Employer Allegedly Runs Over 12 Undocumented Workers in Almería
Twelve undocumented agricultural workers in Níjar, Almería were allegedly intentionally run over by their employer on December 14th, after demanding better working conditions; an investigation is underway, but no arrests have been made.
Employer Allegedly Runs Over 12 Undocumented Workers in Almería
Twelve undocumented agricultural workers in Níjar, Almería were allegedly intentionally run over by their employer on December 14th, after demanding better working conditions; an investigation is underway, but no arrests have been made.
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Electricity Demand Rises in 2024
Spain's electricity demand increased by 1.4% in 2024, reversing pandemic-era declines, driven by lower energy prices, economic recovery, and household electrification, although consumption remains below pre-pandemic levels. The impact of widespread solar panel installation remains unclear.
Spain's Electricity Demand Rises in 2024
Spain's electricity demand increased by 1.4% in 2024, reversing pandemic-era declines, driven by lower energy prices, economic recovery, and household electrification, although consumption remains below pre-pandemic levels. The impact of widespread solar panel installation remains unclear.
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36% Bias Score
€40 Million Investment to Support Doñana National Park's Agricultural Sector
Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition will invest nearly €40 million in Doñana National Park, divided into two initiatives supporting sustainable agriculture and land renaturalization in 14 municipalities, as part of a broader €1.4 billion commitment.
€40 Million Investment to Support Doñana National Park's Agricultural Sector
Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition will invest nearly €40 million in Doñana National Park, divided into two initiatives supporting sustainable agriculture and land renaturalization in 14 municipalities, as part of a broader €1.4 billion commitment.
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44% Bias Score
Spain Faces March Deadline for Diesel Tax Hike to Secure €8 Billion in EU Funds
Spain must raise diesel taxes by March to receive €8 billion in EU funds, a condition added to the revised recovery plan. The government's initial attempt to raise diesel taxes failed due to political opposition from Podemos. Failure to pass the tax increase by the deadline could result in withheld ...
Spain Faces March Deadline for Diesel Tax Hike to Secure €8 Billion in EU Funds
Spain must raise diesel taxes by March to receive €8 billion in EU funds, a condition added to the revised recovery plan. The government's initial attempt to raise diesel taxes failed due to political opposition from Podemos. Failure to pass the tax increase by the deadline could result in withheld ...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Judge Orders Investigation into MEP for Illegal Campaign Financing
A Spanish judge is investigating MEP Luis Pérez for allegedly receiving €100,000 in cash from businessman Luis Romillo to fund his European Parliament campaign, a sum not officially declared, potentially violating electoral and campaign finance laws; the case is now with the Supreme Court.
Spanish Judge Orders Investigation into MEP for Illegal Campaign Financing
A Spanish judge is investigating MEP Luis Pérez for allegedly receiving €100,000 in cash from businessman Luis Romillo to fund his European Parliament campaign, a sum not officially declared, potentially violating electoral and campaign finance laws; the case is now with the Supreme Court.
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16% Bias Score
Rato Sentenced to 4 Years, 9 Months for Tax Fraud and Corruption
A Madrid court sentenced former Spanish Vice-President and IMF head Rodrigo Rato to 4 years and 9 months in prison for tax fraud, money laundering, and corruption, involving offshore accounts and Bankia contracts, despite a reduced sentence due to lengthy proceedings.
Rato Sentenced to 4 Years, 9 Months for Tax Fraud and Corruption
A Madrid court sentenced former Spanish Vice-President and IMF head Rodrigo Rato to 4 years and 9 months in prison for tax fraud, money laundering, and corruption, involving offshore accounts and Bankia contracts, despite a reduced sentence due to lengthy proceedings.
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56% Bias Score
Andalusian Journalism Awards Highlight Fight Against Misinformation and Precarious Employment
Andalusian President Juanma Moreno lauded the recipients of the Andalusian Journalism Awards on Friday, emphasizing the vital role of investigative journalism in combating misinformation while highlighting the precarious employment situation of some journalists and the symbolic representation of the...
Andalusian Journalism Awards Highlight Fight Against Misinformation and Precarious Employment
Andalusian President Juanma Moreno lauded the recipients of the Andalusian Journalism Awards on Friday, emphasizing the vital role of investigative journalism in combating misinformation while highlighting the precarious employment situation of some journalists and the symbolic representation of the...
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32% Bias Score
Spain Launches Capacity Mechanism to Address Electricity Shortfall
Spain launched a public consultation for a new capacity mechanism to pay power plants for grid reliability, addressing a projected shortfall exceeding EU standards (6.26 hours in 2025, decreasing to 2.34 hours in 2030) and modeled after similar EU programs. The plan, pre-notified to the EU Commissio...
Spain Launches Capacity Mechanism to Address Electricity Shortfall
Spain launched a public consultation for a new capacity mechanism to pay power plants for grid reliability, addressing a projected shortfall exceeding EU standards (6.26 hours in 2025, decreasing to 2.34 hours in 2030) and modeled after similar EU programs. The plan, pre-notified to the EU Commissio...
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48% Bias Score
Amazon's €15.75 Billion Aragón Data Center Project
Amazon Web Services will invest €15.75 billion in five new data centers in Aragón, Spain, starting land purchases in late 2025 and aiming for operational status by Q2 2027, with projected completion by 2034.
Amazon's €15.75 Billion Aragón Data Center Project
Amazon Web Services will invest €15.75 billion in five new data centers in Aragón, Spain, starting land purchases in late 2025 and aiming for operational status by Q2 2027, with projected completion by 2034.
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52% Bias Score
Spain to Offer Free Instant Money Transfers Starting January 9th
Starting January 9th, 2024, most Spanish banks will offer free instant money transfers up to €100,000, complying with a new EU directive aiming to boost digital finance and unlock €200 billion daily held in delayed transfers, potentially generating €1.8 billion annually.
Spain to Offer Free Instant Money Transfers Starting January 9th
Starting January 9th, 2024, most Spanish banks will offer free instant money transfers up to €100,000, complying with a new EU directive aiming to boost digital finance and unlock €200 billion daily held in delayed transfers, potentially generating €1.8 billion annually.
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28% Bias Score
Spanish Ministry Compensates Sexual Assault Victim for Judicial Failures
The Spanish Ministry of Justice awarded €60,000 to a woman who was sexually assaulted by a former university dean after the Constitutional Court deemed a reduced sentence due to reporting delays 'unreasonable', highlighting systemic flaws in handling sexual assault cases and the need for gender-sens...
Spanish Ministry Compensates Sexual Assault Victim for Judicial Failures
The Spanish Ministry of Justice awarded €60,000 to a woman who was sexually assaulted by a former university dean after the Constitutional Court deemed a reduced sentence due to reporting delays 'unreasonable', highlighting systemic flaws in handling sexual assault cases and the need for gender-sens...
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44% Bias Score
Spain Grants Asylum to Venezuelan Opposition Leader
Spain granted political asylum to Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia on September 8th, ensuring him travel documents and protection from international arrest warrants outside Venezuela, while he plans to return to Venezuela on January 10th for the presidential inauguration.
Spain Grants Asylum to Venezuelan Opposition Leader
Spain granted political asylum to Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia on September 8th, ensuring him travel documents and protection from international arrest warrants outside Venezuela, while he plans to return to Venezuela on January 10th for the presidential inauguration.
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36% Bias Score