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01/09/2026

Meet Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s American doppelgänger.

Musician had no idea who Spain’s opposition leader was, until thousands of Spaniards invaded his social media comments to tell him they look exactly alike.

Now he’s gone viral in Spain, discovered , and might even bring his guitar to Madrid.

We spoke to him about his unexpected Spanish fame, and what he’d say to Feijóo himself.

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Missed the total solar eclipse on August 12? 🌑🇪🇸 Don’t worry, Spain is officially entering its eclipse era. Take notes, ...
12/08/2026

Missed the total solar eclipse on August 12? 🌑🇪🇸

Don’t worry, Spain is officially entering its eclipse era. Take notes, Taylor Swift.

Spain will be one of Europe’s best places to experience two more spectacular solar eclipses in 2027 and 2028, including another total solar eclipse and a “ring of fire” annular eclipse.

And some parts of Spain are going to have particularly incredible views.

So, where should you be? And when should you start booking that suspiciously refundable rural hotel? 👀

👉 Swipe to discover when and where to see the next solar eclipses in Spain

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06/08/2026

Are immigrants the solution? 🇪🇸

Spain is getting older, fewer people are having children, and businesses are struggling to fill jobs.

In this clip from The Bubble Podcast, and Ian Mount discuss Spain’s demographic crisis, why immigration has become central to the country’s economic future, and the difficult trade-offs it creates for the labour market, housing and the next generation.

It’s part of our wider conversation about Spain’s record-breaking migrant regularization, one of the largest immigration programs in Europe in decades, and what it could mean for Spain’s economy, society and politics.

🎙️ Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio.

06/08/2026

Can anyone still afford to live in Spain? 🏠

In this clip from Podcast, writer and philosopher argues that Spain’s housing crisis has become much bigger than a debate about immigration or tourism.

It’s part of a wider conversation about Spain’s housing crisis, migration, gentrification, tourism, affordability and the future of Spain.

🎙️ Watch the full interview with Elizabeth Duval on The Bubble Podcast, available now on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio.

05/08/2026

5 myths about the Ceuta crisis.

Was Ceuta really an “invasion”? Did Italy close its border with Spain? Are Ceuta and Melilla actually Spanish colonies?

The Ceuta migration crisis has triggered a wave of misinformation across social media, with politicians, influencers and viral accounts spreading false or misleading claims about Spain, migration, Morocco and the EU border.

In this explainer, separates fact from fiction and breaks down what actually happened in Ceuta, what the law says, and why so many viral posts got the story wrong.

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05/08/2026

Can you export a lifestyle? 🇸🇪🇪🇸

In this clip from Podcast, Sweden’s Ambassador to Spain, Per-Arne Hjelmborn, explains why Sweden has quietly adopted some of Spain’s best habits.

It’s part of our conversation about ’s viral “No Somos Tan S(u)ecos” campaign, cultural stereotypes, and what Sweden and Spain can learn from each other.

Watch the full interview on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio.

04/08/2026

Is Madrid becoming a movie set for tourists?

Spanish cities are changing fast.

In this clip from The Bubble Podcast, writer and philosopher reflects on how tourism, migration and gentrification are reshaping Madrid, and why the real danger isn’t that the city changes, but that it stops being a city for the people who actually live there.

It’s part of a wider conversation about identity, belonging and the future of Spanish cities.

Watch the full interview with Elizabeth Duval on The Bubble Podcast, available now on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio.

👇 Do you think Madrid is still a city for Madrileños?

More than 40,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta.Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is traveling to Ceuta this Friday...
31/07/2026

More than 40,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is traveling to Ceuta this Friday as the humanitarian emergency becomes a political and diplomatic test for Spain, Morocco and the European Union.

What happened at the Spain–Morocco border, and why does it matter far beyond Ceuta?

Swipe to understand the Ceuta migrant crisis.

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30/07/2026

Only in Spain… 🇪🇸😂

Sweden’s ambassador knows exactly who is.

In the latest episode of Podcast, we asked Ambassador Per-Arne Hjelmborn why Belén Esteban might just be the perfect person to help Sweden win over the Spanish public.

It all comes as part of our conversation about ’s viral “No Somos Tan S(u)ecos” campaign, Spanish stereotypes, and what it’s really like representing Sweden in Spain.

Watch the full interview on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio.

👇 Who should Sweden recruit next to improve its image in Spain?

 

29/07/2026

Okay, let’s start a fight… 🍿

Award-winning food writer couldn’t believe how many people told her this is Spain’s most overrated food.

👇 Now we need your verdict.

❤️ Team croquetas
💔 Anti-croquetas

Watch our full conversation with Marti on our website. Link in bio.

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