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The most discussed topics on Burbuja.info - Foro de economía, actualidad y política., summarised in English: Spanish news, economy, housing and society as Spain talks about them.

• The Decline of Bike Shops: High Prices and Online Shopping
  Bike shops are closing due to rising prices and online competition. A forum user notes a 2011 bike model now costs double.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 218 replies
• Chemistry Degree: A Qualification with Limited Opportunities in Spain
  The Chemistry Degree sees more graduates but few job offers. The private sector pays poorly, and the best paths require a master's or doctorate.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 226 replies
• Where Does the Theory Calling Hitler a Communist Come From?
  The argument that Hitler was a communist originates in Anglo-Saxon circles, using the party's name and the pact with Stalin as its basis.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 240 replies
• The Saddest Song in History Has No Winner
  The thread doesn't crown the saddest song in history: among the candidates cited, one has over two billion streams.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 228 replies
• Europe Considers Replacing Toilet Paper with Asian Bidet Showers
  Western Europeans use 15-25 kg of toilet paper annually. Brussels debates the Asian bumgun, but regulation is absent.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 271 replies
• Civil Servants' Salaries: From €26,000 to €50,000 Gross Annually
  A police officer earns up to €45,000 gross per year, or as little as €26,000. Public sector pay sparks debate on wealth and middle-class status in Spain.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 282 replies
• Orriols Refuses to Speak Spanish on Telemadrid, Igniting Catalan Independence Debate
  Sílvia Orriols' refusal to speak Spanish on Telemadrid could attract disillusioned pro-independence voters from Junts and ERC.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 200 replies
• Surplus Value: The Impossible Calculation Sustaining Marxist Theory
  Surplus value is presented as a measurable fact, but it depends on labor value and an impossible calculation using a company's real costs.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 302 replies
• What is Europe? A Debate Reignited by an English Speech
  An English speech on the tyranny of the Spanish Empire sparks a debate about Europe's identity, borders, and the inclusion of Spain and Russia.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 243 replies
• 350 Firms Demand New Airport to Prevent Barajas Collapse
  Madrid Foro Empresarial, backed by Iberia and El Corte Inglés, calls for a second airport due to projected 90 million passengers at Barajas by 2029.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 239 replies
• Málaga Restaurateur Who Said €1,600 Gross, Then Corrected to €1,600 Net
  A Málaga restaurateur claimed to pay €1,600 gross, then corrected to €1,600 net. The cited collective agreement: €1,560 gross in a four-star hotel.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 305 replies
• Gaza Narrative Wars: Viral Photos vs. Medical Facts
  A viral photo claimed Israel caused starvation in Gaza. A medical diagnosis suggested otherwise. This is how the conflict's narrative is fought.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 464 replies
• Passenger Who Missed Flight Over Catalan Language Faces Trial
  Kris Charlier rejects plea deal, taking two Civil Guard officers to court over El Prat airport incident where he missed his flight for speaking Catalan.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 298 replies
• Miami Hotel's Remote Reception: Video Calls Handled from India
  A Miami hotel uses video calls for check-in, with staff in India reportedly costing $80/month versus $1,500 for local employees.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 239 replies
• Bricklayer in Switzerland: From €3,000 to €8,200 Gross in 12 Years
  A Spanish bricklayer in Switzerland earns €8,200 gross monthly after 12 years. He arrived earning €3,000 net, with €8 coffees and €2,000 rent.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 225 replies
• Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines in Response to Medvedev's Warning
  Trump orders the deployment of two nuclear submarines following Medvedev's warning. Only 14 Ohio-class units carry nuclear weapons; the gesture is political, not operational.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 207 replies
• Promised Job, €200 a Month, and No Home: The Network That Helped
  From €500 promised to €200 a month and a night at Barajas T4: citizen aid fills the gap left by social services.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 285 replies
• When the German High Command Knew the War Was Lost
  When did Germany know it had lost WWII? The November 1941 thesis clashes with Canaris, Stalingrad, and 1940.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 207 replies
• Rufián links immigration and repeat offending after abstaining on law
  Rufián no longer abstains due to 'racist whiff': now says repeat offending is 'enormous' and links it to immigration. The shift divides...
  Sep 29, 2026 · 101 replies
• What guns are legal in Spain and what aren't
  Shotguns, .308 rifles, and .22 carbines require D, E, or F licenses. Automatics and certain calibers are restricted.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 174 replies
• DANA Commissioner Hospitalized After Suicide Attempt
  José María Ángel, DANA commissioner, remains hospitalized after a suicide attempt, days after resigning over a fake academic degree.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 237 replies
• Video of Assault in Tortosa Reignites Migration Debate
  A video of an assault in Tortosa sparks a clash between immigration policy and public safety, with no official confirmation of the aggressor's details.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 233 replies
• Eight Million Deportations: The Figure Vox Won't Confirm
  The figure of eight million deportations attributed to Vox is not documented in writing and has no estimated cost. The crux of the matter is the bill.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 203 replies
• British woman, 26, profits from Spanish rentals
  A 26-year-old British woman earning £120,000 a year plans to expand her property portfolio in Spain, reigniting the debate on housing and rentals.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 232 replies
• 3D Study Suggests Bas-Relief Underlies Shroud of Turin
  A 3D model published in Archaeometry proposes the Shroud of Turin was imprinted on a bas-relief, not a human body.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 224 replies
• Spain: 98,784 Hectares Burned in 199 Wildfires This Year
  Spain has accumulated 98,784 hectares burned in 199 wildfires, more than double the same period in 2024. Las Médulas is under threat.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 241 replies
• Tarragona Archbishop Responds to Abascal on Migratory Discourse
  Tarragona Archbishop Joan Planellas tells Abascal a xenophobe cannot be a true Christian, calling VOX's Catholicism a 'trap'.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 206 replies
• Broken-down cars in France: maintenance beats the heat
  Dozens of cars broken down at a French pass due to the heatwave: engines run at 90 degrees and the focus is on maintenance
  Sep 29, 2026 · 209 replies
• Calahorra Attack Leaves Young Man in Medically Induced Coma
  A brutal assault on a young man from Calahorra has left him in a medically induced coma, sparking debate on safety and community.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 219 replies
• Farmworker: 'Without Them, 80% of Fruit Wouldn't Be Picked'
  A farmworker in Lleida states that without immigrant labor, 80% of fruit wouldn't be harvested. The debate highlights low wages and lack of mechanization.
  Sep 29, 2026 · 238 replies