Spain news update - It's been a tough decade 

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Great joke ; Spaniard anti-tourisn here 😂

Good for you.

Do keep your left wing woke to yourself. I came here 18 years ago to escape you lot

@keithlow3056 No, generally, expats are temporary workers or, whereas immigrants intend to remain in another country indefinitely and may even eventually seek out citizenship...It's really very simple.

@@Eurobazz Thank you

Ex-pat rankles with me. It suggests a detachment from the new place you’ve immigrated to.

Great comment! I would add that expats often tend to recreate many aspects of the country they left and live in neighborhoods taken over by expats. There they can live their lives without really assimilating into the culture of the new country where they live. The same idea can be applied to the idea of tourist and traveler. I avoid expat communities because I come to experience the Spanish culture and to explore its wonderful, unexpected rincones.

I understood expat = Brit abroad. First time I read and heard "expat" was here. I have nothing to say about what an English word should be. Expatriado in Spanish, but no one says that. It sounds to exiled from the Spanish understanding of that common latin word.

Gosh, I feel a little hard done by! Two of my four children I usually speak to every week, the other two less often. Your lucky parents! My friend from Gib who is sort of Spanish speaks to her mother every day, often more than once and gets several phone calls a day (sometimes “pocket calls”) 😂. I think the pueblo life where the generations live close to each other is something we miss. All my five grandchildren live at various distances from me which is sad

Nearly 50 million people in Spain. 2.5 million Muslims. Integration is fine. Only a few hundred of these at most will be extremist.

@@robddaniel Depend what you'd define as extremist, try go up to some casual muslim and offend his Allah, does he think hanging or decapitation is the right punishment for doing that, not cool to be offensive for the sake of it, but tolerating muslims is inherently tolerating that which is intolerant, nothing extremist about it per their definition

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But they have a whole load more bank holidays so never at work!

@@jaynehaffmann3944 I'm learning English. So far I got to know that I can say "a whole load more" for garbage and other countless things. For bank holidays, one can count one, two, three... It's actually two more bank holidays in Spain than in the UK. In these cases I use "some more" and like to say "quite more" because quite can mean quite a lot of diferent things and the contrary. It's how I'm going understanding English and the English, not sure

Most supermarkets in the UK open Mon-Sun unlike here in Spain... Tony cuenca

Trump bangs on because certain members don’t pay anything. Then there’s Germany who bought its gas from Russia rather than buying it from fellow NATO countries.

UK tenth, Poland paying 3.9% at the top

Vast majority of countries spend more than 2% in 2024, except Spain, Italy, Canada, and 2-3 smaller nations

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That's because ex pat term often applies to British & , American & Canadian people

@Eurobazz No, expats are temporary stayers or workers, whereas immigrants intend to remain in another country indefinitely. You've learnt something...😀

En España se dice inmigrantes a todos

@@Benito-lr8mz ¡Por supuesto!

Been sub replacement rate births since 1972-3, a population decline or not has been a matter of immigration, women's education is only a correlation which doesn't really say anything, they used to say once countries get rich the fertility falls, but then poor countries started having very low fertility rates so that'd negate the whole argument, fact is they're clueless about what matters to which degree in regards of the birth rates, you'd have like 200 different reasons everything from falling sperm counts to housing,..

The relationship between women's education and lower birth rates is particularly pronounced in developing countries (also known as "third world countries"). In these regions, where access to education for girls and women has historically been limited, increasing educational opportunities can have a dramatic impact on fertility rates. This effect stems from several factors: * Delayed marriage: Educated women often delay marriage, focusing on their studies and career aspirations. This directly reduces their reproductive lifespan. * Family planning: Education equips women with knowledge about contraception and reproductive health, empowering them to make informed choices about family size. * Economic empowerment: Educated women are more likely to participate in the workforce, gain financial independence, and prioritize career development. This can lead to a preference for smaller families. * Child health and survival: Educated mothers tend to have healthier children, as they are more likely to seek prenatal care, vaccinations, and proper nutrition. Lower infant mortality rates contribute to a desire for fewer children. * Social norms: As more women become educated, societal attitudes towards large families may shift, further encouraging smaller family sizes. Overall, investing in girls' and women's education in developing countries can have a transformative effect on population growth, leading to healthier families, stronger economies, and more sustainable development.

Also post Franco era here from 1980 , young Spanish girls in the teens , became liberated & wanted careers & wealth , instead of staying home breeding lots of babies .

​@@SimonTmte * Declining fertility rates: The global fertility rate has been falling for decades due to various factors such as increased access to education and contraception, changing social norms, and economic development. * Aging populations: As life expectancy increases and fertility rates decrease, many countries are experiencing a growing proportion of elderly individuals. This puts a strain on healthcare systems and reduces the size of the workforce. * Economic factors: Economic downturns, high unemployment, and rising costs of living can discourage people from having children. * Education and women's empowerment: As women gain access to education and economic opportunities, they tend to have fewer children and delay childbearing. * Urbanization: People living in urban areas tend to have smaller families due to higher living costs and different lifestyles. * Access to family planning: Increased access to contraception and family planning services allows couples to control their family size. * Government policies: Some governments implement policies to encourage smaller families, such as the one-child policy in China. * Environmental concerns: Concerns about overpopulation and its impact on the environment may lead individuals to choose smaller families. * Changing cultural norms: In some cultures, the traditional preference for large families is shifting towards smaller families. * Delayed marriage: The average age of marriage is increasing in many countries, which can lead to fewer children being born. * Childcare costs: The high cost of childcare can be a deterrent to having children. * Infertility: Infertility rates are increasing in some populations, which can contribute to lower birth rates. * Health concerns: Health problems, such as chronic diseases, can affect fertility and reduce the desire to have children. * Migration: Migration from countries with low fertility rates to those with higher rates can offset declining birth rates in the latter. * Natural disasters: Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and droughts, can lead to loss of life and displacement, affecting population growth. * Wars and conflicts: Wars and conflicts can cause significant population declines through casualties, displacement, and disruption of social structures. * Disease outbreaks: Infectious diseases, such as pandemics, can cause significant mortality and affect population growth. * Famine: Famine can lead to widespread malnutrition, disease, and death, reducing population size. * Economic inequality: High levels of economic inequality can lead to social unrest, conflict, and ultimately, population decline. * Political instability: Political instability can lead to violence, displacement, and economic decline, which can negatively impact population growth. * Climate change: Climate change can lead to extreme weather events, food shortages, and displacement, affecting population growth. * Resource scarcity: Scarcity of resources, such as water and food, can lead to conflict, migration, and population decline. * Pollution: Environmental pollution can have negative health effects, leading to reduced fertility and increased mortality. * Technological advancements: Advancements in robotics and automation may reduce the need for human labor, potentially leading to lower birth rates. * Social isolation: Social isolation and loneliness can lead to depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems, which can affect fertility and mortality.

Ni las Malvinas ni Gibraltar valen ni para el Reino Unido, ni para la Argentina ni para España lo que cuesta una guerra.

You have no idea what you are talking about.