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a refund of up to 5,000 euros on your best MiniLED televisions

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Yesterday there was kickoff of the soccer World Cup. If you are one of those who likes to get together with friends or family to watch the games and this year you have decided to do so on a large television, the TCL firm has a promotion that will interest you. Under the motto “Football is lived in a big way”, the brand has activated a campaign cashback (refund in money) which is brutal. If you buy one of their premium large format televisions until July 15, They return up to 5,000 euros of your purchase. In addition, the promotion includes three free months of Orange TV Libre, so you have plenty of entertainment during the holidays. 115″ RGB Mini LED TV – TCL 115RM9L, UHD 4K, TCL AiPQ Pro Processor, Smart TV with Google TV, 144 Hz, Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TV TCL QLED P8L 65P8L 65″ 4K Ultra HD 144Hz Smart TV Google TV HDR10 Dolby Vision The price could vary. We earn commission from these links These are the ranges of televisions that are on sale TCL has put all its artillery for this promotion in the SQD-MiniLED panels. Depending on your budget and the space you have in the living room, these are the smart TV series that are part of this campaign. X11L and RM9L Series If you are looking for an experience without any type of technical commitment, the flagship is the X11L series, which debuts a premium sound system designed hand in hand with the experts at Bang & Olufsen. Although if your obsession with inches is your thing, the jewel in the crown is the colossal 115-inch TCL RM9L, a true beast that leads the campaign’s refunds and literally transforms your living room into a cinema (or a stadium VIP box). TCL 85X11L 85 Inch SQD-Mini LED Television The price could vary. We earn commission from these links 115″ RGB Mini LED TV – TCL 115RM9L, UHD 4K, TCL AiPQ Pro Processor, Smart TV with Google TV, 144 Hz, Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links C8L, C7L and Q7D Pro Series On the other hand, if your budget is tighter and you are looking for the best quality-price ratio in high ranges, the C8L series also inherits the sound of Bang & Olufsen with a more moderate price. For their part, the C7L and the Q7D Pro (the latter a hidden gem sold exclusively on Amazon) are the ideal gateways to the MiniLED universe. The Q7D Pro, specifically, mounts an audio system signed by Onkyo 2.1 Hi-Fi, achieving contrast and impact acoustic punch to enjoy the best sound from the sofa. TCL 55C8L Television 55 Inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL 55C7L Television 55 Inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL 65Q7D Pro Television 65 Inch SQD-Mini LED The price could vary. We earn commission from these links P8L and C6K Pro Series If you want a giant panel without shaking your wallet, the P8L series stretches its diagonals up to 98 inches, sacrificing frills but giving you that massive immersion What are you looking for for him? World Cup 2026. If you prefer to prioritize high-quality MiniLED technology on a tighter budget and in a standard size, the C6K Pro series is your option. TV TCL QLED P8L 65P8L 65″ 4K Ultra HD 144Hz Smart TV Google TV HDR10 Dolby Vision The price could vary. We earn commission from these links QD-Mini LED TV 65″ – TCL 65C6K Pro, UHD 4K, TCL AiPQ Pro Processor (MT9653), Smart TV with Google TV, Dolby Vision-Atmos, Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The maximum refund you get with each television X11L series (premium range) 98X11L (98 inches): Refund of 3,000.00 euros. 85X11L (85 inches): Refund of 2,000.00 euros. 75X11L (75 inches): Refund of 1,500.00 euros. RM9L Series (The Crown Jewels) 115RM9L (115 inches): Maximum refund of 5,000.00 euros. 98RM9L (98 inches): Refund of 2,000.00 euros. 85RM9L (85 inches): Refund of 1,500.00 euros. C8L series (mid-high range) 98C8L (98 inches): Refund of 600.00 euros. 85C8L (85 inches): Refund of 450.00 euros. 75C8L (75 inches): Refund of 350.00 euros. 65C8L (65 inches): Refund of 250.00 euros. 55C8L (55 inches): Refund of 150.00 euros. C7L series (versatile range) 98C7L (98 inches): Refund of 400.00 euros. 85C7L (85 inches): Refund of 250.00 euros. 75C7L (75 inches): Refund of 200.00 euros. 65C7L (65 inches): Refund of 100.00 euros. 55C7L (55 inches): Refund of 100.00 euros. RML7L series (most affordable TVs) 98RM7L (98 inches): Refund of 400.00 euros. 85RM7L (85 inches): Refund of 250.00 euros. 75RM7L (75 inches): Refund of 200.00 euros. 65RM7L (65 inches): Refund of 100.00 euros. How to request your money refund? Participating in this promotion is quite simple, you just have to follow these simple steps: Buy your television: You must purchase any of the models from the participating series (X11L, C8L, C7L, Q7D Pro, RM9L, C6K Pro and P8L) before July 15. Register the purchase: You have until August 15, 2026 to upload your invoice and register your data in the official website. Receive your money: Once the documentation has been validated, TCL will pay you the money for the cashback corresponding directly into your bank account. Some sound bars that may interest you for these TVs TCL A65K Sound Bar 3.1.2ch The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL S55HE Sound Bar 2.1, 220W The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Rubén Andrés (Xataka) and TCL In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. 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removing magnets from the fridge saves exactly zero euros on your bill, although there are other things that do work

