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Sabadell Shareholders Reject BBVA Takeover Bid

Banco Sabadell's shareholder meeting in Sabadell, Spain, on Thursday showed strong local support against BBVA's takeover bid, with 1,000 attendees giving a standing ovation to Josep Oliu's speech. However, the final decision rests with over 200,000 shareholders and the CNMC's analysis.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Record Rainfall in Spain Offers Drought Relief Amidst Global Glacial Melt Concerns

Spain's March 2024 rainfall exceeded average levels by 64%, significantly improving reservoir levels and offering relief from prolonged drought; however, this contrasts with the global threat of glacial melt due to rising temperatures.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Massive Chinese Investment Floods Spain's Green Energy Sector

Chinese companies are investing over €10 billion in Spain's green energy and electric vehicle sectors following a policy shift by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who advocated for the EU to reconsider tariffs on Chinese vehicles.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Catalan Highway's Toll Removal Leads to Surge in Accidents, Prompts AI-Based Traffic Management

Increased traffic on Catalonia's AP-7 highway since toll removal in August 2021 has caused a surge in accidents (1652 in 2024, 4 deaths in 2025), prompting the Catalan Traffic Service to implement a variable speed limit system using AI to manage congestion and improve safety.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spain's Regional Governments Excluded from Mundiacult Conference

Spain will host the 2025 Mundiacult conference in Barcelona, but regional governments are excluded from decision-making, sparking controversy due to their significant role in cultural preservation and spending, leading to political pressure on the minister.

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Quality Education
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Central Government Boycotts Valencia's Flood Recovery Plan Presentation

The Spanish central government boycotted the Valencian regional government's presentation of its post-flood recovery plan, further straining relations already tense due to the central government's refusal to provide additional funding and coordinate reconstruction efforts, despite the Valencian gove...

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Reduced Inequality
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Netherlands Dominate Spain in Nations League Draw

In a thrilling Nations League quarterfinal match, the Netherlands drew 2-2 against Spain after a spirited performance despite a red card, exhibiting strong ball possession and goal-scoring ability, leaving them well-positioned for the return leg.

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1,113 Cases of Child Sexual Abuse Reported in Spain's Care System

A 2019 case in Madrid reveals a 12-year-old girl in regional care was sexually abused for drugs and money; an investigation found at least 1,113 similar cases since 2019 across Spain, highlighting systemic failures in child protection.

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Gender Equality
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Serial Killer Arrested for Sixth Murder

The body of Ester Estepa, a 42-year-old woman missing since August 2023, was found in a Gandía sugarcane field in June 2024. José Jurado Montilla, a serial killer with five prior convictions, has been arrested and charged with her murder; his arrest followed a nine-month investigation using social m...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spain Restricts Screen Use in Primary Schools

Following concerns about cognitive development and potential addiction, several Spanish regions are restricting screen use in primary schools (up to age 12), banning individual devices in classrooms and for homework, based on expert reports highlighting the benefits of analog learning and the negati...

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Quality Education
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Operation Mito Trial Concludes: Sito Miñanco Faces 31.5 Years

The trial of Operation Mito, involving 43 defendants accused of drug trafficking and money laundering, concluded Friday, with key defendant José Ramón Prado Bugallo ('Sito Miñanco') facing 31.5 years imprisonment for allegedly importing nearly four tons of cocaine and laundering over €11 million. Th...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spanish Police Inspector Arrested, €19.9 Million Seized in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Case

A Spanish National Police inspector, Óscar Sánchez, and his partner were arrested in November for drug trafficking after €19.9 million was discovered hidden in their home and office; the investigation uncovered an international money laundering scheme involving shell companies and a lawyer.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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