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Castilla y León Firefighters Dispute Government's Claim of Full Wildfire Response Capacity

Firefighters in Castilla y León, Spain, are protesting the regional government's claim that its wildfire response system is at full capacity, citing significant personnel and equipment shortages despite increased funding, raising concerns about preparedness for the ongoing summer fire season.

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52% Bias Score

Climate Action
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Spain Begins Transfer of Unaccompanied Minors to Canarias 50 Center

Starting tomorrow, the Spanish government will house 100 unaccompanied migrant minors in the Canarias 50 center in Las Palmas, following a Supreme Court order, with plans to transfer them to mainland Spain within 15 days.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Migrant Rescued After Alborán Sea Crossing

On July 16, a family sailing near Benalmádena, Spain, rescued a young man who was using a rubber ring and flippers to cross the Alborán Sea from Morocco; he was wearing a wetsuit and given aid before being transferred to authorities in Málaga.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Spanish Unions Rally for Stalled Workday Reduction Bill

Spain's CC OO and UGT unions rallied over 1,000 delegates in Madrid on Tuesday, demanding public pressure on parliamentarians to pass a stalled workday reduction bill, facing opposition from right-wing parties holding a majority in Congress and planning further mobilization post-summer.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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CEO's Self-Aggrandizing Claims Raise Concerns

Gerardo, a newly appointed CEO, boasts about his successes, disparaging his predecessor while expressing overconfidence in his future plans, raising concerns about his leadership style and potential for future failure.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
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Madrid Police Union Demands Air Conditioning Fix After Extreme Heat Complaint

The Unificado de Policía (SUP) union in Madrid filed a complaint due to extreme heat (up to 40°C) at the police headquarters on June 19th, prompting a Labor Inspectorate visit on July 10th that led to temporary repairs; however, legal temperature limits are still exceeded, and the union is pursuing ...

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Carrefour Spain's Hypermarket Sales Drop Amidst Subsidiary Growth

Carrefour's main Spanish subsidiary, Carrefour Centros Comerciales, saw a 1.5% sales drop to €9.176 billion in 2024, with EBITDA down 17% and net profit down 17.5%, while other subsidiaries showed 9% growth, highlighting operational challenges within its hypermarket business and contrasting success ...

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Spain Reforms Official Secrets Act, Imposing Stricter Controls and Fines

Spain is reforming its Franco-era Official Secrets Act, transferring control to the Ministry of Presidency, imposing fines up to €2.5 million for leaks, and automatically declassifying documents after 4–45 years, with judicial oversight through the Supreme Court; all documents predating 1981 will be...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Madrid's €5 Billion Hospital Contract: Budget Overruns and Billing Disputes

Between 2019 and 2024, the Madrid regional government paid Quirón over €5 billion to manage four public hospitals, exceeding the budget by €1.3 billion due to unpredictable patient choice and billing disputes, particularly regarding undocumented foreign patients (S85), leading to legal battles and f...

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Rajoy's Comment on Rivas Case Sparks Debate on Domestic Violence

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy commented on the Juana Rivas case, expressing empathy for Rivas, who has refused to return her children to their father, Francesco Arcuri, despite a court order, creating a public debate on domestic violence and parental rights.

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76% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Failed Affordable Housing Project in Torrejón de Ardoz Highlights Governance Issues

In Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain, a project for 150 affordable rental homes, announced three days before the May 23, 2023, local elections by then-mayor Ignacio Vázquez, has been halted due to contractor failure, leaving 4,000 applicants without housing and raising questions about political promises and ...

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52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spain's Labor Costs Rise 3.9% in 2024, Exceeding Union Agreement

Spain's average labor cost per worker rose 3.9% in 2024 to €37,525.40 gross, exceeding the 3% union-employer agreement. Salaries increased 3.8% to €27,558.68, while other costs rose 4.4%. Regional disparities remain substantial.

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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