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The Madrid Economic Forum at the Vistalegre Palace in the capital reached its climax with the highly anticipated intervention of Argentine President Javier Milei. The libertarian leader was greeted with cheers and shouts of "Pedro Sánchez, son of a bitch," which he readily embraced, referring to Sánchez as a "local bandit."

The image spread across the world: A young man, visibly exhausted and trembling, embraced by a Spanish Red Cross volunteer on the beach of Ceuta. It was May 18, 2021, a date etched into collective memory as thousands of migrants from Morocco crossed the border into the Spanish enclave.

The demographic development in Spain is gaining momentum and leaving clear marks on the labor market. The increase in the employment of older people, in particular, is a phenomenon that attracts attention. In just six years, the number of workers over 64 has more than doubled, reflecting the profound changes in Spanish society.

Real estate prices in Spain are rising relentlessly, while the incomes and savings of many households cannot keep pace. This means that the dream of owning a home is increasingly becoming an unattainable illusion for broad segments of the population, especially for young people, families, and even the middle class.

The statement that an annual income of 250,000 Euros in Madrid does not signify a "good life" has sparked heated discussions in Spain. This provocative thesis, put forth by Professor Jesús Fernández-Villaverde on X (formerly Twitter), highlights the deep divides in the perception of wealth and quality of life within society.

Spain leads the European ranking for male baldness: Almost half of its men suffer from hair loss. A recent report by Medihair reveals that a staggering 44.5% of Spanish men are affected by alopecia, placing Spain ahead of Italy (44.37%), France (44.25%), and Germany (41.24%). But what's behind these figures, and more importantly: What can be done about it?

Brussels has presented an alarming assessment: Spain has so far failed to spend 80 percent of the EU funds allocated to it under the NextGenerationEU program. Out of a total of 163 billion euros, only just under 32 billion euros have been drawn down to date, representing less than 20 percent of the total.

The Spanish Council of Ministers will approve a new edition of the successful "Young Summer" (Verano Joven) program next Tuesday. This program will once again offer attractive discounts on train and bus travel for all young people aged 18 to 30. The aim is to make it easier for young people to travel within Spain, promote public transport, and boost national tourism.

Spain is witnessing an alarming trend: by June 7, 2025, 138 people have already lost their lives in Spanish waters. This figure is almost identical to 2024, which was the second-worst year since statistics began in 2015. The typical victim profile – male, over 45 years old, and overestimating their abilities – remains consistent.

Málaga is experiencing a remarkable series of earthquakes with magnitudes up to 3.2 on the Richter scale. We delve into the background and impact of this seismic swarm that is unsettling residents in the region.