

Spain's Economic Success: A Contrast Between Perception and Reality
Despite similar economic growth rates to 1997, Spain boasts significantly lower unemployment and public debt in 2024, though internal perceptions of the economy remain negative despite positive international assessments.
Spain's Economic Success: A Contrast Between Perception and Reality
Despite similar economic growth rates to 1997, Spain boasts significantly lower unemployment and public debt in 2024, though internal perceptions of the economy remain negative despite positive international assessments.
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44% Bias Score


Spain's 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill Faces Political and Economic Headwinds
A Spanish bill proposes reducing the workweek to 37.5 hours without pay cuts, impacting 12.55 million workers, with Catalonia, Madrid, and Andalusia most affected, sparking political debate and business opposition.
Spain's 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill Faces Political and Economic Headwinds
A Spanish bill proposes reducing the workweek to 37.5 hours without pay cuts, impacting 12.55 million workers, with Catalonia, Madrid, and Andalusia most affected, sparking political debate and business opposition.
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48% Bias Score


Hainan Airlines' Interest in Air Europa Shakes Up Investment Race
Hainan Airlines, China's largest private airline, is exploring an investment in Air Europa, creating uncertainty for other bidders including IAG and impacting Air Europa's capital opening process.
Hainan Airlines' Interest in Air Europa Shakes Up Investment Race
Hainan Airlines, China's largest private airline, is exploring an investment in Air Europa, creating uncertainty for other bidders including IAG and impacting Air Europa's capital opening process.
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52% Bias Score


Spain's January Job Losses Spark Concerns Amidst Policy Debates
Spain's Social Security lost 242,148 affiliates in January 2024, averaging 11,530 job losses daily, coinciding with debates on reduced work hours and minimum wage increases, prompting concerns from employers about the impact on job creation.
Spain's January Job Losses Spark Concerns Amidst Policy Debates
Spain's Social Security lost 242,148 affiliates in January 2024, averaging 11,530 job losses daily, coinciding with debates on reduced work hours and minimum wage increases, prompting concerns from employers about the impact on job creation.
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56% Bias Score


Spain's Economic Boom Fueled by Migrant Workers
Modou Mbakié's successful integration into the Spanish workforce, facilitated by the Adsis foundation, illustrates a broader trend: migrants filled 40% of new jobs in Spain in the past two years, particularly in sectors like auto mechanics and hospitality, prompting the government to regularize 300,...
Spain's Economic Boom Fueled by Migrant Workers
Modou Mbakié's successful integration into the Spanish workforce, facilitated by the Adsis foundation, illustrates a broader trend: migrants filled 40% of new jobs in Spain in the past two years, particularly in sectors like auto mechanics and hospitality, prompting the government to regularize 300,...
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56% Bias Score


Spain's Economy Outperforms Eurozone with 2.6% Growth Forecast for 2025
Spain's economy is projected to grow by 2.6% in 2025, outperforming the Eurozone's 1.1% forecast, due to strong domestic consumption, investment, and a robust labor market, creating over one million jobs by 2026, while unemployment falls to 9.7%.
Spain's Economy Outperforms Eurozone with 2.6% Growth Forecast for 2025
Spain's economy is projected to grow by 2.6% in 2025, outperforming the Eurozone's 1.1% forecast, due to strong domestic consumption, investment, and a robust labor market, creating over one million jobs by 2026, while unemployment falls to 9.7%.
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40% Bias Score

Polish Fund Launches Bid to Acquire 100% of Talgo
The Polish Development Fund (PFR) announced a bid to acquire 100% of Talgo, a Spanish train manufacturer, competing with a Basque consortium's offer for a smaller stake. PFR aims for a full takeover, highlighting potential synergies with its subsidiary Pesa and promising to maintain Talgo's Spanish ...

Polish Fund Launches Bid to Acquire 100% of Talgo
The Polish Development Fund (PFR) announced a bid to acquire 100% of Talgo, a Spanish train manufacturer, competing with a Basque consortium's offer for a smaller stake. PFR aims for a full takeover, highlighting potential synergies with its subsidiary Pesa and promising to maintain Talgo's Spanish ...
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44% Bias Score

Spain's Economic Growth Slows, But Employment Soars in January 2025
Spain's private sector growth slowed to 54 points in January 2025 from 56.8 in December, but employment increased significantly, reaching its highest since January 2007, driven by strong services sector performance and internal demand; however, rising costs are a concern.

Spain's Economic Growth Slows, But Employment Soars in January 2025
Spain's private sector growth slowed to 54 points in January 2025 from 56.8 in December, but employment increased significantly, reaching its highest since January 2007, driven by strong services sector performance and internal demand; however, rising costs are a concern.
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28% Bias Score

Spain's Housing Shortage: Santander CEO Calls for Regulatory Reform
Banco Santander reports record €12.574 billion profit in 2024; Chairwoman Ana Botín highlights Spain's 500,000-unit annual housing shortage, urging regulatory reform to attract investment and increase construction.

Spain's Housing Shortage: Santander CEO Calls for Regulatory Reform
Banco Santander reports record €12.574 billion profit in 2024; Chairwoman Ana Botín highlights Spain's 500,000-unit annual housing shortage, urging regulatory reform to attract investment and increase construction.
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44% Bias Score

Indra Acquires Hispasat with €700 Million in Financing from BBVA and BNP Paribas
BBVA and BNP Paribas provided €700 million to finance Indra's acquisition of 89% of Hispasat, a Spanish satellite operator, aiming to create a national defense giant; however, market concerns exist regarding competition and valuation.

Indra Acquires Hispasat with €700 Million in Financing from BBVA and BNP Paribas
BBVA and BNP Paribas provided €700 million to finance Indra's acquisition of 89% of Hispasat, a Spanish satellite operator, aiming to create a national defense giant; however, market concerns exist regarding competition and valuation.
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36% Bias Score

Spain's January Job Losses: Record Employment Amidst Seasonal Decline and Gender Disparity
In January 2025, Spain lost 242,148 jobs, primarily affecting women and the commerce sector, despite record overall employment (21,095,814) and historically low unemployment (2,599,443); this aligns with seasonal trends but raises concerns about gender inequality.

Spain's January Job Losses: Record Employment Amidst Seasonal Decline and Gender Disparity
In January 2025, Spain lost 242,148 jobs, primarily affecting women and the commerce sector, despite record overall employment (21,095,814) and historically low unemployment (2,599,443); this aligns with seasonal trends but raises concerns about gender inequality.
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48% Bias Score

Spain's Q4 GDP Growth Outpaces Expectations Amidst Housing Crisis
Spain's Q4 2024 GDP grew 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, exceeding expectations, driven by tourism, agriculture, and domestic demand; unemployment fell to 10.61%, a post-2008 low, but housing and cost of living crises persist.

Spain's Q4 GDP Growth Outpaces Expectations Amidst Housing Crisis
Spain's Q4 2024 GDP grew 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, exceeding expectations, driven by tourism, agriculture, and domestic demand; unemployment fell to 10.61%, a post-2008 low, but housing and cost of living crises persist.
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36% Bias Score