THIS WEEK IN SPAIN

This week, we're looking at some of the biggest stories making headlines across Spain, from political uncertainty and the ongoing housing crisis to the rising cost of living, Spanish culture, entertainment and sport.

🏠 Spain's Housing Crisis: Are rents and property prices getting out of control? Why are landlords concerned about housing regulations, and is Spain becoming increasingly unaffordable for ordinary people?

🏛️ Spanish Politics: We discuss the latest political developments, the challenges facing Pedro Sánchez and whether a new centrist political party could shake up Spain's political landscape.

💶 Cost of Living: Spain's economy continues to attract attention, but are ordinary people feeling the benefits? We look at supermarket prices, wages and whether Spain is still an affordable place to live.

🎉 Spanish Culture: We look back at Spain's National Day celebrations on 12 October, Madrid's Hispanidad festivities and what they tell us about Spanish identity.

🎬 Entertainment: The Sitges Film Festival is underway! We discuss Spanish cinema and the country's reputation for producing some of the world's most memorable horror films.

🏍️ Sport: We turn our attention to MotoGP and the rivalry between Spanish racing stars Marc Márquez and Jorge Martín.

Plus, we'll cover a few other interesting stories from around Spain that you might have missed.

Whether you live in Spain, are planning to move here, regularly visit, or simply enjoy keeping up with Spanish news and culture, this podcast is for you!

💬 Join the conversation: What do you think about Spain's housing crisis and rising living costs? Let us know in the comments.

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THIS WEEK IN SPAIN — EPISODE 1: INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome to This Week in Spain, the podcast where we take a look at the biggest stories making headlines across Spain over the past seven days.

From politics and the economy to everyday life, entertainment, culture and sport, we'll be covering the stories that matter, the stories that get people talking, and occasionally some of the more unusual things that can only happen here in Spain.

And what a week to launch our first episode!

Spanish politics has been thrown into turmoil, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calling a snap general election. We'll be looking at what triggered that decision, who's likely to come out on top, and what it could mean for the country.

We'll also be discussing Spain's increasingly serious housing crisis, with protests growing and unions announcing plans for a general strike. Is living in Spain becoming simply too expensive for ordinary people?

Meanwhile, there's been a major development in Catalonia, with former regional president Carles Puigdemont potentially returning to Spain after almost nine years abroad.

But don't worry, it's not all politics!

We'll also be looking at what's happening in Spanish entertainment and culture, including the Sitges Film Festival and the changing face of Spanish television.

And in sport, we'll be discussing the incredible run of Spain's national football team, as well as the latest success of tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz.

Plus, we'll have a few other interesting stories from around the country that you might have missed.

So, whether you live in Spain, are thinking about moving here, regularly visit, or simply have an interest in what's going on in this fascinating country, you're in the right place.

I'm your host, and this is This Week in Spain.

Let's get started!