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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.

• €1,100 Net Monthly: The Real Reason for Spain's Low Activity Rate
  Spain's activity rate is often cited as proof of laziness, but the actual calculation of working for €1,100 net per month tells a different story.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 560 replies
• Wagner takes Rostov and advances towards Moscow: 24 hours of rebellion
  Wagner columns enter Rostov-on-Don, a convoy advances towards Moscow, and Prigozhin's rebellion collapses in a day. Key points of the challenge to the Kremlin.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 685 replies
• Masks Persist: 9 out of 10 Still Masked in Madrid, Forum Users Report
  On the first day masks were optional outdoors, forum users in Madrid and Barcelona reported 90% and 95% mask usage respectively. A look at the lingering mask trend.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 813 replies
• Paco Gastronomy: Iberian Recipes Beyond the Pose
  Paco Gastronomy: Traditional Iberian cuisine, from lentils to ratatouille, rejecting culinary pretentiousness.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 598 replies
• Graphene and 5G: The Massacre That Never Arrives
  A 5G frequency would activate graphene in vaccines and cause a massacre. 5G has been active for years, and the prophecy remains without a date or casualties.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 631 replies
• Riazor Blues: From Far-Right to 'Reds,' According to Forum
  Rival ultras roam La Coruña unchallenged. A forum user claims Riazor Blues have shifted to 'nationalist reds,' marking a potential hierarchy change in fan groups.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 57 replies
• Professional Chef Answers Home Cooking Questions
  A chef with three restaurants and hotel kitchen experience shares tips on everything from sauces to Christmas dinner, debunking common cooking myths.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 509 replies
• Belen Ice: The Viral Lockdown Video and Her Suspended Account
  A young woman, known as Belen Ice online, went viral in 2020 with a video criticizing lockdown measures. Her Twitter account was later suspended.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 743 replies
• Interior Ministry Busts Reptile Trafficking Ring, Seizes Over 200 Animals
  Over 200 reptiles seized, 110 protected under CITES, in sting led by Guardia Civil. Three arrested for species trafficking.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 0 replies
• The 024 Line: Listening, Not Rescuing
  The 024 line listens and offers support, but it's not an emergency service. For immediate crises, dial 112.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 92 replies
• Land, Public Banks, and Low Rates: Who Made Housing More Expensive?
  Restricted land, unchecked lending, and low ECB rates: the rise in Spanish housing prices has specific culprits, none of whom are...
  Sep 26, 2026 · 576 replies
• From Iberdrola at €7.80 to 50% in Cash: A Post-Covid Journey
  An investor bought 2,000 Iberdrolas at €7.80 in March 2020 and ended up with 50% in cash after rotating to Chinese fintech and short-selling attacks.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 550 replies
• Loneliness Hits Young Adults Harder Than Seniors
  Gallup and Meta report 27% of young adults feel lonely, surpassing the 17% of seniors. AI threatens to worsen isolation.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 231 replies
• Grok 3 is Now Free: What It Does and Why It's Half-Censored
  Grok 3 opens its access for free: 20 daily images, fewer filters than ChatGPT and Gemini according to its proponents, and a paywall for a few hours.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 913 replies
• Two Civil Guards Killed in Barbate After Narco-Boat Attack
  Tragedy in Barbate: Two Civil Guards die when their patrol boat is rammed by a narco-boat. The incident highlights a critical lack of resources and the pervasive issue of drug trafficking.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 836 replies
• Excess Mortality in Spain: The 13,909 Deaths That Don't Add Up
  Between January and June 2020, Spain registered 13,909 more deaths than in 2018, compared to the 43,000 official COVID fatalities. The data that reopens the debate…
  Sep 26, 2026 · 563 replies
• Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Cargo Ship Hits Key Structure, Sparking Infrastructure Debate
  A cargo ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after losing power, leading to its collapse and reigniting discussions on US infrastructure.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 564 replies
• Moscow Attack: 140 Dead Amidst Dispute Over Responsibility
  The Crocus City Hall attack claimed 140 lives in Moscow. While jihadist claims exist, theories of false flag operations and Ukrainian involvement persist.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 790 replies
• Mercadona: Entering at 9:28 PM and threatening legal action
  A customer enters Mercadona at 9:28 PM, is blocked by a guard, allowed in by the manager, but then refused payment. He discusses burofax and court.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 801 replies
• Sánchez and Feijóo's Face-Off Avoids Debt Discussion
  Sánchez and Feijóo's face-to-face debate, with no mention of public debt, supplier payments, or debt servicing.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 827 replies
• Vascular COVID and the Debate on Transmission
  Study confirms COVID damages the vascular system, reopening debate on SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 507 replies
• France Riots Damage Exceeds €1 Billion, State Responsibility Questioned
  Riots across France caused over €1 billion in damages, surpassing 2005 unrest. Focus shifts to state responsibility for the underlying issues.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 537 replies
• Vitamin D3 at 100,000 IU Daily: The Coimbra Protocol Dividing Opinion
  The Coimbra protocol suggests up to 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 per kilo of body weight to combat autoimmune diseases. Skeptics fear kidney damage and hypercalcemia.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 535 replies
• Renfe's '500 Gigabytes' Data Breach: Numbers Don't Add Up
  Renfe claims attackers stole names and emails, but El Mundo reports 500GB. The discrepancy raises questions about the scale of the breach.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 28 replies
• Valencian Covid Passport: 76,315 Vaccinated, Not 132,000
  Ministry reports show 76,315 vaccinated in Valencia during Covid passport period, contradicting President Puig's claim of 132,000.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 959 replies
• 300 Drownings in 2018: The Analogy Comparing Swimming and Vaccination
  In 2018, there were around 300 drownings in Spain, yet swimming isn't banned. This analogy fueled the debate on vaccination, its efficacy, and fatality rates.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 1099 replies
• Muscle Yes, Date No: An X-Ray of 'Xoxoinflation'
  A man with a superhero physique is rejected on a date, sparking debate about 'xoxoinflation' and dating market expectations.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 108 replies
• Gaza Day 331: 700 Israeli Soldiers Dead, 101 Hostages Remain
  Day 331 of the Gaza war: 700 Israeli soldiers killed, 101 hostages still inside, and a front stretching from Rafah to Jenin. The figures don't add up.
  Sep 26, 2026 · 607 replies
• Bill Gates' $70 Watch Costs Double in Spain
  Bill Gates wears a $70 Casio Marlin Duro watch. In the US it costs $70, but in Spain it's €140. Cheap quality vs. luxury.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 145 replies
• On-air groping on Cuatro: prosecutor seeks 18 months
  Prosecutor seeks 18 months for groping a Cuatro journalist live on air, while some claim it was staged without proof.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 545 replies