Shooting in Benalmádena: Two Injured, Investigation Underway
Two men in a ride-sharing vehicle were shot at in Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain on Thursday evening around 7:45 PM. The suspects, who fired from an SUV, fled the scene after the victims fell down an embankment while escaping. Both victims sustained minor injuries.
Shooting in Benalmádena: Two Injured, Investigation Underway
Two men in a ride-sharing vehicle were shot at in Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain on Thursday evening around 7:45 PM. The suspects, who fired from an SUV, fled the scene after the victims fell down an embankment while escaping. Both victims sustained minor injuries.
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36% Bias Score
Record Migrant Deaths in 2024 Reaching Spain
At least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared in 2024 while trying to reach Spain by sea, according to Caminando Fronteras, representing a 58% increase compared to 2023 and the highest number since 2007; most deaths occurred on the route from Northwest Africa to the Canary Islands.
Record Migrant Deaths in 2024 Reaching Spain
At least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared in 2024 while trying to reach Spain by sea, according to Caminando Fronteras, representing a 58% increase compared to 2023 and the highest number since 2007; most deaths occurred on the route from Northwest Africa to the Canary Islands.
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52% Bias Score
Record Migrant Deaths and Arrivals in Canary Islands
On Christmas Day, 2024, 583 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands aboard nine cayucos, including 13 minors and 3 babies, coinciding with a Caminando Fronteras report of 10,457 deaths on routes to Spain in 2024, a significantly higher figure than the IOM's estimate of 1,400.
Record Migrant Deaths and Arrivals in Canary Islands
On Christmas Day, 2024, 583 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands aboard nine cayucos, including 13 minors and 3 babies, coinciding with a Caminando Fronteras report of 10,457 deaths on routes to Spain in 2024, a significantly higher figure than the IOM's estimate of 1,400.
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44% Bias Score
House Democrats Demand End to US Investigation of Spain Over Arms Shipments to Israel
Three progressive U.S. House Democrats are demanding an end to a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) investigation into Spain's refusal of port entry to three ships carrying weapons to Israel, citing Spain's enforcement of international law to prevent genocide; the FMC investigation, launched earlier ...
House Democrats Demand End to US Investigation of Spain Over Arms Shipments to Israel
Three progressive U.S. House Democrats are demanding an end to a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) investigation into Spain's refusal of port entry to three ships carrying weapons to Israel, citing Spain's enforcement of international law to prevent genocide; the FMC investigation, launched earlier ...
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60% Bias Score
Spain's Tourism Sector Shows Strong Growth in 2023, Positive Outlook for 2024
In 2023, Spain's tourism sector contributed 12.3% (\u20ac184.002 billion) to its GDP and employed 2.5 million people (11.6% of total employment), with foreign tourist spending accounting for 55% of total tourism consumption; 2024 projections show continued growth.
Spain's Tourism Sector Shows Strong Growth in 2023, Positive Outlook for 2024
In 2023, Spain's tourism sector contributed 12.3% (\u20ac184.002 billion) to its GDP and employed 2.5 million people (11.6% of total employment), with foreign tourist spending accounting for 55% of total tourism consumption; 2024 projections show continued growth.
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Telefónica Fined €1.3 Million for GDPR Violations
Spain's data protection agency fined Telefónica €1.3 million for violating GDPR articles 5.1.f and 32 regarding data security, a decision Telefónica has appealed to the National High Court.
Telefónica Fined €1.3 Million for GDPR Violations
Spain's data protection agency fined Telefónica €1.3 million for violating GDPR articles 5.1.f and 32 regarding data security, a decision Telefónica has appealed to the National High Court.
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48% Bias Score
Record High Migrant Deaths in 2024 Reaching Spanish Coasts
A report by Caminando Fronteras reveals a record 10,457 migrant deaths in 2024 while attempting to reach Spain by sea, a 58% increase from 2023, with the Atlantic route to the Canary Islands being the deadliest.
Record High Migrant Deaths in 2024 Reaching Spanish Coasts
A report by Caminando Fronteras reveals a record 10,457 migrant deaths in 2024 while attempting to reach Spain by sea, a 58% increase from 2023, with the Atlantic route to the Canary Islands being the deadliest.
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52% Bias Score
10,000 Migrant Deaths in 2024 Reaching Spain by Sea
Over 10,000 migrants died in 2024 attempting to reach Spain by sea, mostly via the Atlantic route from Mauritania, a 58% increase from 2023; Spain pledged €210 million in aid to curb this, yet sea arrivals increased by 12%.
10,000 Migrant Deaths in 2024 Reaching Spain by Sea
Over 10,000 migrants died in 2024 attempting to reach Spain by sea, mostly via the Atlantic route from Mauritania, a 58% increase from 2023; Spain pledged €210 million in aid to curb this, yet sea arrivals increased by 12%.
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40% Bias Score
CNMV Sanctions Twitter for Fraudulent Ads, Potential Fine Up to €10 Million
The Spanish financial regulator, CNMV, has launched sanction proceedings against Twitter International for allowing Quantum AI's fraudulent ads on X, using deepfakes of public figures and leading to potential large-scale financial scams; the potential fine is up to 10% of Twitter's revenue or €10 mi...
CNMV Sanctions Twitter for Fraudulent Ads, Potential Fine Up to €10 Million
The Spanish financial regulator, CNMV, has launched sanction proceedings against Twitter International for allowing Quantum AI's fraudulent ads on X, using deepfakes of public figures and leading to potential large-scale financial scams; the potential fine is up to 10% of Twitter's revenue or €10 mi...
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Andalusian Drug Ring Dismantled: 31 Arrests, Major Drug Seizure
Spanish authorities dismantled a major drug trafficking ring operating across Andalusia and Europe, arresting 31 individuals and seizing almost four tons of hashish, 278 kilos of cocaine, weapons, and €500,000 in cash. The investigation involved international cooperation and targeted the group's ope...
Andalusian Drug Ring Dismantled: 31 Arrests, Major Drug Seizure
Spanish authorities dismantled a major drug trafficking ring operating across Andalusia and Europe, arresting 31 individuals and seizing almost four tons of hashish, 278 kilos of cocaine, weapons, and €500,000 in cash. The investigation involved international cooperation and targeted the group's ope...
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Madrid Gang Shooting: Seven Arrested
Seven members of the Dominican Dont Play gang, including three minors, were arrested in Madrid for a July shooting at a Domino's Pizza, injuring a Trinitarios gang member; police seized weapons, drugs, and gang paraphernalia.
Madrid Gang Shooting: Seven Arrested
Seven members of the Dominican Dont Play gang, including three minors, were arrested in Madrid for a July shooting at a Domino's Pizza, injuring a Trinitarios gang member; police seized weapons, drugs, and gang paraphernalia.
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56% Bias Score
600 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized in Spain
Spanish authorities from Guardia Civil and Ertzaintza seized 600 kilograms of cocaine from three Basque individuals on December 20, 2023, in Salamanca, Spain, during transportation from Portugal, disrupting a South American drug trafficking operation.
600 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized in Spain
Spanish authorities from Guardia Civil and Ertzaintza seized 600 kilograms of cocaine from three Basque individuals on December 20, 2023, in Salamanca, Spain, during transportation from Portugal, disrupting a South American drug trafficking operation.
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36% Bias Score