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 The murder of Gabriel Cruz shocked Spain and became one of the most emotional and widely followed criminal investigations in recent Spanish history. Gabriel Cruz Ramírez was an 8-year-old boy from Almería, Andalusia. Friends and family affectionately called him “Pescaíto” (“little fish”) because he loved fish and dreamed of becoming a marine biologist. On 27 February 2018, Gabriel disappeared while walking from his grandmother’s house to his cousins’ house in the small town of Las Hortichuelas. The distance was only about 100 metres. When he did not arrive, his family became worried and contacted the authorities. Soon, thousands of volunteers, police officers, divers, and rescue workers joined the search operation. It became the largest coordinated search for a missing child in Spanish history. At first, the entire country hoped Gabriel would be found alive. Social media was filled with drawings of small fish as symbols of support for the boy and his family. Television channels ...

Spain has one of the best public healthcare systems in Europe, but today it faces a serious shortage of doctors. Many hospitals and health centres do not have enough medical staff, especially in small towns and remote areas . One major problem is the “ brain drain .” This happens when highly qualified professionals leave their country to work abroad. Thousands of Spanish doctors move to countries such as Germany, France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom because salaries and working conditions are often better there. Many young doctors in Spain complain about temporary contracts , long working hours, pressure , and low salaries compared to other European countries. Some doctors spend years changing hospitals every few months without job stability . The situation became worse after the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, many healthcare workers experienced burnout and emotional exhaustion. Some decided to leave public healthcare completely, while others moved abroad. Spain...

  Mohammad Reza Pahlavi , the last Shah of Iran, ruled the country from 1941 until the Iranian Revolution in 1979. During his reign, Iran became wealthier because of oil revenues, and the Shah developed a reputation for living an extraordinarily extravagant lifestyle. The Shah and his wife, Farah Pahlavi , owned luxurious palaces filled with priceless artwork, gold decorations, designer fashion, and expensive European furniture. The royal family travelled in private jets, drove Rolls-Royces, and enjoyed vacations on the French Riviera and in Switzerland. One of the most famous examples of the Shah’s extravagance was the 1971 celebration at Persepolis. The event marked 2,500 years of the Persian Empire and became one of the most expensive parties in modern history. The Shah invited kings, queens, presidents, and celebrities from around the world. French chefs were flown into Iran to prepare gourmet meals, while rare foods such as caviar, lobster, truffles, and champagne were impor...

  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiHr4gKRaos The Eurovision Song Contest has long been known for being extravagant, theatrical, and camp. Every year, millions of viewers watch one of the world’s largest live music competitions. However, the 70th edition of Eurovision in Vienna felt very different. Instead of focusing only on music and entertainment, much of the attention surrounding Eurovision 2026 centered on politics, boycotts, and questions about the contest’s credibility. This year, Bulgaria won Eurovision for the first time with the song “Bangaranga,” performed by 27-year-old singer Dara. The song received 516 points and topped both the jury and public votes. Despite Bulgaria’s historic victory, many viewers felt uncomfortable about the political atmosphere surrounding the event. Eurovision’s slogan, “United By Music,” appeared  ironic because of tensions linked to the war in Gaza. Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands officially boycotted th...