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.
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Comedian Nerea Pérez de las Heras has part of her right leg amputated
Comedian Nerea Pérez de las Heras lost part of her right leg after a sea accident on July 23, which she recounted on Instagram.
Sep 25, 2026 · 533 replies
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Instagram Post Details 3-Hour Gender-Based Attack, Igniting Debate
A public denunciation of gender-based violence on Instagram reignites debate on transactional relationships, breakups, and lack of compensation.
Sep 25, 2026 · 21 replies
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"600-700 officers" at Barajas, according to a forum user
A forum user estimates Barajas's immigration control staff at 600-700; another suggests filtering at the source. The cost of salaries and rent is debated.
Sep 25, 2026 · 15 replies
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Stock Market Simulator: €100,000 Virtual vs. Real Crash
A stock market simulator with €100,000 virtual cash attracted novice investors: one hit +45% in two days, another lost 40% in a week.
Sep 25, 2026 · 585 replies
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Forgotten TVE Shows and Others No One Remembers
Maldita la hora lasted three weeks; Jazz entre amigos aired late. A look back at forgotten Spanish TV shows and why no one remembers them...
Sep 25, 2026 · 384 replies
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Rubiales's Standoff: Who Controls Spanish Football?
Luis Rubiales refuses to resign, turning the kiss controversy into a power struggle for Spanish football against the government and FIFA.
Sep 25, 2026 · 502 replies
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PP Votes Against Burqa Ban
The PP votes against banning the burqa in Spain, sparking debate on economic and social impacts. Discover the details.
Sep 25, 2026 · 6 replies
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German Police Arrest Protesters Against Mandatory Military Service
German police detain demonstrators protesting mandatory military service in Berlin amid concerns over potential army expansion. Thousands took to the streets.
Sep 25, 2026 · 0 replies
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Spain's PP Votes Against Burqa Ban, Sparking Debate
Spain's People's Party (PP) voted against a proposal to ban the burqa, a decision that has ignited economic and social discussions.
Sep 25, 2026 · 4 replies
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Family Relocates to Ecuador's Amazon Region
A family moves their children to the Ecuadorian Amazon. Some see real estate investment and adventure; others, a "green prison" without school.
Sep 25, 2026 · 20 replies
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Conde Pumpido's Son Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault
Son of the Constitutional Court President released without bail after a group sexual assault accusation amid amnesty proceedings.
Sep 25, 2026 · 677 replies
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Titan Submersible: Five Dead at 4,000 Meters, No Certification
Catastrophic implosion confirmed for the Titan submersible: five dead at 4,000 meters, $250,000 per seat. Material fatigue and zero certification.
Sep 25, 2026 · 562 replies
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Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Debuts with Snaps in Focus
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS arrives with Snaps under suspicion, Linux Mint 20.1 as an alternative, and the old debate about whether Linux gets viruses. What you need to know.
Sep 25, 2026 · 1270 replies
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Basque Country: Stagnant Population and a Lagging Economy
The Basque Country has added 100,000 inhabitants in 40 years, while its provincial GDP no longer leads, lagging behind cities like Seville and Malaga.
Sep 25, 2026 · 643 replies
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The Sun 'nearby' and flat-earthism: the distance that doesn't add up
The Sun at 150 million km versus the theory it's 'nearby': how flat-earthism gets tangled up with sunsets and the North Star.
Sep 25, 2026 · 1152 replies
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From Zoin to Mute: The Crypto That Survived Two Rebrandings
Zoin became NIX, and NIX became Mute. The same crypto evolved from airdrops and ghostnodes to become the sole DEX on zkSync Era, reaching $2.
Sep 25, 2026 · 775 replies
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Eviction Spotlight Shifts to Paquita, 83, in Madrid
The eviction of Paquita, 83, once again puts the spotlight on Madrid, with some comments suggesting other cases involving elderly women.
Sep 25, 2026 · 23 replies
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Old Rent: Over 100,000 Homes Frozen in Spain
Contracts signed before 1985 allow rents of €50-€300 for properties valued ten times higher. Spain still lacks an official registry.
Sep 25, 2026 · 64 replies
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Silver Didn't Reach $40: 16 Years of a Failed Prediction
Silver fell far short of the $40 target set in 2010. From $16 spot price to a $50 peak in 2011, the prediction never materialized.
Sep 25, 2026 · 535 replies
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Solaria: The Entry Signal That Saw Shares Multiply Tenfold From €0.27
Solaria surged from €0.27 to nearly €7 following a partnership with Repsol and a 214% profit increase. The renewable energy rally few could fully ride.
Sep 25, 2026 · 573 replies
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Saúl Lab Strikes Again with Hypocrisy Exposé
Saúl Lab's latest publication exposes hypocrisy, delving into the economic and social context behind the analysis. Understand the double standards.
Sep 25, 2026 · 11 replies
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Shiba Inu: From 15x Gains to Back to Square One
Shiba Inu briefly became the world's 8th largest cryptocurrency, offering 15x returns. By June 2022, it had erased all its gains.
Sep 25, 2026 · 661 replies
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Algerian Migrant Dies in Ceuta
A 55-year-old Algerian man has died in an illegal settlement in Ceuta. Health services responded after being alerted by other migrants.
Sep 25, 2026 · 14 replies
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Oktoberfest: Munich's Massive Beer Festival and Economic Powerhouse
Millions flock to Munich's Oktoberfest, a cultural and economic giant. Explore its impact on the Bavarian capital.
Sep 25, 2026 · 4 replies
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Rhodes offered to buy Maricarmen's flat: the company said no
James Rhodes offered to pay market rent or buy Maricarmen's flat. Urbagestión rejected everything and the case figures don't add up.
Sep 25, 2026 · 110 replies
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Maricarmen Hospitalized, Eviction War Reignited
Maricarmen, the Madrid resident whose old rent contract isn't being renewed, remains hospitalized in delicate condition as housing returns to the center of the debate.
Sep 25, 2026 · 123 replies
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Puente Mocks BlackRock's €60B Investment in Spain
Óscar Puente sarcastically questioned BlackRock's €60 billion investment in Spain, calling it 'strange' for a major fund to invest in a country with a 'socialist communist Bolivarian' government.
Sep 25, 2026 · 36 replies
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GameStop: From Bankrupt Retailer to $10 Billion Valuation in Days
GameStop surged from 20-year lows to over $10 billion market cap due to a historic short squeeze, with more shares sold short than available.
Sep 25, 2026 · 633 replies
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IBEX 2015: The Rally Defined by Greece and Draghi
January 2015: The IBEX held its ground amid the Swiss franc's -0.75% plunge, Draghi's policy shift, and the threat of a Syriza majority. The debate remained open.
Sep 25, 2026 · 697 replies
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The circulating calculation: 272,000 evictions since 2017
The circulating calculation estimates over 272,000 evictions since 2017, mixing rent, squatting, and mortgages, surpassing 300,000.
Sep 25, 2026 · 33 replies