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Scholz urged Spain for a gas pipeline that Spain doesn't produce
In August 2022, Scholz pushed for a gas pipeline from Spain to supply Germany. Spain doesn't extract gas; it only has pipelines and buys it abroad.
Sep 27, 2026 · 212 replies
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How much would rent or housing cost in Spain without immigrants?
A model estimates the impact of population on housing prices in Spain. Discover how the absence of immigrants would affect the market.
Sep 27, 2026 · 2 replies
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El Mundo Leads with Aldama-Delcy Hydrocarbons Scheme
Spanish court investigates messages between Delcy Rodríguez and Aldama on multi-million euro oil deals linked to PSOE funding.
Sep 27, 2026 · 52 replies
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Milei Wins in Argentina, Peronism Loses Strongholds
Milei wins the 2023 Argentine elections by ten points, with Peronism falling in historic strongholds. Dollarization and austerity are the open questions.
Sep 27, 2026 · 586 replies
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The theory that Arana invented Basque names in the 19th century
Debate's core thesis: Arana devised equivalences like Perdiñanda-Fernando or Koldobika-Luis. 16th-century names included Martín or Ana, according to a participant.
Sep 27, 2026 · 214 replies
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Tsarist Chair Restored: Forum User Dates It Before 1919
Restored Wojciechow Factory chair (1872-1933) damaged in a 1944 Soviet bombing raid; a forum user dates it before 1919 due to a Cyrillic stamp.
Sep 27, 2026 · 15 replies
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Japan Reclaims Kuril Islands While Russia is Bogged Down in Ukraine
Japan reclaims the Kuril Islands from a Russia stuck in Ukraine: a forum thread compares fleets and GDP. Reclaiming is not invading.
Sep 27, 2026 · 169 replies
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Brazil laughs during Aboriginal ritual in Australia
Brazil's national team drew 1-1 with Australia after laughing during an Aboriginal smoke ceremony in Townsville; the controversy has just begun.
Sep 27, 2026 · 28 replies
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Venezuela Earthquake: USGS Estimates Damages Up to 20% of GDP
USGS estimates tens of thousands dead and damages between 2% and 20% of Venezuela's GDP after the 7.5 magnitude earthquake, the largest in its history.
Sep 27, 2026 · 693 replies
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Buying Crypto Without KYC: Which Exchanges Remain and Why They're Disappearing
MiCA and payment gateways are tightening the noose: KYC-free exchanges are falling one by one, with P2P emerging as the last way to buy crypto with euros.
Sep 27, 2026 · 53 replies
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Forum user points to site ads, not Firefox, as cause of slowdown
Users report high Firefox memory usage, but investigation suggests intrusive ads on a discussion portal, not the browser itself, are to blame.
Sep 27, 2026 · 107 replies
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Deposed Kaiser's Letter on Jews
In 1939, former German Emperor Wilhelm II wrote about Jewish people. We examine the context and meaning of his words.
Sep 27, 2026 · 12 replies
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Gamer Travels 40 Minutes to Defend His Usual Spot
A forum user recounts a 40-minute journey to his local betting shop, a dispute over a seat, and the daily grind.
Sep 27, 2026 · 17 replies
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Shopping Basket Jumps 50% According to Receipts, Not CPI
Eroski shop goes from €98 to €156.41 while official CPI shows 10-15% rises, receipts reveal up to 50% on basic foods.
Sep 27, 2026 · 169 replies
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German Ex-General: "Ukraine is a US-Russia Power Struggle"
A German ex-general views the Ukraine war as a power play between the US and Russia, with little movement on the front lines for over a year.
Sep 27, 2026 · 137 replies
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Forum Estimates Spain's Reserve Forces at Under 5,000
Discussion on hypothetical mobilization: participants estimate Spain has fewer than 5,000 reservists and doubt it would occur.
Sep 27, 2026 · 232 replies
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University Students Fail Satellite Question: The Viral Video and Its Traps
Viral video shows university students unable to identify Earth's natural satellite. Examining the selective nature of viral content and cultural knowledge.
Sep 27, 2026 · 171 replies
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Mussolini edited the socialist newspaper before inventing fascism
Mussolini led the Italian Socialist Party's newspaper before inventing fascism, fueling the debate on whether fascism originated from the left.
Sep 27, 2026 · 599 replies
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Canary Islands: 17 Million Tourists and Spain's Worst Poverty
Canary Islands expects 17 million tourists while facing Spain's worst poverty rates. Tourism directly or indirectly accounts for 64% of the islands' GDP.
Sep 27, 2026 · 728 replies
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Unverified Kurdish Execution Video Surfaces Amidst Crises
An unverified video of alleged Kurdish executions resurfaces during Turkey-NATO tensions, raising questions about its origin and authenticity.
Sep 27, 2026 · 116 replies
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Home Arcade with CRT: The Odyssey of Cables and Converters
Setting up a CRT arcade machine involves choosing between Raspberry Pi, MisterFPGA, or old PC, and dealing with converters. The real challenge isn't cost, but actual use.
Sep 27, 2026 · 54 replies
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Russia Bans Gasoline and Diesel Exports Starting September
Russia banned gasoline and diesel exports on September 21, 2023, to curb domestic inflation, despite setting a record for diesel sales in March.
Sep 27, 2026 · 281 replies
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Resident Claims Officers Asked Him to Remove Russian Flag
A resident alleges police officers requested the removal of a Russian flag from his balcony. Spanish law 39/1981 only governs flags on public buildings.
Sep 27, 2026 · 183 replies
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Are We Creating Our Own Reality? Reflections on Perception and Collective Influence
Exploring the idea that our collective perceptions and attention might play a more significant role in shaping reality than we assume. Are we the orchestra?
Sep 27, 2026 · 8 replies
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Mel Gibson Slams Pedro Sánchez's Immigration Policy at UN
Mel Gibson criticizes Pedro Sánchez's immigration policy at the UN, calling the Spanish president a "son of a bitch". We analyze the context of these statements.
Sep 27, 2026 · 5 replies
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Antisemitic Tropes Resurface: Far-Right Links Immigration to 'Racial Purity'
Far-right groups are using antisemitic and racist rhetoric, linking immigration to 'racial purity' and invoking conspiracy theories.
Sep 27, 2026 · 8 replies
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Muslim Economy Debate Sparks Backlash and Criticism Online
A forum discussion on the 'Muslim economy' devolves into insults against Muslims and mutual accusations among participants.
Sep 27, 2026 · 43 replies
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Linux Dominates Supercomputers, But Not Your Home PC
Linux powers 482 of the top 500 supercomputers, but home users face driver and software hurdles. Open system usability, in data.
Sep 27, 2026 · 308 replies
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Budget Printers: The €1 Cartridge That Changes Everything
HP ink cartridges cost €20 for 120 pages (€0.17/page). Compatible Brother cartridges cut costs to €0.05 per page.
Sep 27, 2026 · 105 replies
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Burger King hikes Whopper price by 6%, cuts chicken wings
Burger King's Whopper now costs €5.25, up 6% in two months. Chicken wings reduced in portion size. Mid-range meals approach €15.
Sep 27, 2026 · 149 replies