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Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2

Stanislav Piskunov

Each day, we bring you real-world news, explained clearly and simply in Spanish at an A2 level. Listen, learn, and improve your Spanish while staying informed. This podcast is brought to you by the LinguaSimplify app. Learn languages by reading real-world articles, simplified with AI to your level.

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00:08:34

Spain Tightens Tobacco Laws: Fines and New Bans

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/12

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.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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00:05:49

Bullying in Schools: Detection, Prevention, and...

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2025/09/08

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.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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00:06:19

Sánchez and Starmer: Renewing Ties on Key Issues

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2025/09/05

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.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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00:10:51

Ryanair Cuts Flights in Spain Amid Fee Dispute

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2025/09/04

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.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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00:14:26

Vox Protest in Madrid: Immigration Tensions Rise

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2025/09/03

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.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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00:15:50

Flash Droughts: A Trigger for Wildfires

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2025/09/02

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.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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00:11:58

Spain Cancels Huawei Contract Under U.S. Pressure

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2025/09/01

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.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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00:13:36

Spain Meets NATO’s 2% Defense Spending Goal

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2025/08/29

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.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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00:15:20

Recovering Burned Money After Spain’s Wildfires

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2025/08/28

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.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.

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00:14:19

Job Vacancies and Skill Mismatches in Europe

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2025/08/26

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode explores Europe’s labor market paradox: high unemployment alongside a shortage of skilled workers. With an average job vacancy rate of 2.1% in mid-2025, demand is strongest in northwestern Europe, while southern and eastern regions lag behind. We look at Germany’s leading role with over a million open positions, and how the growing gap between available skills and employer needs is straining businesses across the continent.

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00:10:07

Benidorm: From Fishing Village to Vertical Tourist City

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2025/08/25

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode traces Benidorm’s dramatic transformation from a small fishing village in the 1950s to the high-rise tourist hub nicknamed “Beniyork.” We explore how bold urban planning and mass tourism policies turned it into a global destination, the sustainability praised in its design, and the modern challenges of housing shortages and public service strain caused by its heavy reliance on tourism.

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00:05:25

Devastating Wildfires in Spain and Portugal 2025

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2025/08/22

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode examines one of the worst wildfire seasons in decades, with Spain and Portugal at the epicenter. Nearly 10,000 square kilometers have burned, fueled by record heat waves reaching 45°C and thick smoke that hampers firefighting efforts. We also look at the massive environmental toll, as CO2 emissions from the fires have tripled compared to last year.

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00:06:13

The Sea of Plastic: Almería’s Agricultural Boom and...

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2025/08/21

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode explores Almería’s so-called “Sea of Plastic,” an expanse of greenhouses that turned a barren region into Europe’s vegetable garden. We look at the economic success and jobs it created, while also examining the hidden costs—overexploited water, plastic waste, and the harsh realities faced by many migrant workers.

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00:09:16

Real Estate Taxes in Europe: Spain’s Bold Proposal

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2025/08/20

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.This episode examines real estate taxation across Europe, with a focus on Spain’s controversial proposal of a 100% tax on foreign buyers to ease the housing crisis. We compare how property taxes contribute to GDP in different countries, highlight leaders like France and the UK, and discuss whether fiscal policies can truly address housing market challenges.

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00:06:52

The Iberian Energy Island: Strengths and Vulnerabilities

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2025/08/19

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.This episode explores why Spain and Portugal are often called an “energy island,” with limited connections to the rest of Europe. We look at how this setup creates both resilience and risk—supporting renewable integration and unique price controls while also leaving the region exposed during major outages. We also discuss the challenges of expanding interconnections and the growing role of storage technologies in securing a sustainable energy future.

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00:05:13

Ryanair Strike in Spain: Demands and Disruptions

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2025/08/18

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.This episode covers a 76-day strike by ground staff from Azul Handling, Ryanair’s service provider in Spain. Spanning twelve major airports, the action threatens delays and cancellations during peak travel times. We explore the unions’ demands for stable jobs, fair working conditions, and an end to excessive penalties—alongside the protections passengers can claim under EU law.

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00:03:32

Ibex-35: Market Rally Amid Global Tensions

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2025/08/15

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.This episode looks at the Ibex-35’s surge to heights not seen since 2007, fueled by positive U.S. inflation data and hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts. We discuss the key sectors driving the rally, the influence of international markets, and how upcoming geopolitical talks between the U.S. and Russia could shape global financial stability.

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00:05:31

Dry Storms: Sparking Wildfires in Spain

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2025/08/14

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.This episode explores how dry storms—lightning without rain—are fueling Spain’s wildfire crisis amid relentless heat waves. We explain the science behind these storms, how they ignite multiple fires in remote areas, and why lightning-caused blazes pose a greater challenge than those started by human activity.

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00:07:39

U.S. Tariffs Push Spanish Producers to New Markets

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2025/08/13

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.This episode looks at how U.S. tariffs are shaking Spain’s iconic industries, from Iberian ham to olive oil. Facing uncertainty and a potential loss of competitiveness in the American market, producers are turning to alternatives like China and other European countries. We discuss the trade tensions behind these barriers and why diversifying export strategies is becoming essential for Spain’s agricultural future.

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00:05:57

Investment Funds and Spain’s Housing Crisis

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2025/08/12

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.This episode explores Spain’s deepening housing crisis, where rising prices and limited access are squeezing young people and the middle class. We examine the role of major U.S. investment funds like Blackstone and Cerberus—accused of driving up costs after snapping up properties post-2008—while uncovering how the real roots of the problem lie in a shortage of public housing and bureaucratic hurdles to new construction.

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