Tag #Spain

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Conflicting Data on Catalan Rental Price Changes

Conflicting reports on Catalan rental prices show a 12-14% rise according to Idealista and Fotocasa, contrasting with a 1.1% overall drop and 3.2% decrease in Barcelona based on Generalitat data from Incasòl, reflecting different data sources (listed vs. contract prices) and the impact of rental reg...

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Spanish Attorney General Changed Phones Amidst Leak Investigation

The Spanish Civil Guard discovered Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz changed phones a week after a Supreme Court investigation was opened into him for allegedly leaking information related to Madrid's president's partner; a search of his office found two SIM cards in a phone, one in his name and ...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Madrid Police Rescue 11 Women From Brutal Brothel Conditions

Spanish National Police rescued 11 women from three Madrid brothels run by 12 arrested pimps; victims endured forced 20-day work stretches, restricted diets, and medical care denial.

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20% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Valencia Raises Single Bus Ticket Price by 33%

Valencia's EMT increased single bus ticket prices by 33% to €2, impacting 7% of users; the council says this is to encourage multi-journey tickets and that the price was unchanged for 12 years, while the opposition criticizes this decision in the current economic climate.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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New Year's Eve Car Crash Highlights Life's Priorities

On New Year's Eve, while rushing to buy grapes, the author crashed their car into a pillar, causing significant damage and highlighting a pattern of prioritizing urgent tasks over important ones.

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4% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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Tartessian Faces: Unearthing a Lost Civilization

Five 2,700-year-old human faces, unearthed in Casas del Turuñuelo (Badajoz, Spain), are the first known examples of figurative art from the Tartessian civilization, challenging previous assumptions and offering new insights into their society and Mediterranean connections. The exhibit at Madrid's Na...

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20% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Canary Islands Migrant Crisis: Record Arrivals and High Death Toll in 2024

A record 48,000 irregular migrants arrived in Spain's Canary Islands in 2024, a 17.4% increase, while a Spanish NGO estimates 9,757 deaths during the crossing from West Africa, far exceeding the UN's count. This surge strains island resources, especially for almost 6,000 unaccompanied minors.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spain's Employment Growth in 2024: Positive Trends Despite International Instability

In 2024, Spain's employment increased by 500,000, exceeding 21 million Social Security contributors in April and December, while unemployment decreased by 146,738, with all sectors showing improvement; however, the overall job creation was lower than in 2023, and Ceuta saw a decrease in employment.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Mazón Demands "Zero-Tax" Policy for Valencia Flood Victims

Valencia's regional president demands a "zero-tax" policy from the Spanish government for flood victims, criticizing the continued collection of taxes and the loan system with interests, contrasting it with the regional government's interest-free financing.

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Spain's 2025 Housing Market: Rising Prices, Falling Mortgage Rates Create Buyer's Dilemma"

Bankinter forecasts a 5% rise in Spanish housing prices in 2025, especially in major cities and coastal areas, while HelpMyCash.com expects lower mortgage rates due to the ECB's potential rate reduction to 2%, leading to a strategic challenge for buyers.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Renfe Suspends All Talgo Avril Trains Due to System Failure

Due to a communication system failure, Renfe suspended all 28 Talgo Avril high-speed trains on January 1st, 2025, affecting 14,100 passengers and causing over €700,000 in immediate refund costs; this failure adds to Renfe's existing punctuality problems caused by Talgo's delays.

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56% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Spanish Investment Banking Rebounds with 55% Revenue Surge in 2024

Spain's top 20 investment banks experienced a 55% revenue surge in 2024, reaching €950 million, driven by increased M&A activity following the stabilization of interest rates; key deals included Puig's IPO and BBVA's bid for Banco Sabadell.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth