Tag #Spain

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Spain's New Immigration Law Creates Crisis for Asylum Seekers

Spain's new immigration law, effective May 20th, will leave tens of thousands of asylum seekers without legal status, jeopardizing their jobs and livelihoods, despite their economic contributions; the law is being challenged in court.

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72% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Renewed Search for Mass Grave in Madrid Amidst Waste Facility Dispute

New documents and aerial photos suggest a previously unknown location for the mass grave of 451 international brigadiers in Madrid's Montecarmelo neighborhood, prompting a renewed search and raising concerns over a planned waste facility on the suspected site.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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AWS Invests \$17 Million in Aragon Water Projects to Offset Data Center Impact

Amazon Web Services is investing over \$17 million in three projects in Aragon, Spain, to improve water infrastructure and mitigate flood risks, including a smart alert system for Zaragoza and upgrades to Huesca's water pipes, aiming to offset the water consumption of its data centers.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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PSOE Gains Ground on PP in Latest Spanish Poll

A new 40dB Institute poll shows PSOE closing the gap with PP in Spain, trailing by only 2.6 percentage points, while Vox improves and other parties decline; the survey was conducted online with 2,000 respondents between February 21-24.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Roman Encampment Destroyed in Spain

A Roman encampment in Santibáñez de la Peña, Spain, dating back to the 1st century Cantabrian Wars, was destroyed by a bulldozer on February 21st, 2024, by the local mayor while preparing land for tree planting, despite the site's known archaeological significance and potential for containing the wo...

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60% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dana Storm Fallout: Accusations of Central Government Failure

Valencian President Carlos Mazón's belated arrival at an October 29th emergency meeting sparked a political crisis over the handling of the Dana storm, with accusations of inadequate monitoring by the central government and its agencies, particularly regarding the Poyo ravine's overflow which result...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Spain Rejects Trump: A National Outlier in Global Public Opinion

A 40dB. poll reveals that Spanish public opinion overwhelmingly condemns Donald Trump's return to power, contrasting with a more positive global view; 80% of Spaniards see Trump as authoritarian, and most disagree with his key policies, fearing negative impacts on Spain and the global order.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Generational Shift in Understanding Gender Equality

A 14-year-old boy questions the fairness of girls receiving equal grades despite slower race times, prompting his father to explain that acknowledging biological differences doesn't negate equal rights; surveys reveal evolving societal views on feminism and gender equality.

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40% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Madrid Opens New Logistics Agency to Boost Regional Economy

Madrid opened a new Logistics Agency in Coslada to boost its role as an intercontinental distribution hub, leveraging existing infrastructure and aiming to reduce costs and streamline processes for businesses; Madrid's business turnover grew by 20% in 2024.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Madrid Artist Stabbed to Death by Roommate

On May 16, 2024, in Madrid, Spain, Eugenio L., a 29-year-old urban artist, was stabbed to death by his roommate, Javier O., 24, who was subsequently arrested and faces a murder trial.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spanish Judges Warn of Court Collapse Due to 'Only Yes Means Yes' Law

One hundred Spanish judges handling Violence Against Women cases warn of an impending court collapse due to new responsibilities under the 'only yes is yes' law, implemented this year without providing additional resources, causing an increase in workload of at least 20 percent, and jeopardizing vic...

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60% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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El Corte Inglés Data Breach: Customer Information Compromised

El Corte Inglés reported a data breach affecting customer personal data and payment card numbers due to unauthorized access at an external supplier; the company immediately resolved the issue, implemented additional security measures, and filed a report with authorities.

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure