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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.

• Why Aren't More Homes Being Built as Prices Keep Rising?
  Despite soaring prices, new construction lags. Factors include expensive land, slow permits, and labor shortages, creating a supply-demand imbalance.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 22 replies
• Celebrity Bodies: An Asset That Ages Poorly
  The physique of famous women acts as an asset with an expiration date: nutritionists, drugs, and genetics play a role in aging.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 140 replies
• Russia Offers Peace to Ukraine: Neutrality and Three Territories
  Russia conditions a ceasefire in Ukraine on constitutional changes: guaranteed neutrality, and Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk as Russian territory.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 203 replies
• Ibex 35: Sideways Between 11,200 and 11,800, Volatility at 27
  May 2015 saw the Ibex 35 trade between 11,200 and 11,800, with volatility peaking at 27. ACS divested at a loss, and Bankia's shares were valued by Goldman Sachs.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 441 replies
• The enduring debate: Did Arabs civilize Spain?
  The debate over whether Al-Andalus civilized Spain rages online, with opposing narratives of genocide versus agricultural heritage.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 21 replies
• Tom Clancy's The Hunt for Red October: The Mystery of the Insurance Salesman Who Knew Too Much
  Discover the secrets behind Tom Clancy's "The Hunt for Red October." Did an insurance salesman truly detail Soviet military tech so accurately he was investigated?
  Sep 26, 2026 · 19 replies
• PP and PSOE and corruption: it's not a bug, it's the system
  Ayuso's penthouse is described as irregular but not judicially processed: analysis on whether the PP will change anything by replacing "sanchismo".
  Sep 26, 2026 · 45 replies
• Water Intake: From 1.5 Liters to 5 Liters, Almost No One Measures
  The 1.5-liter mark is often cited, but daily water consumption varies widely, from 33 cl to 5-6 liters. Most people don't track their intake.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 53 replies
• Nissan Juke Turbo: £2,250 at the garage vs. £900 in Germany
  A Nissan Juke turbo costs £2,250 at the garage and £900 new from Germany. Breakdown of parts and labor that challenges the quote.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 305 replies
• Spanish Retail Suffers Steep Decline Amidst Soaring Inflation
  elEconomista.es reports a significant drop in Spanish retail sales, linked to 4.3% inflation in August. Fuel prices near 2 euros.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 84 replies
• Portfolios in the red: Reported losses of up to €40,000
  Reported losses of up to €40,000, portfolios not selling due to dividends, and a user's thesis that central banks are preventing another 2008.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 133 replies
• New Book Reignites Debate on Spanish Civil War and the Republic
  A recent book challenges the legitimacy of the 1931 elections, sparking renewed discussion about Spain's Second Republic and the Civil War.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 17 replies
• Madrid Room Rentals Hit €608 Average as Sharers Age
  The average rent for a room in Madrid is now €608, with 7% of flatsharers over 50. Debate heats up over causes.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 74 replies
• La Rápita and Castrillo: Name Changes Under Debate
  A participant claims the La Rápita name change vote reached 70%, representing 18% of the census, below the agreed 20% threshold.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 23 replies
• Five Dates a Day on Tinder: The Unaccounted Bill
  Sonia, 29, goes on five Tinder dates daily without closing any. The case reveals a slot machine-like reward system and a bill paid by...
  Sep 26, 2026 · 286 replies
• Mad Max Style: Dozens of Fuel Tankers Cross from Syria to Iraq to Ease Gas Crisis
  Dozens of fuel tankers are transporting gasoline from Syria to Iraq, alleviating fuel shortages after the Iranian blockade. A hydrocarbon airlift.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 5 replies
• Two Years Apart: Forum Speculates on Remittances
  A long-distance relationship spanning two years across an ocean: discussions touch upon money sent, nationality, and the cost of reunification.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 16 replies
• Raising a Newborn at –64°C in Yakutsk: Real Life
  A Russian YouTuber's documentary: a day raising a newborn at –64°C in Yakutsk, amidst doubts of propaganda and a summer of mud and mosquitoes.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 18 replies
• Iran Hits US Carrier, 30 Sailors Injured; US Casualties Near 1000, Grok Confirms
  30 US sailors injured in incidents with Iran. Total US casualties in the region exceed 860. Understand the economic and strategic impact.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 2 replies
• Spanish Women's "Chonismo": A Bold Urban Fashion Statement
  The "chonismo" trend in Spain, featuring tattoos, piercings, and chains, is redefining urban fashion with a provocative and ostentatious style.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 3 replies
• Care Homes Eat Pensions: The Soaring Cost of Eldercare in Spain
  Care homes cost €1,500-€2,500/month while pensions fall short. Caring for Alzheimer's patients becomes the latest family burden.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 267 replies
• Suno: The AI That Composes Songs from Two Verses
  Suno generates sung songs from four phrases and limits the free version to two verses. The AI that threatens to bring the cost of producing a track to zero.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 911 replies
• Alcàsser: The Non-Existent Pentothal and the YouTubers' Circus
  The star documentary on Alcàsser promised a thiopental narcoanalysis on Miguel Ricart. Not a single frame of the supposed interrogation has aired, fueling a debate turned entertainment.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 7346 replies
• The study blaming 5G for coronavirus never underwent peer review
  A paper indexed on PubMed claimed 5G waves caused coronavirus. It lacked peer review, was an eight-page editorial, and was eventually retracted.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 545 replies
• The 'magnetized vaccinated' hoax started as a joke
  The 'magnetized vaccinated' hoax began as a joke with coins and ended up attributing magnetism to graphene and 5G. There is no evidence to support it.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 698 replies
• Madrid's Storm Misses Target: Expected 200 Liters, Only 30-60 Arrive
  Models predicted 200 l/m2 for Madrid, more than double the 1972 record. The heavy rain hit Toledo and La Sagra instead.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 572 replies
• Electric Cars Cool Down: Buyers Experience Buyer's Remorse
  Cold weather significantly impacts EV range: Tesla loses 1%, Polestar 60%, and another 54%. Buyers regret electric car purchases as the industry re-evaluates.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 501 replies
• New Law Eliminates 1.5-Meter Mask Exemption
  The 'new normality' law removes the mask exemption for maintaining 1.5 meters distance outdoors. Approved with 199 votes in favor and 57 abstentions.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 540 replies
• Cancer: The 3.5cm Tumor That Vanished in 60 Days
  A case claims a 3.5cm lung tumor was cured with phytotherapy in 60 days. Lacks biopsy and data; 5-year survival remains 16%.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 535 replies
• Pensions of €2,500 and Rents: The Generational Divide
  The generational gap widens in Spain: pensions of €2,500 versus salaries of €1,000 and apartments costing ten times annual salary.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 756 replies