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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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00:06:56

Housing Emergency and Empty Homes in Spain

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/10/07

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.This episode examines Spain’s housing emergency, where record-high prices clash with 3.8 million vacant homes. We explore why most empty properties are in low-demand rural areas while major cities face shortages, and how legal uncertainty, uninhabitable conditions, and weak enforcement of the 2023 Housing Law are worsening the crisis.

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00:06:29

Digital Identity: Europe, the UK, and the “Brit Card”...

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2025/10/06

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.This episode explores Europe’s progress in digital identification systems compared to the UK’s controversial plan for a mandatory “Brit Card.” We look at how EU countries like Estonia, Denmark, and Spain lead with secure, voluntary digital IDs under the upcoming eIDAS 2.0 law, while the UK faces backlash over privacy and surveillance concerns. Set for 2029, the Brit Card aims to streamline public services and curb fraud—but millions fear it could compromise civil

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00:05:45

Abortion in Spain 2024: Rising Numbers and Policy...

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2025/10/02

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.This episode explores Spain’s 2024 abortion statistics, which show a 3% overall increase with more than 106,000 cases, including a sharp rise among women under 20. We discuss the dominance of private clinics, regional disparities in public healthcare, and why most abortions occur early and at women’s request. The report also highlights gaps in sexual education and contraceptive use, with nearly half of women not using protection, sparking debate on public health and

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00:06:48

Red.es Contract Irregularities and the Begoña Gómez Case

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2025/10/01

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.This episode examines a new Treasury report sent to the European Prosecutor highlighting irregularities in €8.4 million worth of Red.es contracts linked to businessman Juan Carlos Barrabés. The case involves recommendation letters signed by Begoña Gómez, raising concerns over conflicts of interest, erased metadata, and transparency failures. We also look at the parallel investigation into Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption, and the political fallout

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00:05:48

Rising Energy Demand and Renewable Transition in...

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2025/09/30

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.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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00:09:33

Immigration Debate: Challenges and the Need for...

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2025/09/29

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.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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00:08:24

Iberian Vulnerability to Power Outages

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2025/09/27

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.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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00:07:06

Public Safety: Spain and Europe in Global Rankings

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2025/09/23

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.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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00:05:09

Bird Flu Alert in Castilla-La Mancha

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2025/09/22

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.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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00:07:00

Black September: Snoring and Divorces in Spain

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2025/09/19

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.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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00:07:25

Santiago de Compostela: The Cost of Mass Tourism

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2025/09/18

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.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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00:07:42

Spain Converts Tourist Rentals into Permanent Housing

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2025/09/16

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.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.

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00:07:51

Spain’s Credit Rating Upgraded to A+ by S&P

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2025/09/15

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.This episode explores S&P’s decision to raise Spain’s credit rating to A+ for the first time since 2019. We discuss the country’s strong economic growth forecast of 2.6% for 2025, driven by domestic demand, investment, and a robust labor market, as well as how diversification and reduced private debt strengthened its resilience. Despite political uncertainty and high public debt, Spain maintains a stable outlook.

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00:08:34

Spain Tightens Tobacco Laws: Fines and New Bans

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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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