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The magnetic decorations that decorate refrigerators in many homes have been the subject of a curious urban legendthat they make our appliance consume more. “Everything in this myth is false,” Endesa pointed out one of the last times the rumor resurfaced. Refrigerator magnets do not have an impact on the electrical consumption of these appliances since the magnetic fields of the magnets that we place in our refrigerators are very weak. So much so that “they don’t even go through the refrigerator door,” the electric company continues to explain on the company blog. And it is that some of the magnets we place on our refrigerator barely have the strength to keep themselves in place, but nor the most powerful magnets in this range they could do it. We would need a very powerful magnet, outside the range of refrigerator magnets to affect its operation. “Only (would consumption increase) if the magnets on your refrigerator were electromagnets” answered a forum user Physics Forums back in 2012 when another user raised this question. Endesa has not been the only company that has spoken out in recent years about this urban legend. When we asked LGthey told us that it was a “myth”: “fridge magnets have no effect on consumption, shelf life or food. The magnets located on the outside of the refrigerator do not influence the operation or the internal cooling capacity of the appliance.” In that same line he answered us another manufacturer, Bosch, which assured that the magnets were not going to affect the operation at all beyond causing scratches on the surface or, if someone feels especially inspired and fills the door with magnets, they could affect the useful life of the door hinge if its weight increases a lot. In any case, they were very emphatic about it: it will never affect the electrical consumption of the appliance. How to save with the refrigerator. The refrigerators can assume the largest source of energy consumption behind heating and hot water and can account for almost a fifth of electricity consumption. They must be plugged in and running all day, which limits possible strategies to save on expenses, although some exist. The option that most reduces electricity consumption is one that may not be available to everyone: obtaining a more efficient refrigerator. We may not have yet paid off the one we have or we may not yet have the budget to change it, but opting for more efficient models will imply less long-term savings. Other ways to save are well known: keeping the door open as little as possible or not putting hot food in it are well-known tricks. Maintain seal from the refrigerator, yes, it goes a little further. To achieve this we must always make sure that there are no foods that could make it difficult to close and that the sealing elements (the rubber) are in good condition. Where we place the refrigerator can also affect its performance. Embedding it, placing it in sunlight, or near a heat source such as a radiator or oven can cause it to require more energy to keep its interior cool. Finally, we must keep the freezer frost free as far as possible. The frost works as an insulator (as if we had an igloo inside the freezer. This causes the freezer to require more energy to cool the products inside. In the midst of a unique energy crisis in almost half a century, saving electricity has become an obsession for some and a necessity for many. That is why it is important focus on those strategies that do allow us to save energy and money. Image | Giulia Hetherington A version of this topic was originally published in 2023. Unfortunately for science, it is still fully valid in 2026…

If you thought that Renfe was taking… Germany is spending 100,000 million euros so that its trains arrive on time

