga Fined €1 Million for Biometric Fan Control

The Spanish Data Protection Agency proposed a €1 million fine against LaLiga for using biometric fan identification in stadiums, violating data protection rights, and ordered the system's cessation until a valid impact assessment is completed.

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What are the immediate consequences of the AEPD's decision regarding LaLiga's use of biometric data?

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has proposed a €1 million fine against LaLiga for biometric control of fans in stadiums, violating data protection rights. The AEPD also ordered the cessation of biometric access until a valid data protection impact assessment is conducted, examining necessity and proportionality. This follows a complaint filed in November 2022, with additional complaints added later.

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Mar 4, 01:11

Spain Unveils Strict New Rules to Combat Childhood Obesity

Spain is tackling its high childhood obesity rate (over 36%) with a new decree to ban sugary drinks and unhealthy snacks in school vending machines, limit unhealthy food in school meals, and promote healthier options based on WHO and EFSA guidelines; this follows a report showing only 31.9% of secon...

Spain Unveils Strict New Rules to Combat Childhood Obesity

Spain is tackling its high childhood obesity rate (over 36%) with a new decree to ban sugary drinks and unhealthy snacks in school vending machines, limit unhealthy food in school meals, and promote healthier options based on WHO and EFSA guidelines; this follows a report showing only 31.9% of secon...

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What immediate actions does the Spanish government plan to take to reduce childhood obesity rates, and what specific changes will this cause in schools?

Spain's Ministry of Social Rights is implementing a decree to combat childhood obesity, exceeding 36%, particularly among low-income families. Key measures include banning sugary products from school vending machines and cafeterias and setting nutritional limits on fat, sugar, and salt content in school meals.

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Mar 4, 01:11

Aznalcóllar Mine Reopening Trial Begins Amidst Allegations of Irregularities

A trial has begun in Seville for alleged irregularities in the 2013 tender for reopening the Aznalcóllar mine, awarded to Minorbis-Grupo México, with 16 individuals accused of crimes ranging from influence peddling to fraud; plaintiffs include Emerita Resources and Ecologistas en Acción who are conc...

Aznalcóllar Mine Reopening Trial Begins Amidst Allegations of Irregularities

A trial has begun in Seville for alleged irregularities in the 2013 tender for reopening the Aznalcóllar mine, awarded to Minorbis-Grupo México, with 16 individuals accused of crimes ranging from influence peddling to fraud; plaintiffs include Emerita Resources and Ecologistas en Acción who are conc...

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What are the main accusations in the Aznalcóllar mine reopening trial, and what are their immediate implications for those involved and the project?

A decade after the Aznalcóllar mine reopening tender was awarded, a trial began in Seville for alleged irregularities. 16 individuals, including former Junta officials and representatives from Minorbis-Grupo México and Magtel, face charges including bribery and fraud. A key plaintiff, Emerita Resources, lost the tender and alleges damages of nearly €7.2 million.",

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Mar 4, 22:09

Valencia Marathon 2024: €39.9 Million Economic Boost for Valencian Community

The Valencia Marathon 2024 injected €39.9 million into the Valencian economy through tourism, adding €23.9 million to the region's GDP and creating 732 jobs, exceeding expectations despite fewer runners than in 2023.

Valencia Marathon 2024: €39.9 Million Economic Boost for Valencian Community

The Valencia Marathon 2024 injected €39.9 million into the Valencian economy through tourism, adding €23.9 million to the region's GDP and creating 732 jobs, exceeding expectations despite fewer runners than in 2023.

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How did the composition of participants (domestic vs. international) affect the overall economic impact of the marathon?

The marathon's economic impact is substantial, with tourist spending generating €5.9 for every euro spent on organization. The influx of mostly foreign participants (63% of total) significantly boosted tourist spending by 23.2% compared to 2023, despite a slight decrease in overall runners. This growth is largely attributed to higher daily spending by international participants (€194.7 vs €161.1 for national participants).

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Mar 4, 19:17

Valencian Storm Emergency Response: 15,000 Calls Before Alert, 224 Deaths

The Valencian Community's emergency number 112 received nearly 20,000 calls during the October 29th, 2023 storm, with over 15,000 calls received before the 8:11 PM government alert, resulting in 224 deaths and highlighting a critical delay in warning dissemination that disproportionately affected vu...

Valencian Storm Emergency Response: 15,000 Calls Before Alert, 224 Deaths

The Valencian Community's emergency number 112 received nearly 20,000 calls during the October 29th, 2023 storm, with over 15,000 calls received before the 8:11 PM government alert, resulting in 224 deaths and highlighting a critical delay in warning dissemination that disproportionately affected vu...

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What was the impact of the delay in sending the emergency alert on the number of casualties during the October 29th, 2023 storm in the Valencian Community?

On October 29th, 2023, the Valencian Community's emergency number 112 received almost 20,000 calls for help during a severe storm that caused 224 deaths and 3 disappearances. Over 15,000 calls came before the government's 8:11 PM alert via Es-Alert, suggesting a significant delay in warning dissemination impacting response time. The majority of victims were elderly and with reduced mobility, perishing or becoming trapped before the alert.

