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“We want fat women.”“This feels classist.” “This contradicts his message.”These were some of the reactions after Bad Bun...
04/06/2026

“We want fat women.”

“This feels classist.”

“This contradicts his message.”

These were some of the reactions after Bad Bunny’s La Casita, a symbol of Puerto Rican identity, resistance and anti-gentrification, became the most exclusive VIP spot in Madrid.

Celebrities, influencers, footballers, TikTok casting rumours and a full-blown backlash later, ’s tiny pastel-colored house accidentally started a culture war.

What do you think?

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🏗️ The crazy boom could be over. Se acabó.Sales may be starting to slip, and an increasing number of sellers are cutting...
03/06/2026

🏗️ The crazy boom could be over. Se acabó.

Sales may be starting to slip, and an increasing number of sellers are cutting their asking price. Swipe up to learn why.

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No Real Madrid players. 👀Spain has announced its squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the conversation is already bigg...
01/06/2026

No Real Madrid players. 👀

Spain has announced its squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the conversation is already bigger than football.

The 26-man roster includes stars such as Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Pedri, Gavi, Rodri, Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Unai Simón and Marc Cucurella.

Spain will begin its World Cup campaign against Cape Verde on June 15 in Atlanta, face Saudi Arabia on June 21, and close the group stage against Uruguay on June 27 in Guadalajara.

From royal appearances and political controversy to football fever, here are four things you need to know about Spain’s World Cup squad.

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From Paquita Salas to Cannes: Meet Los Javis 👯‍♂️Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo) just won Best Director in the Cannes ...
29/05/2026

From Paquita Salas to Cannes: Meet Los Javis 👯‍♂️

Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo) just won Best Director in the Cannes Film Festival for La bola negra (The Black Ball), sharing the award with Paweł Pawlikowski, and yes, they got one of those long, emotional standing ovations that pretty much tells you that you’re cool.

This is a huge moment for them, especially in a year where expectations were sky-high and most of the Spanish competition walked away empty-handed (sorry, Almodóvar!).

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🕵🏼‍♂️ Spain’s Mango empire just got a real-life Succession plot twist.Jonathan Andic, the heir to the multi-billion-euro...
26/05/2026

🕵🏼‍♂️ Spain’s Mango empire just got a real-life Succession plot twist.

Jonathan Andic, the heir to the multi-billion-euro Mango fortune, was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the death of his father, founder Isak Andic, after a judge found “sufficient evidence” of possible “active and premeditated” involvement.

Investigators point to contradictory statements, wiped phones, traffic cameras placing him at the trail multiple times before the fatal hike, and WhatsApp messages allegedly showing an “obsession with money.”

The family denies the allegations and Jonathan has not been formally charged.

Read the full story in our newsletter. Link in bio.

20/05/2026

Why Everyone Should Visit Northern Spain 🌊⛰️🌿

Beyond Basque food, our friend Miguel Balsa Campos from History of Spain explains why northern regions like Asturias and Galicia deserve more attention for their history, mythology and incredible cuisine.

Watch the full conversation in our newsletter. Link in bio.

19/05/2026

A corruption probe has triggered a political earthquake in Spain:

Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is officially under investigation in a corruption probe linked to the controversial €53 million government bailout granted to the airline Plus Ultra during the pandemic.

What happens now? Read all about it in this week’s newsletter, in your inbox this Thursday morning.

19/05/2026

Why is the Camino de Santiago more popular than ever? 🚶‍♂️⛪

We spoke with Miguel Balsa Campos, author of the History of Spain newsletter, about why millions of travelers walk the Camino de Santiago across Spain to Santiago de Compostela, and the deeper spiritual meaning many overlook.

Planning a trip to Spain? Watch the full conversation at the link in our bio.

18/05/2026

🗡️ This is the most underrated city in Spain, according to our friend Miguel Balsa Campos, from History of Spain.

Watch our full conversation to discover the historic destinations that best explain Spain.

Link in bio.

17/05/2026

What if Atlantis was in Cádiz? 🌊

Some believe the legendary lost city may have been near Doñana.

We spoke with our friend Miguel Balsa Campos, author of the History of Spain newsletter, about one of Spain’s most fascinating mysteries.

Watch our full conversation to discover the historic destinations that best explain Spain.

Link in bio.

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