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We complain a lot about Renfe (and a good part of those complaints, with reason). But although it may seem otherwise, Germany has been neglecting its railway network for decades at decadent levels. And just as they count According to the Financial Times, only six in ten long-distance trains arrive on time. However, the country already has a plan in mind, a plan that involves investing some 100,000 million euros in solving its punctuality problem. The problem. In 2000, 84% of German long-distance trains arrived on time. Today that figure has fallen to 60%. Already last year, an analysis The Financial Times placed Deutsche Bahn, the German public operator, below even the most late railway operators in the United Kingdom. Just like account The German Transport Minister, Patrick Schnieder, even warned in March that the situation threatened to erode public confidence in the institutions. In his own words, he assured that if the State is not capable of guaranteeing basic services, “democracy is harmed.” How we got here. According to the media, this deterioration has been the result of a series of poorly made decisions over two decades. In the early 2000s, the German government considered taking Deutsche Bahn public. The plan never materialized, but to improve the balance sheet for that hypothetical exit, network maintenance was cut. To this was added that between 2005 and 2010 the budget for railway infrastructure was, adjusted for inflation, 20% lower than in the mid-nineties, according to calculations from the FT itself. The icing on the cake came in 2009, when Germany constitutionalized the so-called “debt brake“, which forced the State to balance the accounts every year. This caused investment spending to systematically lose the battle against social spending. The current state of the network. Just like account According to the FT, 16% of the assets of the German railway network are classified as deficient or directly inadequate. There are bridges dating back to the time of Kaiser Wilhelm II and signal boxes installed in the 1960s that are still in service. In fact, according to DB InfraGo, the Deutsche Bahn division in charge of maintaining the network, 80% of all delays are directly caused by deterioration of the infrastructure. You have to open the tap. In 2025, Chancellor Friedrich Merz took advantage of a constitutional loophole to create a fund of 500 billion euros to renew the country’s infrastructure over the next twelve years. The railway is one of its top priorities since, of that total, Deutsche Bahn has committed 107 billion euros until 2029. However, Philipp Nagl, CEO of DB InfraGo, recognize to the FT that needs at least 130,000 million to cover the accumulated delay. And as he comments, every year, more assets reach the end of their useful life. How it is being executed. The strategy is being extremely drastic, closing entire sections of the network for months to rebuild them from scratch, instead of patching section by section. Furthermore, it is an atypical way of doing things at Deutsche Bahn, which historically had a tradition of keeping lines open while carrying out construction work. “With that method it would take forever,” explains Nagl to the FT. The number of active works on the network has grown by a third since 2024, to exceed 28,000 in 2026. The immediate consequence is more chaos in the short term. And the punctuality goal has been lowered to 70% and postponed until 2029. A real example. In one of the busiest corridors in the country, the one that connects Cologne with the Ruhr Valley, along which up to 280 trains circulate daily, the line has been closed since February. According to account In the middle, the 55,000 regular travelers must resort to more than 200 replacement buses, many of them stuck in traffic jams. In return, 81 kilometers of track, 50 detours and 12 stations are being renewed in five months. The person in charge of the project, Arno Jaeger, defined the medium as “a monumental task” with a budget of 800 million euros. To speed up the work, specialized heavy machinery is used. In fact, one of the machines, colloquially nicknamed Mamut, renews two kilometers of track per shift, four times faster than if they did it through the conventional method. It’s about operators. Beyond Deutsche Bahn, there are private competitors waiting for their chance. And just as account FT, FlixTrain, the railway arm of the Flix group, has reserved 2.4 billion euros to buy up to 65 high-speed trains that it wants to deploy from 2028. The Italian high-speed operator Italo has also announced its intention to enter Germany with an investment of up to 3.6 billion if it gains access to the network for several years. Both point to 2028 as a key year. Cover image | Deutsche Bahn In Xataka | The Spanish west has a forgotten train that it wants to recover. The problem: neither Madrid nor Europe are interested

Today at Lidl (and for less than 60 euros) this compact Philips air fryer with a recipe app

