Can #Spain say NO to #NATO? 🪖 Our editors @adrianbono.bsky.social and @ianmount.com unpack Spain’s complicated relationship with the defense alliance. youtu.be/04H1YnRMezs?...

🇪🇸 If you’re teaching or learning #Spanish, this is for you: Each week, our newsletter brings authentic stories from Spain to your classroom for real-world learning and discussion. Join hundreds of teachers & students already using our newsletter as a resource: www.thebubble.com/s/the-bubble...

#Lux is out. We listened to Rosalía’s new album and screamed “España” at least three times 🥹 Which song gives you the most Spanish vibes? #Rosalía

Spain really is the dream. But then tax season arrives, and suddenly you’re Googling “how to open my buzón electrónico” like it’s a horror movie. 😨 We've created a guide to help you avoid the panic. www.thebubble.com/p/5-reasons-... #Spain #Taxes #ExpatLife

🎥 Our new #podcast just dropped! We know many of you love the short #news updates in our newsletters. But sometimes a story deserves a bit more time, and a good argument. Our editors dive deeper into the stories behind the headlines. Watch & Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tYF... #spain

❤️‍🩹 A year after the DANA floods, #Valencia looks rebuilt, but trust hasn’t recovered. Locals are still asking: Where was President Mazón while his region drowned? www.thebubble.com/p/catalan-se... #Spain #News #Politics

What’s the scariest Spanish horror movie you’ve ever seen — or the one that best explains Spain? 🇪🇸💀 #halloween #spain #spanishculture #cineespañol

Is Spain's cryptobro era here to stay? Half of Spanish men under 45 distrust taxes. Almost half under 25 think tax evasion is “understandable.” Call it the Escape to Andorra mindset: if you can’t win, don’t pay to lose. But is it really justified? www.instagram.com/p/DPvtt8LDEP-/ #spain #crypto

Pedro Sánchez is perfecting the Trump playbook of distraction: Gaza flotilla, abortion rights drama, legal weed decree… It appears that he has learned something from Donald #Trump. www.thebubble.com/p/pedro-sanc... #Spain #politics #news

🥳 Finally some good news: Big real estate developments are being built across #Spain, and look likely to ease the #housing crunch. The downside? They ain’t coming soon. Check out this and other changes coming to Spain’s property market: www.thebubble.com/p/5-changes-... #realestate #españa

So You Want to Live in Spain? 🇪🇸 We’ve put together a guide on how to get a Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa if you’re a non-EU citizen (yes, Americans, we’re looking at you). www.thebubble.com/p/how-to-get...

🍿 From sweeping historical dramas to suspense, dark humor, and delightful culture clashes. Autumn is the perfect time to binge Spanish shows and films that (kind of) explain what this country is all about. www.instagram.com/p/DOlOEXojOa...

🥲 Spain’s property market is boiling. And the pressure points aren’t just in Madrid and Barcelona anymore. We’ve published a deep dive into how the market is changing — and what to watch for in the coming months: www.thebubble.com/p/5-changes-... #realestate #spain #spainproperty #economy

🇺🇸 Plot twist. American buyers are flocking to snatch up everything from downtown Madrid penthouses to country homes in Asturias. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to read this and other stories for free lnkd.in/djZPjtXj www.thebubble.com/p/spain-sanc...

🏠 Spain’s housing prices are breaking records, but is it really a bubble? Join us LIVE on Instagram with @ianmount.com as we unpack: - Why salaries vs. prices don’t add up - How foreign buyers shape the market 📅 Sept 4 🕖 7:00 PM Madrid | 1:00 PM ET www.instagram.com/thebubblecom/ #Spain

🔥 Wildfires have become a tragic reality in #Spain every summer. A man has died in Madrid’s Tres Cantos, and Spain’s Civil Protection chief has declared a state pre-emergency as wildfires rage across the country. Climate change is making the fire season longer and each blaze harder to control.

😳 So embarrassing. www.thebubble.com/p/pm-sanchez... #Spain #Spanishnews #España

Your new neighbor in Chamberí? Yes, he probably is an ultra-rich crypto refugee from Argentina 🤑 #Madrid has been crowned #1 on a new ranking of cities most popular with Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals. www.thebubble.com/p/madrid-is-... #spainnews #spain #madrid #spainrealestate

🇪🇸 "Pedro, I Can Fix It (No Really I Can)" 🇺🇲 💸 Spain’s Economy Minister #CarlosCuerpo flew to D.C. to calm tensions after PM Pedro Sánchez flirted with #China last week. The result? Read the full story in our newsletter: www.thebubble.com/p/mr-cuerpo-... #tariffs #tradewar #spainnews #spain

⚠️ PSA for anyone visiting #Spain this week:

🥮 The Torrijas Route is back in #Madrid and this is your chance to try them! www.thebubble.com/p/the-bubble... #SemanaSanta

Checking the weather app in #Madrid this weekend

🇨🇳🇪🇸 Sánchez lands in #China this week… just as Trump’s tariff tension eases a bit after he said he was pausing them for 90 days. Is #Spain acting solo — or representing all of Europe in a risky pivot toward Beijing? Either way, the U.S. says: “Big mistake.” www.thebubble.com/p/this-week-...

