Tag #Spain

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Spain to Increase Minimum Wage in 2025 Amid Employer Concerns

Spain's government is set to raise the minimum wage again in 2025, with unions pushing for a 6% increase and employers warning of rising labor costs, exceeding €1930 per worker monthly, impacting SMEs.

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No Poverty
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Spanish Judge Dismisses Torture Complaint Against Civil Guard Officers

A Spanish judge dismissed a torture complaint filed by a CDR member (Jordi Ros) against 11 Civil Guard officers involved in the 2019 Operation Judas, citing insufficient evidence despite initial investigation and delays.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Palestinian Asylum Seeker Highlights Spain's Systemic Challenges

Ahmed D.W., a 28-year-old Palestinian, fled the war in Gaza and Israeli repression in the West Bank, arriving in Barcelona on October 22, 2023, and facing significant challenges in accessing asylum procedures despite Spain's high approval rate for Palestinian asylum seekers (91%).

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spanish Court Declines Jurisdiction in Child Custody Case Amidst Abuse Allegations

A Spanish court deemed itself incompetent to decide on the custody of 10-year-old Daniel Arcuri Rivas, who will return to Italy despite his mother's efforts and allegations of abuse against his father. The Italian court ordered Daniel's return despite an ongoing investigation into his father for all...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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PP Housing Plan Aims to Increase Supply Amidst Spain's Crisis

The PP proposes a comprehensive housing plan to tackle Spain's housing crisis by increasing supply through land liberalization, streamlined bureaucracy, and public-private partnerships, with examples like Huesca's 1,300-home project illustrating its approach.

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56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Massive Pulp Factory Sparks Environmental Protest in Galicia

Altri, a Portuguese company, plans a massive 360-hectare eucalyptus pulp factory in Palas de Rei, Galicia, producing 400,000 tons of pulp annually, half for Lyocell textile fiber, sparking intense local opposition due to environmental concerns and the project's questionable sustainability.

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60% Bias Score

Life on Land
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Podemos Accuses Spain's 1978 Regime of Retaining Francoist Elements

Podemos accuses Spain's 1978 regime of retaining Francoist elements, citing the monarchy, judiciary, security forces, and businesses, and demands a referendum on the form of state.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Madrid Prosecutor Dismisses Complaint over M-40 Crematorium License

The Madrid Provincial Prosecutor's Office dismissed a complaint against Madrid City Council's approval of a crematorium on the M-40, concluding that the licensing process complied with environmental regulations and rejecting claims of wrongdoing.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Lawsuit Filed Against Madrid Official for Alleged Leak of Reporter Data

The PSOE filed a lawsuit against Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, chief of staff to Madrid's president, accusing him of leaking the personal data of two EL PAÍS reporters investigating her partner's alleged tax fraud, as retaliation; various media outlets published this information without verification.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spanish Court to Hear Child's Testimony Before Return to Italy Amid Abuse Allegations

A Spanish court will hear the testimony of Juana Rivas' 10-year-old son regarding alleged abuse by his father before the child returns to Italy on Wednesday, where his father holds custody; Italian authorities are investigating the father for alleged abuse.

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56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Álvarez-Cascos on Trial for Misappropriation of Party Funds

Former Spanish Vice President Francisco Álvarez-Cascos stands trial for allegedly misappropriating \u20ac181,648.92 from his own party, Foro Asturias, facing charges of continued misappropriation and a potential three-year, six-month prison sentence; the trial includes numerous witness testimonies a...

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Reduced Inequality
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Grupo Ruiz: Diversification and Sustainability Fuel Growth in Passenger Transport

Grupo Ruiz, a family-owned Spanish transport company, reported €200 million in revenue in 2023, transporting 94.5 million passengers yearly across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco; they are actively diversifying into new transport models and sustainable technologies to maintain growth.

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52% Bias Score

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