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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Recovering Burned Money After Spain’s Wildfires
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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Job Vacancies and Skill Mismatches in Europe
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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Benidorm: From Fishing Village to Vertical Tourist City
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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Devastating Wildfires in Spain and Portugal 2025
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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