🚨 Semana Santa is coming, the guiris ruined paella again, and tinto de verano season is already here. From #CasaDecor to flamenco, AI art to organ concerts — here’s your weekend in Madrid 🇪🇸👇 www.thebubble.com/p/the-bubble...

People lost it when a Spanish restaurant posted a video of their… paella??? 🥘 Subscribe to our Weekend Newsletter for your dose of Spanish memes + things to do in Madrid 👉 www.thebubble.com/p/the-bubble...

🚨 Spain Unveils €14B Plan to Counter Trump’s Tariff War #donaldtrump #economy #tariffs #tradewar #spain #eupolitics #pedrosanchez #news #trump

⚖️ Dani Alves' overturned Rape Conviction Inflames… Everyone: Politicians are at each other’s throats, judges fire back, and the case might head to the Supreme Court. 📩 Want to understand Spain beyond the headlines? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here www.thebubble.com/p/this-week-...

It’s #WhiteLotus night! @adrianbono.bsky.social shares why #Mallorca should serve as the backdrop for season 4 — Spoiler alert: cliffs, yatchs and tax breaks 🤑 www.thebubble.com/p/why-the-ne...

🇪🇸😏 So you think you know Spanish culture? The Spanish internet turned iconic memes into AI-generated chaos. 🤔 How many can you actually recognize? #Spain #NoticiasEspaña #AImemes #spaininfo

#Madrid is cool. The British media says it’s booming and full of international dandies—so it must be true. But now we’ve got the receipts: #Eurostat says it just jumped past Dublin to become the EU’s 4th richest region 🏆 Read the full story in our newsletter www.thebubble.com/p/this-week-...

🪷 Could #TheWhiteLotus Season 4 take place in Spain? Picture this: crypto bros on yachts, foam parties in Magaluf, ancient folklore, and a Four Seasons that screams “someone’s getting murdered here.” 📩 Read the full story before Mike White steals our idea.→ www.thebubble.com/p/why-the-ne...

Maybe dance will save us from the dark misery of rain? 🩰  Four contemporary dance performances by the Daniel Abreu Dance Company and other great options for the weekend in #Madrid here ➡️ www.thebubble.com/p/the-bubble... Stay safe out there and enjoy! #TheBubble #AgendaMadrid

#Spain has long been an #immigration outlier—much to the dismay of JD Vance, probably. But a plan to redistribute 4,400 unaccompanied minors or #MENAS has ignited a fierce debate. Read why this fight is putting Spain’s immigrant exceptionalism to the test ⬇️ www.thebubble.com/p/this-week-...

Will speaking #Catalan be required for immigrants in #Spain? 🤔 Thinking about moving and have questions? Our editor @ianmount.com has you covered. 👉 Subscribe for updates on Spain's politics, economy, and culture—plus answers to the questions that actually matter. www.thebubble.com

🎉 Weekend plans? We got you! Welcome to this week’s Weekend Edition. ☔ Yes, it’s probably still going to rain. No, we don’t have an ark. But we do have dinosaurs—plus the best indoor (and a few brave outdoor) plans to keep you entertained in #Madrid. www.thebubble.com/p/the-bubble...

🇪🇸 Spain needs to spend more on defense. Sánchez agrees. His lefty allies? Not so much. Meanwhile… 💪 AI Sánchez’s six-pack sparks a diplomatic mess 🦸‍♂️ #Málaga goes full nerd with #Comic-Con 🏖️ Mallorca says “enough tourists, thanks” This week in Spain → www.thebubble.com/p/this-week-... #Spain

🎨🎭🎶 Madrid is buzzing with culture this weekend! 🖼️ #ARCOmadrid 2025: The world-class contemporary art fair is back! 🎤 #Eurovision queen Loreen lights up Sala Riviera. 🎭 "Los cuernos de Don Friolera" brings Spanish theater magic. Which one’s your pick?👇 #Madrid www.thebubble.com/p/the-bubble...

PSOE & Junts strike a deal to give Catalonia control over immigration—cue the protests. Also, in this week’s newsletter: 💥 Epstein docs: Spoiler: a lot of hype, not much else. 💎 Palace Hotel: Madrid’s luxury scene just got glossier. www.thebubble.com/p/this-week-... #SpainNews #SpanishNews

When do you know you’ve almost made it? Maybe when Elon #Musk endorses you and Trump calls you San Diego Obescal—all in the same week. Spain’s far-right leader is officially in the MAGAsphere. But what does that mean for Spanish politics? 👇 www.thebubble.com/p/this-week-... #Spain #Vox #Trump

🥳 Carnival weekend in Madrid = an excuse to dress up, eat fabada like it’s a sport, and dance until your dignity evaporates. Also, K!ngdom is playing, and there’s a vegan market (balance is key). All the plans you need 👉 www.thebubble.com/p/the-bubble...

🥜 This Week in a Nutshell: We’re The Bubble now! But you already knew that so let’s talk about something equally boring… defense spending!

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