Spain to Pay Rent for Parisian Building Seized During Franco Era
Spain will pay rent to the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) for a Parisian building, seized by the Franco regime, now used by the Instituto Cervantes; this follows a government investigation and is facilitated by the Democratic Memory Law.
Spain to Pay Rent for Parisian Building Seized During Franco Era
Spain will pay rent to the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) for a Parisian building, seized by the Franco regime, now used by the Instituto Cervantes; this follows a government investigation and is facilitated by the Democratic Memory Law.
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40% Bias Score
New Map Reveals Extensive Roman Water Channels at Las Médulas
Researchers from the University of León have created a highly precise map of over 1,100 kilometers of Roman water channels in Las Médulas, Spain, revealing 300 kilometers previously unknown, challenging prior assumptions about gold production and labor force size, and raising concerns regarding a pl...
New Map Reveals Extensive Roman Water Channels at Las Médulas
Researchers from the University of León have created a highly precise map of over 1,100 kilometers of Roman water channels in Las Médulas, Spain, revealing 300 kilometers previously unknown, challenging prior assumptions about gold production and labor force size, and raising concerns regarding a pl...
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44% Bias Score
Ryanair Cuts Spanish Flights Due to Airport Tax Hikes
Ryanair will cut 800,000 seats on 12 routes across 7 Spanish regional airports from March 2025, closing operations in Jerez and Valladolid due to Aena's 2024 tax increases, impacting regional connectivity, employment, and tourism; Summer 2025 traffic will decrease by 18%.
Ryanair Cuts Spanish Flights Due to Airport Tax Hikes
Ryanair will cut 800,000 seats on 12 routes across 7 Spanish regional airports from March 2025, closing operations in Jerez and Valladolid due to Aena's 2024 tax increases, impacting regional connectivity, employment, and tourism; Summer 2025 traffic will decrease by 18%.
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60% Bias Score
Renewed Search for Mass Grave of International Brigadistas in Madrid
The Spanish Ministry of Democratic Memory restarted an excavation in Montecarmelo, Madrid, searching for a mass grave containing 451 international brigadistas based on historical documents and aerial photos; the site was previously investigated unsuccessfully in August 2023.
Renewed Search for Mass Grave of International Brigadistas in Madrid
The Spanish Ministry of Democratic Memory restarted an excavation in Montecarmelo, Madrid, searching for a mass grave containing 451 international brigadistas based on historical documents and aerial photos; the site was previously investigated unsuccessfully in August 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Government Proposes 4.4% Minimum Wage Increase, Facing Union Opposition
Spain's Ministry of Labor proposed a €50 increase to the 2025 minimum interprofessional salary (€1,184), a 4.4% rise, but unions rejected it, demanding around €1,200, while employers remain undecided, creating uncertainty for a tripartite agreement.
Spanish Government Proposes 4.4% Minimum Wage Increase, Facing Union Opposition
Spain's Ministry of Labor proposed a €50 increase to the 2025 minimum interprofessional salary (€1,184), a 4.4% rise, but unions rejected it, demanding around €1,200, while employers remain undecided, creating uncertainty for a tripartite agreement.
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44% Bias Score
Inaem Reform Nears Completion After One Year
One year after Paz Santa Cecilia became director of Spain's Inaem, a comprehensive reform is nearing completion, addressing economic, financial, budgetary, organizational, human resources, and contracting aspects. The reform involves collaboration with other ministries and aims to modernize the Inae...
Inaem Reform Nears Completion After One Year
One year after Paz Santa Cecilia became director of Spain's Inaem, a comprehensive reform is nearing completion, addressing economic, financial, budgetary, organizational, human resources, and contracting aspects. The reform involves collaboration with other ministries and aims to modernize the Inae...
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36% Bias Score
Argentine Embassy in Spain Remains Vacant Amidst Government Disputes
The Argentine Embassy in Spain remains vacant due to internal government disputes following the dismissal of Ambassador Roberto Bosch, whose removal stemmed from a diplomatic incident with Spain; the subsequent failed appointment of Alejandro Alonso Sainz further highlights internal conflict impacti...
Argentine Embassy in Spain Remains Vacant Amidst Government Disputes
The Argentine Embassy in Spain remains vacant due to internal government disputes following the dismissal of Ambassador Roberto Bosch, whose removal stemmed from a diplomatic incident with Spain; the subsequent failed appointment of Alejandro Alonso Sainz further highlights internal conflict impacti...
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60% Bias Score
Junts-PSOE Breakdown Threatens Spanish Government Stability
Negotiations between Spain's ruling PSOE and the Catalan Junts party are collapsing, jeopardizing agreements on Catalan autonomy and threatening the stability of the Spanish government; Junts is using a proposed vote of no confidence to pressure the PSOE.
Junts-PSOE Breakdown Threatens Spanish Government Stability
Negotiations between Spain's ruling PSOE and the Catalan Junts party are collapsing, jeopardizing agreements on Catalan autonomy and threatening the stability of the Spanish government; Junts is using a proposed vote of no confidence to pressure the PSOE.
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64% Bias Score
Spanish Fuel Subsidy: €1.073 Billion Lost to Inefficiencies
A Spanish government study reveals that only 15 of the 20 cents per liter fuel subsidy reached consumers, with €857 million going to oil companies and €216 million back to the state through VAT, highlighting inefficiencies in the €4.25 billion plan.
Spanish Fuel Subsidy: €1.073 Billion Lost to Inefficiencies
A Spanish government study reveals that only 15 of the 20 cents per liter fuel subsidy reached consumers, with €857 million going to oil companies and €216 million back to the state through VAT, highlighting inefficiencies in the €4.25 billion plan.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Septuagenarians Find Love, Highlight LGBTQ+ Elder Challenges
Two septuagenarians, Paco and Juan Carlos, found love after appearing on a Spanish television show and are now publicly embracing their relationship, highlighting the challenges faced by older LGBTQ+ individuals in Spain who experience higher rates of loneliness, depression, and discrimination.
Spanish Septuagenarians Find Love, Highlight LGBTQ+ Elder Challenges
Two septuagenarians, Paco and Juan Carlos, found love after appearing on a Spanish television show and are now publicly embracing their relationship, highlighting the challenges faced by older LGBTQ+ individuals in Spain who experience higher rates of loneliness, depression, and discrimination.
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32% Bias Score
Spanish Deputy Mayor Investigated for Alleged Hate Speech
Valencia's Deputy Mayor, Juanma Badenas (Vox), is under investigation for allegedly inciting hatred by falsely linking a July murder to a migrant; the perpetrator was a Spanish citizen. He claims his comments reflected media reports, while the PSOE accuses him of spreading racist falsehoods.
Spanish Deputy Mayor Investigated for Alleged Hate Speech
Valencia's Deputy Mayor, Juanma Badenas (Vox), is under investigation for allegedly inciting hatred by falsely linking a July murder to a migrant; the perpetrator was a Spanish citizen. He claims his comments reflected media reports, while the PSOE accuses him of spreading racist falsehoods.
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48% Bias Score
Spain Delays Request for EU Storm Damage Funds
Despite the Spanish Prime Minister's earlier claim, Spain has not yet requested EU Solidarity Funds for storm damage reconstruction, as confirmed by the Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms in a letter dated November 15th, 2024. The deadline for the request is January 21st, 2025.
Spain Delays Request for EU Storm Damage Funds
Despite the Spanish Prime Minister's earlier claim, Spain has not yet requested EU Solidarity Funds for storm damage reconstruction, as confirmed by the Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms in a letter dated November 15th, 2024. The deadline for the request is January 21st, 2025.
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36% Bias Score