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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.

• Silver Coins: You Pay €70 for 27 Grams and Call It an Investment
  Discover why silver coins can cost €105 for one ounce while others with the same metal sell for €19.90. Explore the mint's premium.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 622 replies
• A forum user claims shaving foam brought down the USSR
  A forum user suggests that female shaving foam, not the CIA, destabilized the Soviet bloc, causing its collapse in six years.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 31 replies
• C, Python, and COBOL: Why There's No Single Preferred Language
  C and C++ dominate among veterans, Python is irreplaceable in deep learning, and COBOL remains critical: there's no preferred language, only context.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 719 replies
• Bitcoin: From $8 to $100 in 2013
  Bitcoin plunged 30% in three hours in 2012 and broke $100 in 2013. The rally that divided skeptics and store-of-value proponents.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 1311 replies
• Is Vinicius Jr. a Different Player After Surgery? Theory Suggests He's Lost His Touch
  A viral internet theory claims Vinicius Jr. has changed post-surgery, impacting his game. We analyze the context.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 7 replies
• Sealing a Tank From the Outside Doesn't Work, Forum Says
  Forum participants agree that sealing cracks from the outside of a water tank is ineffective due to water pressure. The recommended method is to empty and repair from the inside.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 18 replies
• Football Betting vs. Stock Market: The 44% Gain That Doesn't Add Up
  A €1,000 bet on Real Madrid yielded a 44% return in 90 minutes. But the fine print reveals odds, taxes, account limits, and a high loss rate.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 2055 replies
• Novo Nordisk and UnitedHealth: Two Plunges, Two Opposing Theses
  Novo Nordisk drops sharply and UnitedHealth faces legal proceedings. Two plunges and the fiscal impact of the Danish dividend.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 110 replies
• Ibex 35 in July 2012: From Panic to Rebound in One Session
  In July 2012, Ibex futures plunged 6%. Mario Draghi's speech shifted the index's course within hours, sparking a remarkable rebound.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 1533 replies
• Spain's Housing Crisis: The Maricarmen Case Highlights Eviction and Property Rights Debate
  The case of **Maricarmen**, an 87-year-old woman, reignites the debate on property occupation and private ownership in Spain. What lies behind it?
  Sep 25, 2026 · 0 replies
• Forex and DAX Live: 18 Months of Stops, Pips, and Break-Evens
  18 months trading Forex and DAX publicly: 270 pips on one trade, a 100-point stop on the DAX, and a system that switches timeframes.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 530 replies
• Why Recognizing Sunday as a Civil Holiday Matters
  Sunday as a civil holiday offers rest, free time, and space for religious, family, and social life. A necessary respite.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 0 replies
• Pi Network: The Mobile-Mined Crypto That Still Isn't Trading
  Pi Network is mined with a daily tap on your phone and has over 7 million users, but it still doesn't trade on any exchange.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 998 replies
• From Oltra's Ex-Husband to Elma Saiz's Husband: A Legal Case Resurfaces
  Elma Saiz's husband was convicted in 2019 for assaulting three municipal police officers. The case sparks renewed debate on politics and justice.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 5 replies
• Disposing of a body at home: the perfect crime doesn't exist
  Caustic soda doesn't erase a body, DNA acts as an ID, and cell phones betray. Why domestic perfect crimes always fail.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 584 replies
• The Party's Over: Housing Sales Continue to Fall -5.1% in July!!!
  Spanish housing sales dropped 5.1% in July, with a 3% year-to-date decline. The real estate market is cooling.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 10 replies
• Sánchez tells Ceuta to accept 'structural reality' of migration
  Pedro Sánchez states Ceuta must face a 'structural reality' of thousands of migrants, lacking a plan or budget. The analysis draws parallels to the Sahara in 1975.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 370 replies
• A Bitcoin Holder's 2016 Warning: 'Don't Buy Bitcoin'
  A forum user's 2016 warning against Bitcoin, initially dismissed, saw prices quintuple within a year, eventually reaching $90,000.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 796 replies
• Ibex 35 in October 2010: The Prophecy That Ended at 700 Points
  The Ibex 35 closed October 2010 with a range of just 700 points between its highest and lowest points, far from the market's predicted collapse.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 1755 replies
• Brussels Rules Out Gas Supply Issues for Now Despite Lower Reserves
  The European Commission believes gas needs for winter are covered, even with lower-than-usual reserves. Energy supply is deemed secure.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 0 replies
• 44 apartments across 7 companies: the unconfirmed figure
  An unconfirmed figure—44 apartments spread across seven companies—reignites the debate over the assets of those who criticize large property holders.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 27 replies
• Construction Sector Faces Labor Shortage: 1,300€ Wages Fail to Attract Workers
  Construction companies struggle to find laborers, with wages from €1,300 to €3,000 monthly, yet fail to attract new talent or retain existing workers.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 68 replies
• Ibex 35 in 2010: From Inverse ETFs to 6,708 Points
  Inverse ETFs gained traction as the Ibex 35 neared 9,000 points in 2010. The Treasury placed €6 billion, and the ECRI hit lows not seen since 2009.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 1919 replies
• The Mad Max Scenario: Preparing for Economic Collapse
  Economic debate shifts to survival: zero cash in banks, pepper spray, and ready documents. Is collapse imminent?
  Sep 25, 2026 · 19 replies
• Architect Juanpere's partner arrested nine months later
  The autopsy suggested natural causes, but police arrested the partner of architect Josep Juanpere in Madrid nine months after his death.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 14 replies
• Sánchez's Security Detail Outshines the King's
  Six cars and 20 escorts for a TikTok, ten vehicles for a Huelva town: Sánchez's security cordon, including a fourth ring, explained.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 102 replies
• Ibex 35 Dreamed of 17,000, Closed 2010 at 10,000
  The Ibex 35 flirted with 17,000 points in December 2010, but closed at 10,000, with real estate sunk and suspicious trades moving the market.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 1968 replies
• MG ZS Hybrid+ at €20,490: The Chinese SUV's Challenge
  The 196 HP MG ZS Hybrid+ is priced at €20,490 in Spain. Around €7,000 of this could be tariffs and taxes, according to calculations circulating.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 426 replies
• Crypto ICOs: From Whitepaper to Big Hit or Scam
  In May 2017, an ICO paid 130 tokens per ETH; days later, 532. Millions for a whitepaper, locked tokens for a year, and lost fees.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 665 replies
• Reputation Backs Private Silver Market
  Private silver trading relies on reputation and prior shipment, not contracts or guarantees. Trust is key.
  Sep 25, 2026 · 709 replies