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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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00:06:11

Spain’s Job Surge

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/24

We unpack how employment has climbed past 22 million, unemployment has fallen to its lowest since 2008, and why a thriving services sector is powering balanced growth.

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00:09:06

Vacation Poverty Across Europe

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/22

We look at why 42 million EU workers can’t afford a week away, how the gap widens between east and west, and why even Europe’s biggest economies feel the squeeze—without giving the ending away.

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00:04:52

EU Funds: Reform or Risk

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/21

We look at Spain’s share of Europe’s €2-trillion megafund, why economists warn that weak structural reforms could squander the windfall, and how common debt plans, tax policy, and elusive reindustrialization raise the stakes—no spoilers revealed.

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00:06:39

Huawei’s Spanish Security Paradox

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/18

We unpack why Spain sidelines Huawei in 5G networks while still relying on the company for sensitive wiretap storage, and how the tug-of-war between national security, business interests, and diplomacy shapes this uneasy balance—no spoilers revealed.

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00:08:01

Cooling Cities from Space

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/17

We explore SIRIUS, ESA’s new satellite mission to track urban heat from orbit with a cutting-edge infrared sensor, and how its data could help planners design cooler, healthier cities—no spoilers revealed.

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00:07:00

Housing Crisis Across Europe

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/16

We unpack a fresh Eurobarometer survey showing affordable housing topping EU citizens’ worry list—outpacing fears over public services, jobs, and local climate action—and why the squeeze feels sharpest in cities like Madrid and Dublin, all without giving the ending away.

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00:05:57

Brussels Presses Spain on Corruption

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/15

We examine Brussels’ demand for faster anti-corruption probes, judicial reforms, and action on headline scandals, as mounting public concern tests Spain’s political will—no spoilers revealed.

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00:06:00

Vox and the Remigration Debate

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/14

We explore the far-right party’s push for “mass remigration,” the contrasting messages from its leaders, and the tensions over who would be forced to leave Spain and why—no spoilers revealed.

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00:06:15

Funds Frozen over Reforms

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/13

We unpack why Brussels has withheld €1.1 billion of Spain’s NextGenerationEU money, which promised reforms fell short, and what the six-month deadline could mean for recovery—no spoilers revealed.

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00:07:52

Iberian Ham: Athlete Superfuel

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/12

We explore fresh CSIC findings that position Jamón Ibérico as a muscle-boosting “superfood,” breaking down its protein punch, key nutrients, and what a 40-gram daily slice could mean for sports performance—no spoilers revealed.

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00:05:53

Oldest Restaurant Race: Botín, Casa Pedro & La Campana

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/11

We delve into the rivalry over who can truly claim the title of the planet’s longest-running eatery—examining the Guinness rules, Madrid’s Sobrino de Botín and Casa Pedro’s competing origin stories, and Rome’s centuries-old La Campana preparing its own challenge.Ask ChatGPT

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00:07:16

NATO’s 5 % Defense Goal: Ukraine, Russia, and...

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/10

We break down the latest NATO summit’s pledge to raise defense spending to 5 % of GDP by 2035, the differing national views on how to meet it, and how debates over Ukraine and Russia are reshaping priorities inside the alliance.

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00:05:24

Madrid and Milan Emerge as the New Capitals of Global...

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/09

We look at why high-net-worth buyers are flocking to Madrid and Milan, how these cities have overtaken long-dominant markets like Paris and London, and what the trend signals for the future of upscale property investment worldwide.

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00:08:18

Spain Surpasses Japan in GDP per Capita

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/08

We explore how Spain’s service-led growth and a weaker yen have lifted its per-capita GDP above Japan’s, the structural challenges facing Japan, and what this reversal means for both economies going forward.

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00:05:32

AI, Jobs, and Learning

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/07

We unpack Banco Santander’s new report on how artificial intelligence is reshaping employment, the widening skills gap it exposes, and the push for lifelong up-skilling.

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00:05:29

Digital Nomads: Beyond the Dream

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/06

We uncover the less-glamorous side of remote-work wanderlust—loneliness, health hurdles, bureaucracy, and the search for stability—while still celebrating the lessons learned on the road, with no spoilers ahead.

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00:06:16

Costly Holidays at Home

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/05

We explore why traveling inside Spain has become a pricey luxury, how tourism demand and inflation are driving locals to cheaper destinations abroad, and what a fairer model could look like.

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00:05:45

Single Moms, Unfair Rents

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/04

Today we explore why many single-mother households in Spain struggle to secure affordable housing, the extra barriers they face from landlords, and how this shapes long-term prospects for families—without spoiling the twists ahead.

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00:08:02

Summer Leave, Tough Trade-Offs

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/03

This episode unpacks why many Spaniards—especially women—opt for unpaid leave in July and August, the hidden costs behind that choice, and how it shapes work-life balance and gender equity, all without giving the ending away.

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00:07:02

Shared Wheels, Greener Roads

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/02

In this episode we dive into Spain’s surging car-sharing scene—how it’s outpacing private cars, why younger drivers are flocking to it, and what its cleaner, modern fleets mean for urban sustainability, all without giving away the twists.

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