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Although it may seem that everyone already has an air fryer at home, if you are one of those who have not yet succumbed to this small appliance or want to renew the one you already have at home, you are in luck because in next week’s Lidl brochure we have found this Philips air fryer 4.2 liters per 59.99 euros. Although you won’t have to wait until next Friday, June 19 (which is when it goes on sale in physical stores), since it is already available in its online store at the same price. Philips Series 2000 Air Fryer NA229/00, with 4.2 l capacity The price could vary. We earn commission from these links And if the 4.2 liters of this Philips air fryer are not enough for you, on Amazon you have other larger capacity fryers at a good price. An example of this is also this one from the same brand and range (Philips Airfryer 2000 Series), with a 6.2 liter capacity and window that you can buy now reduced by 89 euros. Philips Airfryer 2000 Series – 6.2L Classic Fryer with Window The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A brand-name air fryer at an outlet price This model of air fryer from Philips stands out for offering a perfect balance between exterior size and cooking space. It has a 4.2 liter capacity bucket, which is an ideal size for prepare portions for two or three people (for example, up to 500 grams of French fries in one go) without taking up half of the kitchen counter. The key to this device is technology RapidAir patented by Philips. Thanks to its internal design in the shape of a sea star at the base, hot air circulates at high speed throughout the basket. This means that the food is cooked completely evenly. That is, they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside using up to 90% less fat compared to a conventional fryer. Furthermore, with its 1,500 W of powerit does not need preheating, which will allow you to save time and up to 70% energy compared to a traditional electric oven. On the front we find a digital touch panel very intuitive. From there you can regulate the temperature and time manually, or select one of its preset programs with a single touch. Another point to highlight is how easy it is to clean it. Both the basket and the inner rack have a high quality non-stick coating and they are completely dishwasher safe. Plus, if you’re lacking inspiration in the kitchen, the Philips HomeID mobile app gives you access to hundreds of recipes designed specifically for this model. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: offer for Philips series 2000 air fryer at lidl ✅ THE BEST Philips warranty and technology: the brand practically invented this segment. Its air circulation system is light years ahead of cheap generic models. Efficient consumption: As it does not require preheating and cooks quickly, the impact on the electricity bill is minimal. ❌ THE WORST Fair capacity for large families… With 4.2 liters it falls short if there are 4 or more people at home; In that case it is better to jump to 5.5 or 6 liter models. Without double basket… By having a single cooking area, if you want to make meat and garnish at the same time you will have to mix them or calculate the times to add them in stages. 💡 BUY IT IF… If you are a couple, a single person or a family of three, it is the ideal size to optimize daily portions without wasting energy or space. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You have to cook for many, you will have to make several batches, so you will lose the advantage of saving time. You may also be interested in these accessories for your new air fryer Cecotec Pack 3 Circular Silicone Molds for 2.4-5L Airfryer Cecofry Bucket Pack Accessories S The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xyvor 2 Pezzi Silicone Mold Air Fryer The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Webedia and Philips In Xataka | In my family we have retired the toaster for the air fryer: why we no longer use another method for breakfast bread In Xataka | This is how we make bread (with and without gluten) in my family: since we tried the air fryer, we have not turned on the oven again

