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Spain Wins First Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Medal

Spain's Martín de la Puente and Daniel Caverzaschi won bronze at the 2024 Paralympics, marking the country's first wheelchair tennis medal; this win, while boosting visibility, highlights funding and participation challenges in the sport.

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2024 Spanish PAU Exams Reflect Current Events and Growing University Competition

The 2024 Spanish university entrance exams (PAU) included diverse literary texts and historical topics, varying by region, reflecting both established canons and contemporary socio-political issues; high applicant numbers highlight limited public university places, forcing many students into private...

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Alcaraz Reaches Roland Garros Quarterfinals with 100th Clay-Court Victory

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 7-6(8), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the fourth round of Roland Garros on Sunday, securing his 100th clay-court win and advancing to the quarterfinals.

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EU Threatens Spain Over BBVA-Sabadell Merger, Raising Banking Concentration Concerns

The European Commission is threatening Spain for allowing BBVA's potential takeover of Sabadell, fearing increased banking concentration in Catalonia, where the two would control 70% of the market, ignoring the lessons of the 2008 financial crisis and the Liikanen report's warnings on "too-big-to-fa...

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Flamenco Residency Program Fosters Artistic Innovation

In Torrox, Spain, the In-Progress residency program, supported by the Torrox council, the Flamenco Festival, the Ministry of Culture, and Fundación Concienciarte, facilitates the creation of contemporary flamenco works, as evidenced by the development of "Reflexiones sobre las Parcas" by three dance...

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Catalonia's Singular Financing Plan Faces Opposition Amidst Implementation Challenges

The Spanish government and ERC agreed on a plan for Catalonia's singular financing, with a proposal due June 30th and a plan for the Catalan Tax Agency to manage personal income tax in 2026, facing opposition and uncertain legislative steps.

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Madrid's Public Transport Scores High, While Cercanías-Renfe Lags

A user satisfaction survey reveals that Madrid's regional public transport received an 8.03 rating, the highest in five years, while Cercanías-Renfe's rating dropped to 6.75, prompting criticism of central government investment.

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Luis Enrique's Halftime Speech: A Turning Point in PSG's Champions League Victory

In February 2024, Luis Enrique's impassioned halftime speech during a Champions League match against Real Sociedad reversed PSG's fortunes, leading to a Champions League victory; his emphasis on attacking play, despite the risk, instilled confidence and transformed the team's approach.

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Spain Performs First Heart-Lung Transplant from Controlled Circulatory Death Donor

54-year-old Nieves Laguna received Spain's first heart-lung transplant from a controlled circulatory death donor at Madrid's Puerta de Hierro University Hospital, marking a global milestone in transplantation and increasing organ availability.

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Glovo's Troubled Transition to Direct Employment in Spain

Facing legal action for using false freelancers, Glovo announced a new labor model in Spain on December 2, 2024, but unions allege it is using subcontracting firms and offering outdated contracts, leading to ongoing investigations and disputes.

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Spanish Church Defies Expectations, Actively Engaging in Politics

The Spanish Catholic Church's recent involvement in the Cuelgamuros Valley agreement and its support for a bill to regularize 500,000 immigrants has surprised many, defying expectations and sparking debate about the Church's role in Spanish politics.

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Underfunding Cripples Spanish Universities' Global Ranking

The CWUR ranking reveals that 81% of Spanish universities in the top 2000 globally lost positions, primarily due to underfunding by regional governments, despite a national goal of 1% GDP allocation by 2030; this highlights the need for increased investment to maintain global competitiveness.

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