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Mar 4, 19:17

Paraplegic Woman's Euthanasia Bid Challenged in Spanish Court

A 23-year-old paraplegic Spanish woman, granted the right to euthanasia in July 2024, is now facing a legal challenge by her father after the regional government of Catalonia approved her request; the judge will decide if she has the right to end her own life.

Paraplegic Woman's Euthanasia Bid Challenged in Spanish Court

A 23-year-old paraplegic Spanish woman, granted the right to euthanasia in July 2024, is now facing a legal challenge by her father after the regional government of Catalonia approved her request; the judge will decide if she has the right to end her own life.

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What are the immediate implications of this legal challenge to the woman's right to euthanasia in Spain?

A 23-year-old paraplegic woman in Spain is challenging a court ruling that blocked her euthanasia request. The regional government initially approved her request, citing unrecoverable clinical conditions causing severe suffering. However, her father's legal objection, supported by a Christian Lawyers' Foundation, suspended the process.

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Mar 4, 22:09

Aznalcóllar Mining Case: Multiple Investigations Clear Defendants

Sixteen defendants in the Aznalcóllar mining case, including former high-ranking officials, face charges of influence peddling and malfeasance related to a 2013 contract award to reactivate the mine; however, multiple independent investigations have cleared them of wrongdoing.

Aznalcóllar Mining Case: Multiple Investigations Clear Defendants

Sixteen defendants in the Aznalcóllar mining case, including former high-ranking officials, face charges of influence peddling and malfeasance related to a 2013 contract award to reactivate the mine; however, multiple independent investigations have cleared them of wrongdoing.

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How did the Fiscalía's repeated dismissal of criminal wrongdoing influence the defense strategy?

The case centers on the 2013 awarding of a contract to reactivate the Aznalcóllar mine, a site of a major environmental disaster in 1998. Multiple independent investigations, including those by the Fiscalía, the UCO (Guardia Civil), and external experts, have found no evidence of criminal activity or irregularities in the bidding process. These findings directly contradict the initial accusations.

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Mar 4, 01:11

Renfe and Adif workers strike over Catalonia's Rodalies transfer

Joint committees of Renfe and Adif in Spain have called a seven-day strike in March and April, protesting the transfer of the Rodalies commuter rail service in Catalonia to the regional government due to broken agreements and lack of consultation on staff restructuring, impacting services on March 1...

Renfe and Adif workers strike over Catalonia's Rodalies transfer

Joint committees of Renfe and Adif in Spain have called a seven-day strike in March and April, protesting the transfer of the Rodalies commuter rail service in Catalonia to the regional government due to broken agreements and lack of consultation on staff restructuring, impacting services on March 1...

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What are the immediate consequences of the seven-day strike by Renfe and Adif workers in Catalonia, and how will this impact commuters?

Joint committees of Renfe and Adif have announced seven days of strikes in March and April, protesting the transfer of Rodalies (Catalonia's commuter rail) to the regional government. The unions claim the government broke agreements from late 2023, excluding them from restructuring talks for the new Catalan operator. Strikes are planned for March 17, 19, 24, 26, and 28, and April 1 and 3.",

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Mar 4, 01:11

Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week Aims to Advance Gender Parity

The fifth Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW) starts Tuesday at DFactory, Barcelona, hosting 71 speakers in 15 sessions to advance gender parity in business, building on last year's 2,600 attendees and Spain's 0.8% reduced gender gap.

Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week Aims to Advance Gender Parity

The fifth Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW) starts Tuesday at DFactory, Barcelona, hosting 71 speakers in 15 sessions to advance gender parity in business, building on last year's 2,600 attendees and Spain's 0.8% reduced gender gap.

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What specific actions are being taken by the BWAW to address the gender gap in Spain's business sector?

The Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW) begins its fifth edition this Tuesday, bringing together 71 speakers across 15 sessions to discuss women's representation in business. The event, held at DFactory in Barcelona, is organized by the CZFB and partners with Fundación Incyde and RTVE Play. Last year's event drew over 2,600 attendees.

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Mar 4, 22:09

Disagreement Delays Algarrobico Hotel Demolition

The Spanish government and the Andalusian regional government are in talks to demolish the illegally built Algarrobico hotel in Almería, but disagree on the best approach: expropriation or permit annulment, potentially delaying the process.

Disagreement Delays Algarrobico Hotel Demolition

The Spanish government and the Andalusian regional government are in talks to demolish the illegally built Algarrobico hotel in Almería, but disagree on the best approach: expropriation or permit annulment, potentially delaying the process.

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What are the underlying causes of the disagreements between the two administrations concerning the most efficient method for demolishing the Algarrobico hotel?

The central government's plan to expropriate land for the Algarrobico hotel's demolition contrasts with the regional government's preference to revoke the building permit. This divergence stems from differing views on efficiency and legal complexities, highlighting intergovernmental coordination challenges. The 2003 license, issued under previous socialist administrations, is a key factor.

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