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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.

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion Fatally Shot in São Paulo
  Leandro Ló, a multiple jiu-jitsu world champion, was shot in the head in São Paulo after subduing a military police officer, according to preliminary reports.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 138 replies
• The Economist Cover Imagines China at the Center of a New World Order
  The Economist's latest cover places China at the global center, surrounded by Russia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, sparking debate about the dollar's future.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 134 replies
• Construction Sole Trader: From 300 Euros to Seven Employees
  Started with 300 euros and a van. Grew to a team of seven and still on the edge: how a sole trader balances the books.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 200 replies
• Is the System Deliberately Making Spaniards Dumber?
  A recent controversy suggests the system has intentionally dulled the Spanish population, but lacks evidence or data.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 24 replies
• Lottery: Suspicious Patterns and Undisputed Opacity
  Probability explains consecutive numbers, but the repeated 73073 and 11 Bonoloto winners fuel doubts about lottery draws.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 246 replies
• Construction Grinds to a Halt: Permits at One-Eighth of 2006 Peak
  Aggregate supply dries up, building permits plummet to an eighth of 2006 levels, and cement sales are at a quarter: the construction sector issues a warning.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 245 replies
• Brazil: Reports of Roadblocks Surface After Lula's Narrow 0.9% Victory
  Lula won Brazil's election by 0.9%. Social media messages report trucker blockades and fraud claims.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 160 replies
• Sánchez reveals ship carrying arms to Ukraine
  Sánchez reveals the name of the Ysabel, the ship that, according to the thread, was carrying weapons and 200 tons of ammunition to Gdynia.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 171 replies
• ValPPCC Warned Against Entering the Stock Market on March 9
  The S&P 500 plunged from 2,800-2,900 to 2,100-2,200 in two and a half weeks, according to ValPPCC, who advised against buying in March.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 251 replies
• Hu Jintao Removed from Chinese Congress Amid Purge Rumors
  Hu Jintao was escorted out of the closing of the 20th Chinese Communist Party Congress, sparking conflicting accounts of a purge.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 192 replies
• Compact Hi-Fi Systems: It's Your Ears, Not the Price Tag, That Matter
  A 780-euro Hi-Fi system doesn't sound better than your ears allow. Your hearing, room, and the master recording are more decisive than price.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 210 replies
• IEA Warns: 'The Biggest Energy Crisis in History'
  The IEA warns of the biggest energy crisis in history following the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the offensive against Iran on February 28th.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 18 replies
• Monthly Groceries for Two Hit €400: Even Store Brands Aren't Saving Shoppers Anymore
  Two people spend €400 monthly on basic groceries, with a single shop costing €130. Rising prices for oil and beer are notable.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 263 replies
• Carlos Alcaraz: Trophies Yes, But The Real Fight Is For His Image
  The debate around Carlos Alcaraz isn't about tennis: it's about whether a champion without a model's physique can secure major endorsement deals.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 315 replies
• Why Some Pay €20 for Electricity and Others €140 Monthly
  Discover why electricity bills vary wildly from €20 to €140. Learn about contracted power, time-of-use rates, and heating choices.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 456 replies
• Tenant Protections: From Republican Postponement to Francoist Appropriation
  Explore how the 1931 rent strike pushed for tenant protections, initially stalled by the Republic and later expanded under Franco.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 1 replies
• Audio attributed to a non-commissioned officer about training with deceased soldiers
  An audio recording, allegedly from a non-commissioned officer, details a military exercise. It mentions three fatalities, though other accounts suggest two deaths and one missing.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 251 replies
• Running vs. HIIT: The endurance running cult faces challenges
  The death of a runner in the Gijón Half Marathon fuels the debate between running and HIIT. Analysis of the wear and tear of continuous running.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 129 replies
• China Manufactures 7nm Chips Without US-Banned Lithography
  SMIC claims 7nm chip production using DUV, bypassing US ban on ASML's EUV. Market shows little reaction, while the gap with Apple widens.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 104 replies
• Height Plays a Bigger Role Than Admitted in the Partner Market
  In Spain, 90% of women are under 1.75m. Height filters in partners discard almost all candidates and weigh differently by sex.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 132 replies
• French police officer knocked down by projectile during pension protests
  A French police officer is struck down by an unidentified projectile during pension reform protests, reigniting tensions between Macron and the public.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 183 replies
• The 100% Blackout We've Waited Years For, But It Never Arrived
  Years after Europe was warned of a 100% chance of a blackout, it hasn't happened. Prepping with supplies and ammunition continues.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 171 replies
• Sudden Deaths in Football: From Apolinário to Izquierdo
  From Alex Apolinário (2021) to Juan Izquierdo (2024): the growing tally of footballers who die suddenly, with no official statistics to...
  Sep 27, 2026 · 377 replies
• Gold, land, and €2,000 in food: investing for collapse
  The joint order for freeze-dried food for a collapse failed, costing one person €2,000. How to invest for extreme scenarios.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 282 replies
• The Bomb Against Feijóo That Never Exploded
  Sánchez's circle claimed to have data to destabilize Feijóo. The yacht photo with Marcial Dorado appeared; the atomic bomb remains unexploded.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 340 replies
• Belgian Gas "Ten Times More Expensive" Than US: Febeliec Warns of More Factory Shutdowns
  Febeliec reports Belgian industrial gas is ten times pricier than in the US. Peter Claes fears further shutdowns. In Spain, Ferroatlántica also halts production.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 230 replies
• Russian TV Admits Ukraine Could Field a Million Soldiers, Forum User Claims
  A forum user reports Russian state TV discussing Ukraine's potential to mobilize a million troops, suggesting a prolonged and costly conflict.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 128 replies
• A €146 Bitcoin Bar Tab Now Worth €10,000
  In 2016, 100 people got 0.004 BTC (€1.46) for a beer. Today, that round is worth nearly €10,000. See how a paid invitation became a fortune.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 301 replies
• Forum user spots 1983 watch as flaw in 1970s test
  Several users point out the anachronism in the 1970 scene is a Longines from 1983; other clues remain unconfirmed.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 32 replies
• Kiev Mayor Did Not Cede Power to Military, Appointed Commander for Defense
  Reports of Kiev's mayor handing over power to military command during the siege are debunked: it was a defense appointment, not a resignation.
  Sep 27, 2026 · 118 replies