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Spain-Portugal Blackout: Investigation Underway, Renewable Energy Role Unclear

A blackout affecting Spain and Portugal is under investigation, with initial reports by RTE indicating that while renewable energy sources comprised 70% of Spain's electricity production before the outage, there is no immediate evidence linking them to the cause. Investigations led by ENTSO-E are un...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Record High Employment in Spain: 21.5 Million Affiliates in April

In April 2024, Spain's Social Security registered a record 21,588,639 affiliates, a 231,000 increase from March driven by the hospitality sector (108,513 new jobs), resulting in 67,420 fewer unemployed (2,512,718 total), the lowest since July 2008, largely due to the Easter week effect.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Record-High Spanish Employment in April 2025: 21.59 Million Affiliates, Unemployment at Lowest Since 2008

Spain's April 2025 labor market reached a record 21.59 million Social Security affiliates, a decrease of 67,420 unemployed individuals (2.61% monthly drop), driven by the tourism season and government labor reforms, exceeding other major European economies.

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Southeastern Spain Rejects Plan to Halve Water Transfers

Regional leaders in southeastern Spain are protesting the Spanish government's plan to halve water transfers through the Tajo-Segura aqueduct by 2028, arguing it threatens the agricultural sector and breaks a prior agreement; this has caused significant political tension between the PP and PSOE part...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Criteria CEO Replacement Highlights Potential Political Influence

Criteria, the investment arm of the "la Caixa" Foundation, recently replaced its CEO, raising questions about the role of political considerations in high-level appointments; the new CEO reportedly has different political leanings from his predecessor, prompting a pre-notification to the Spanish gov...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
elpais.com
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Telefónica Plans 4,000–5,000 Job Cuts in Spain

Telefónica is considering cutting 4,000–5,000 jobs in Spain to reduce costs, a plan being negotiated with the government and unions, following a 2024 reduction of 3,421 workers, raising concerns about job security and the role of state ownership.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Madrid Police Chief's Car Strikes Girl: Parents to File Complaint

A 10-year-old girl, Aitana, suffered leg injuries after being hit by a car belonging to the Madrid Municipal Police chief, Pablo Enrique Rodríguez; her parents will file a police complaint, while the chief faces separate investigations into possible exam irregularities.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Spain Considers Seizing Russian Assets to Fund Military Spending

The Spanish government is considering seizing Russian assets to fund increased military spending, a move Moscow's ambassador to Madrid says is a radical shift from Spain's previously more balanced policy towards Russia, driven by a need to increase military spending without resorting to unpopular me...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spanish Prison Officials Investigated for Bribery Involving Murder Conviction

A Spanish court is investigating allegations that prison officials at Brieva Women's Prison in Ávila gave Ana Julia Quezada, convicted of murdering Gabriel Cruz, a mobile phone in exchange for sexual favors; Quezada allegedly used the phone to blackmail prison staff, prompting an investigation launc...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Copper Cable Theft Causes Major Disruption to Spain's High-Speed Rail

Copper cable theft at five points along the Madrid-Seville high-speed rail line on Sunday evening caused a train derailment, stranding approximately 16,000 passengers for several hours with limited amenities, resulting in widespread delays and significant disruption to travel plans.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Spanish Court Rejects Jurisdiction in Assad Family Money Laundering Case

A Spanish court rejected jurisdiction in a money laundering case against eight members of the Assad family, transferring the case to Malaga Provincial Court after the defense argued the National Court lacked competence; the prosecution, which sought six-year sentences, claimed a transnational scheme...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
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Balearic Parliament Approves Controversial Tourism Decree

The Balearic Parliament approved a tourism decree (33-0 votes) combating illegal tourism, temporarily lifting a moratorium on tourist spots while increasing penalties and encouraging conversions of illegal rentals into social housing, amidst opposition concerns about potential growth in tourist capa...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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