Four nuclear bombs. One small Spanish village. In 1966, disaster fell from the sky over Palomares. From fear and secrecy under Franco to a missing bomb in the Mediterranean, this episode of Spanish Practices uncovers the human impact of a Cold War accident that still lingers today.

What is Calima — and why does it turn rain into mud in Spain?

In this episode of Spanish Practices, we explore the Saharan dust storms that sweep across Spain, turning skies orange, coating homes in red grime, and impacting air quality. From the dramatic March 2022 "mega-Calima" to the strange reality of "mud rain," this is Spain's dirty little secret explained.

Learn what causes Calima, the health risks, how to clean up afterwards, and why these dust events may be becoming more frequent.

Spain is set to regularise up to 500,000 undocumented people living here and possibly working under the radar — but is this really a bold new move, or just Spain being Spain?

In this episode of Spanish Practices, we take a light, positive look at Spain's plan to bring hundreds of thousands of people out of the shadows and into the official system. These workers are already living, some illegally working, and contributing to the economy — so what changes now?

We explore Spain's history of regularisation, its strong GDP growth forecast, and how the government plans to handle increased pressure on healthcare and public services. With an ageing population and a growing economy, could this actually be a smart long-term strategy?

A practical, very Spanish solution… or a risky gamble?