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This episode examines how climate change is reshaping energy needs in southern Europe. As cooling demand surges—projected to reach 71% of the EU total—countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece face mounting pressure on their energy systems. We discuss the risks of blackouts, shrinking hydropower potential, and extreme weather, while highlighting Portugal’s progress in renewable energy and the EU’s urgent push toward its 2030 targets.

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This episode examines the global debate on immigration, contrasting views that see it as a driver of development with those that frame it as a threat. We explore why experts argue that well-managed immigration can revitalize aging workforces, like Spain’s, and how creating legal, safe pathways for migrants is key to integration and fighting illegal trafficking networks.

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This episode explores why Spain and Portugal are the most vulnerable in Europe to large-scale blackouts. Based on a new Ember study, we look at how limited connections to the continental grid make the region fragile, the lessons from April’s massive outage affecting 60 million people, and the urgent push for EU-backed interconnection projects to strengthen the power network.

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This episode analyzes public safety in Spain and across Europe, examining claims that Spain is among the world’s safest countries. Drawing on the 2025 Global Peace Index and Eurostat data, we look at Spain’s low homicide rate, Europe’s overall top rankings, and the contrast between actual safety levels and citizens’ perceptions. We also discuss the growing threat of organized crime across the EU.

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This episode covers a new bird flu outbreak detected in ducks at Valdeluz Park in Yebes, Spain. Authorities have activated animal health protocols, closed access to the affected lake, and set up protection zones to prevent the virus from spreading. With similar outbreaks reported across Spain, officials are closely monitoring the risk of transmission to poultry, which could lead to mass culls and expanded surveillance areas.

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This episode explores Spain’s “Black September,” when nearly 30% of annual divorces occur right after summer holidays. Surprisingly, almost 40% of these breakups are linked to snoring and sleep apnea. We discuss how couples cope by trying a “sleep divorce,” sleeping in separate rooms, and why medical solutions may help prevent relationships from reaching a breaking point.

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This episode explores how booming tourism in Santiago de Compostela, fueled by the Camino de Santiago, is driving a housing crisis and pushing locals out of the historic center. We discuss rising rents, strained community life, and efforts to balance tourism with preserving the city’s spirit and livability.

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This episode looks at Spain’s plan to reassign around 53,000 tourist rental properties into permanent housing to tackle the shortage of affordable homes. Focused on regions like Andalusia, the Canary Islands, and Catalonia, the initiative targets irregular listings, with platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com cooperating to remove non-compliant ads. We also discuss the impact on cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and Marbella.