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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.

• Switzerland, Hitler, and the BIS: The Bank That Survived the War
  Debate suggests the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel operated with both sides while Switzerland turned its neutrality into a tax haven.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 16 replies
• Most Common Salary Drops 24% in Four Years, Losing 18% Purchasing Power
  Spain's most frequent salary has fallen from €18,500 to €14,000 in four years, a 24% decrease and a significant loss in purchasing power compared to 2003.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 110 replies
• BEST SOLID BUILD SL: Clients Denounce Unfinished Work and Legal Actions After Payments
  Clients accuse BEST SOLID BUILD S.L. of contract breaches, halted construction after payments, and poor project management, leading to legal action.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 4 replies
• Women, Young, and Public Employees: The Profile of Sick Leave in Spain
  Sick leave in Spain cost €16.5 billion in 2024. The predominant profile is young, female, and salaried employees.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 3 replies
• Fever and sick leave: ER, employer, and doctor's appointment
  A user recounts an appointment at 7:00 AM and that same afternoon, with an option for a week later. The debate on sick leave involves emergency rooms and employers.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 19 replies
• ISIS Executes 21 Coptic Christians in Libya
  In 2015, ISIS terrorists executed 21 Egyptian and Ghanaian Coptic workers in Libya for refusing to renounce their Christian faith. Learn their story.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 3 replies
• 99,000 Abortions Annually in Spain: Only 3.6% for Medical Reasons
  Spain records 99,000 annual abortions, with only 3.6% due to rape or fetal malformation. The rate is 12.36 per thousand women, up from 2 in the eighties. The debate...
  Sep 23, 2026 · 115 replies
• Saint Nestor of Thessaloniki: Christian Hero Who Defeated a Gladiator
  Learn about Saint Nestor of Thessaloniki, a 4th-century Christian who bravely defeated the gladiator Lyaios, stopping a massacre and inspiring the defense of the defenseless.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 2 replies
• PP MP Expelled from Congress for Pepper Spray Incident
  Congress President Francina Armengol expelled a PP MP for displaying pepper spray, sparking debate on what constitutes a weapon and drawing comparisons to past incidents.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 37 replies
• Misinformation about Negu Gorriak sparks assault in Ceuta
  The name of the Negu Gorriak aid campaign was confused with the Basque band, leading to a vehicle being attacked in the port of Ceuta.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 228 replies
• Retired Lieutenant Colonel Calls for Military Coup from Madrid's Military Casino
  Retired Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Bendala Ayuso proposed a military coup and provisional government at Madrid's Military Casino, with drastic measures for Ceuta and Morocco.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 3 replies
• AfD and BSW Negotiate Europe's First Anti-Establishment Government
  AfD and BSW are negotiating in Saxony-Anhalt for Europe's first anti-mainstream government: nuclear energy, Russian gas, and immigration curbs.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 50 replies
• AMD Hits a Trillion, Market Divided Between Momentum and Vertigo
  AMD reaches a trillion in market cap, splitting the market between momentum trading with a 10% stop and fear of buying at such high valuations.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 17 replies
• Torre Pacheco Descends into Chaos: Armed Brawl Erupts
  Violent machete fight in Torre Pacheco blamed on 'far-right agitators'. Community raises safety concerns.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 4 replies
• Which Place Do You Consider Most Civilized?
  DEA seized enough fentanyl in 2022 to kill all Americans. Mexican cartels are the main entry route.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 0 replies
• German Navy's Operation Rheinübung: A Flawed Offensive?
  Analysis of the German Navy's 1941 Operation Rheinübung, featuring the Bismarck and Prinz Eugen. Examining its planning and outcome.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 3 replies
• "Barbie Gaza" Faces Rejection in Ceuta
  "Barbie Gaza" is reportedly rejected in Ceuta. The incident occurs after her presence in the city was noted.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 10 replies
• New Arcadia: The Alternate History of an Argentina Ruled by London
  An alternate history imagines a British invasion of the Río de la Plata, but would Argentina have become a superpower? The country was already wealthy without London.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 36 replies
• Which of these 2 scenes seems more civilized to you?
  Images of graffiti and parties on the Barcelona Metro contrast with a postcard of Leningrad in 1963. We analyze the perception of civility.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 1 replies
• Vozpópuli: Police officer to Montero, 'a citizen like any other'
  A National Police officer responds to Irene Montero, 'I don't care, she's a citizen like any other' after she shouted 'I am an MEP!'
  Sep 23, 2026 · 33 replies
• Brother of Antonio Anglés Sentenced to 17 Years for Kidnapping and Torturing Man with Whips and Hot Coals
  Joaquín Martins Monroig, brother of Antonio Anglés, sentenced to 17 years and 9 months for kidnapping and torture. Details of the case.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 11 replies
• China's Property Prices Hit 21-Year Low Amid Government Efforts
  Property prices in China have fallen to their lowest point in 21 years, according to **Pubity** data, as the government aims to make housing more affordable.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 1 replies
• Sira Rego Confirms Ceuta Minors Will Stay
  Sira Rego confirms migrant minors from Ceuta will remain. Costs covered by Personal Income Tax (IRPF); Galicia allocates €2.6 million for regularized immigrants.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 159 replies
• ChatGPT Free: Three Images Daily, €8 to Remove Limits
  ChatGPT's free plan limits users to three images per day, while the paid version starts at €8. Claude's intensive use plan costs €16. Explore free alternatives...
  Sep 23, 2026 · 77 replies
• The 21st Century 'Disentailment': Who Will Pay for Pensions?
  Pension spending hits €190.687 billion, financed by debt. Proposals include seizing properties and pensions from 'boomers'.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 65 replies
• What Business to Start in Ceuta: From Tobacco Shops to Water Taxis
  A forum discusses potential businesses in Ceuta, ranging from tobacco shops to funeral homes and water taxis, with one participant claiming 90,000 Africans live there.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 16 replies
• The Price of Complicity: €20,000 a Month, According to a Forum User
  A user claims that for €20,000 a month, almost no one would refuse to sign wrongful convictions for €30,000.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 28 replies
• Darwin Award in Italy: The Viral Leap from Two Years Ago
  A man jumps from a second-story window in Italy, and the video resurfaces labeled a Darwin Award, despite being at least two years old.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 15 replies
• Mohamed VI Reportedly Gifted Three Necklaces to Zapatero in 2008
  Three necklaces from Morocco were found in Zapatero's safe, reportedly gifted by King Mohamed VI in 2008 after resolving the Ceuta and Melilla crisis.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 18 replies
• Earning less than €600 and facing an unjustified seizure
  Earning less than €600 a month doesn't stop a judge from seizing your account: the minimum wage is untouchable, the balance isn't.
  Sep 23, 2026 · 54 replies