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Summers in Spain are getting hotter, and the government is responding with a smart initiative to keep citizens cool while reducing energy consumption. The Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE) will support households with up to 300 Euros for upgrading their old, inefficient air conditioning units in 2025. It's a win-win situation for you and the environment!

An alarming locust infestation has spread across the province of Zaragoza, affecting an estimated 10,000 hectares of agricultural land, particularly in the municipality of Farlete. The discovery was made on Monday by technicians from the Plant Health and Certification Service (CSCV), who confirmed the enormous scale of the infestation.

Imagine a study claiming that cannabis consumption causes the male penis to grow by more than two centimeters. Absurd, right? Yet, precisely this fictional assertion, embedded in a seemingly scientific paper titled "The Perceived Effect of Cannabis Use on Penile Growth in Humans," managed to be published in several international academic journals.

Spanish researchers have made a sensational discovery that fundamentally redraws our image of Neanderthal symbolic thinking. At the Abrigo de San Lázaro site in Segovia, a granite boulder with a red, ocher-colored dot was recovered, bearing a human fingerprint. The incredible part: forensic analyses have unequivocally identified this fingerprint as belonging to a Neanderthal.

Summer is just around the corner, and Renfe, Spain's leading rail network operator, is making travel more attractive than ever this year. With the brand new "Superprices" campaign, travel enthusiasts can explore the country from June 16 to September 14 at unbeatable conditions. From now until June 1, passengers have the opportunity to purchase tickets for their summer adventures, making travel in Spain both affordable and comfortable.

The Spanish government is sending a clear signal for the health of its youngest citizens: Starting next school year, which begins in September, direct aid of 100 euros will be granted to finance glasses and contact lenses for all children under 16 years of age.

Life in rural Spain, often referred to as "Empty Spain," is far from an idyllic picture of village romance. It's a daily struggle marked by the scarcity of basic services and social opportunities. One of the most pressing challenges is the lack of access to grocery stores. For thousands of Spaniards, weekly shopping becomes a veritable odyssey.

Spain positions itself within the European Union as the country with the highest relative immigration rate per capita, significantly surpassing major economies such as France, Italy, and Germany. Only smaller countries like Malta, Cyprus, or Luxembourg show higher percentages in comparison.

At a summit he hosted in Madrid, which brought together representatives from 20 European and Arab countries, Albares vehemently advocated for an "arms embargo" against Israel, emphasizing that no more arms sales should be made to the country. The Middle East does not need weapons at the moment, according to the minister.

Mercadona, Spain's undisputed supermarket giant, is not only known for its extensive product range and affordable prices but also as an attractive employer. In a country where working conditions and fair wages are often debated, Mercadona stands out with a collective bargaining agreement that offers a clear salary model for both full-time and part-time employees.