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This episode explores S&P’s decision to raise Spain’s credit rating to A+ for the first time since 2019. We discuss the country’s strong economic growth forecast of 2.6% for 2025, driven by domestic demand, investment, and a robust labor market, as well as how diversification and reduced private debt strengthened its resilience. Despite political uncertainty and high public debt, Spain maintains a stable outlook.

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This episode covers Spain’s new anti-tobacco law, which introduces strict bans on smoking and vaping in public spaces like terraces, universities, and pools. It also holds parents accountable if minors are caught smoking. We break down the penalties, which range from minor fines to as high as €600,000 for serious violations involving tobacco advertising and promotion.

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This episode explores the serious issue of bullying and cyberbullying in Spain, examining how to recognize it, its different forms—from physical aggression to social isolation—and the role of AI in online harassment. We discuss the importance of early detection, the support needed from families and schools, and hear a powerful testimony from a victim about the long-term effects of bullying.

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This episode covers the London meeting between Spain’s Pedro Sánchez and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the first official visit in seven years. We discuss their agreement on Gibraltar’s future within the Schengen zone and their shared positions on global crises, including the war in Ukraine and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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This episode looks at Ryanair’s plan to cut one million seats in Spain this winter, blaming rising airport fees set by AENA. While Ryanair shifts routes to cheaper countries, AENA accuses the airline of “blackmail” and “extortion.” We explore how this clash could lead to higher fares, reduced tourism, and job losses in Spain’s regional airports.

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This episode covers a far-right Vox protest in Madrid’s Hortaleza district, held in defiance of a government ban. Sparked by a local assault accusation, the demonstration targeted a migrant center with anti-immigrant slogans. We also look at a related incident in Murcia, where viral misinformation fueled violence, highlighting growing tensions and hate-driven unrest around immigration in Spain.

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This episode examines the rise of flash droughts—rapid, weeks-long dry spells driven by extreme heat, strong winds, and scarce rain. We explain how these sudden events strip moisture from soil and vegetation, turning landscapes into wildfire fuel, as seen in Spain’s devastating 2025 fires. Linked to climate change, flash droughts are expected to become more frequent and destructive in the years ahead.

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This episode explores Spain’s decision to cancel a €12.3 million contract with Huawei to upgrade the RedIRIS fiber network, used by government and educational institutions. We look at U.S. pressure citing intelligence risks, EU recommendations to restrict Huawei in critical infrastructure, and how the company has become a flashpoint in the global tech and geopolitical rivalry between China and the West.

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This episode examines Spain’s milestone of allocating 2% of its GDP to defense in 2025, meeting NATO’s long-standing target after years of steady increases. We discuss how Spain still ranks among the alliance’s lower spenders, NATO’s new push toward a 5% benchmark, and the broader implications for defense commitments amid ongoing global conflicts.

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This episode looks at how Spain is helping wildfire victims recover cash lost in the flames. With thousands losing homes and belongings, the government has declared disaster zones, and the Bank of Spain has set up a process to exchange damaged bills and coins. We explain the rules for recovery, from proving more than half of a note remains to ensuring the damage wasn’t intentional.