300,000 euros for a week

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Vacation rentals in tourist areas they are through the cloudsand in the Balearic Islands they know it well: so much so that high prices have ended up becoming in a work problem for the tourism sector. However, for whom money is no object, renting a villa on the seafront in the north of Ibiza can be a perfect plan for summer. And when we say that money should not be a problem it is because this luxury is expensive. Very expensive. About 300,000 euros a week, to be more exact. It is not a house, it is a private island Sa Ferradura is an example of those exclusive villas reserved only for a clientele of very high purchasing power. In reality, it is not just a villa located on a 35,000 m2 rocky plot, it is a private islet joined to the land by a narrow strip of land that serves as a beach. That is, not only do you pay to rent a property located on the seafront in a privileged enclave on the Ibizan coast, but you also get maximum privacy by being surrounded by the sea. Its name, Sa Ferradura, refers to the horseshoe shape that the property draws and a set of rooms organized around a central patio facing the Mediterranean. The 975 m2 mansion located in the center of the peninsula has six double rooms, all with private bathrooms, and capacity for 12 people. During their stay, guests have a team of 22 employees at their disposal, from cooks to laundry staff. Although the villa is facing the sea, it has a 23-meter infinity pool next to the villa, and a second pool that merges with the 12,000 m2 of garden with native plants that emulates a lagoon. The north-facing viewing terrace has an area of ​​750 square meters with open views of the sea and the landscape of Es Amunts. It has two bars, pergolas and a mixing table to play music. According to detailed Ibiza Diarythe level of detail and luxury in the furniture is almost sickening, with chairs brought expressly from Japan and a walnut table in one of the dining rooms handcrafted by an Amish community in New York. The complex is accessed by car from the adjacent beach, which acts as a platform that connects it with the rest of the island, while a small private pier located on the side of that same beach gives access to the property from the sea. A very profitable business A Dutch textile businessman acquired the property in 1994 for 50 million pesetas, which would be equivalent to the 300,000 euros that it currently costs to stay for a week in this villa. In 2006, a Russian millionaire bought it for 22 million euros and today it belongs to Russian magnate Mikhail Prokhorov, who was owner of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets between 2010 and 2019, when he sold the team for $2.35 billion. Prokhorov acquired Sa Ferradura in 2013 for around €33 million, and his estimated fortune is around $11.5 billion. according to Bloomberg. Since then, the Russian millionaire has invested in design renovations with high-end materials, positioning the small islet among the most appreciated luxury islands in the world and, as he collected in 2018 The Newspaper of Ibiza and Formenterawas named “Best Private Villa in the Mediterranean” at The Boutique Hotel Awards of that yearwhich distinguishes the most exclusive spaces, hotels and private villas. Precisely this organization reveals the price per night that its tenants must pay: about 42,624.78 euros or, in other words, 298,373.46 euros for a week of vacation on a private island 35 minutes by car from Ibiza airport. This means that, during the summer season alone, the villa generates more than a million euros per month, which makes it a very profitable business. Millionaires like Elon Musk or footballers like Lionel Messi or Cesc Fábregas they have walked through the gardens of Sa Ferradura, which gives an idea of ​​the type of client who stays in this type of holiday residence. In Xataka | The mystery of the most expensive mansion in Spain: someone is selling it for 70 million euros but we don’t know who it is Image | The Boutique Hotel Awards

Carrefour is selling off a 55-inch QLED TV this weekend, ideal for small living rooms. Thus, it costs less than 250 euros

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He is approaching soccer world cup and it is one of those perfect occasions to renew the television, especially if we want to make the leap to larger diagonals compared to what we have been using. In this sense, 55 inches are a good gateway to large TVs but, still, relatively contained. Mainly, if we compare with the models larger than 65 inches that are increasingly common. And for a key reason: in those 55 inches we find very good prices. Daewoo 55DM75QV + coupon 51.89 euros The price could vary. We earn commission from these links This Daewoo Discount for a limited time at Carrefour is a good example of this: from its RRP of 399 euros it drops to 299 euros. But taking advantage of the campaign Save VAT Available in the store until June 8, we also get a coupon for 51.89 euros to redeem for other purchases, between June 11 and 24. If we take both discounts into account, we get a final price of something less than 250 euros which seem very good for brand new television. With an all-terrain Ultra HD QLED panel at 60 Hz: ideal for movies, sports, series and video games If we have a relatively small living room where televisions of 65 inches or more have no place, but we come from 50 inches or less and we want to take that little step towards larger diagonals, The 55 of this Daewoo are very balanced. A perfect television to enjoy the Soccer World Cup which is about to drop, in addition to all kinds of content through Prime Video, HBO, YouTube, Netflix, Movistar Plus or SkyShowtime, among other platforms. The latter also has a discount promotion active for a limited time very interesting. Also It is a good television to play if we settle for its 60 Hz. Although current consoles such as Xbox Series X either PS5 Pro They reach 120 FPS in some compatible games and we would not be able to take full advantage of it, the truth is that if we are not playing competitive titles, those 60 Hz are very enjoyable. For the rest, we are looking at a television with a great quality-price ratio with its current discount, with a 4K QLED panel Although it does not reach the contrast level of an OLED, it is more than acceptable for normal daily use in 2026. Even more so, due to the difference in cost between those OLEDs and QLEDs, which is considerable. All this, with the option of financing the amount without interest in up to 12 months, a very differential addition for many buyers. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: offer 55DM75QV ✅ THE BEST Its price, which is already good enough with the discount, but which improves even more with the VAT coupon that we get Your panel, balanced and all-terrain that fulfills in a multitude of scenarios: series and movies, sports and even video games ❌ THE WORST Far from the image quality of high-end TVs with OLED panels and refresh rates of 120 Hz or more One diagonal (55 inches) which can become short in a short time, once we get used to it 💡 BUY IT IF… You were just looking for a new cheap TV to watch the World Cup or any other content ⛔ DO NOT BUY IT IF… you have room for greater diagonals. In that case, going for 65 inches or more is a safe bet for the future. Some televisions of other sizes (and great prices) that may interest you The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Purchase addiction, Daewoo In Xataka | Best sound bars in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended models from 140 euros In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs

Renfe has a contract of 4,000 million euros in its hands. And no Spanish company gives you the trains you are looking for

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Renfe is preparing to choose the lucky company that will supply at least 30 high-speed trains. It is the most expensive tender in the company’s history, with around 4,000 million euros at stake. It is also the litmus test to see if Spain once again positions itself as a leading country in high speed. The contract. 1,362 million euros insured and the possibility of reaching 1,777 million euros. That’s only with the purchase. Because if we take into account the cost of maintenance, a long-term contract is estimated at 4,000 million euros. This is the contest to which anyone can apply. As long as, of course, it is capable of delivering 30 high-speed trains and is open to the delivery of another ten units if the Spanish company so requests. It is one of the previous steps to launch a Madrid-Barcelona line in less than two hours. A comprehensive renewal of the line thanks to a Spanish invention and new trains capable of reaching top speeds of 350 km/h are essential. Quickie. In substance and form. Because in order to comply with the specifications of the Renfe contract it is essential that the trains can run at a maximum of 350 km/h as we say. Inside they will have to accommodate 450 passengers, have a space for transporting bicycles and a cafeteria car. But in addition, Renfe wants the chosen company to deliver at least five units in the first 40 months once the contract is signed. At the latest, the last unit of the fleet of 30 trains will have to be delivered before month 78. That is, the company will have to have everything ready in less than six and a half years and after three years Renfe has to begin to reap the first fruits. “Citizens would not understand”. That is the warning that José Ignacio Jainaga, president of Talgo, has issued in statements collected by The Mail. And the obligations included in the contract specifications leave this Spanish company in a very complicated position according to experts. In fact, Jainaga wanted to highlight the efficiency of its trains, which it considers are capable of offering an efficiency “35%” higher than rivals, but it has not talked about deadlines or being able to reach the aforementioned 350 km/h with its trains. Despite this, he considers that citizens “would not understand that the regulator, the operator, and ultimately the Government, do not consider Talgo’s solutions as the best adapted to the priorities of Spanish society.” CAF, another company specialized in the construction of trains, would also be outside the conditions required by the contract right now, they explain in The Basque Journal. The company has the approval for its trains to run at 300 km/h in Spain since 2020 (the most advanced reach 320 km/h top speed) but with such tight deadlines, CAF would be left out because it would not be able to develop a new platform in time. Without a trace of Spain. Both CAF and Talgo understand that with these conditions they will not be able to compete in a contest that is considered one of the most attractive in Europe. At the moment, it does not seem that either company can offer such fast trains within the planned times. CAF, as we say, does not have a platform capable of reaching this speed. Talgo, on the contrary, managed to reach 360 km/h with their Talgo Avril but they are limited in their approval to reach a maximum of 330 km/h. But, in addition, the relationship between Talgo and Renfe is not going through the best moment. The Avrils arrived with reliability problems that hit the ceiling with the fissures in Madrid-Barcelona. Renfe considers that, since they are under warranty, Talgo must fix them but this company says that the problem is generated by the infrastructure. In addition, Renfe sanctioned Talgo with more than 100 million for being late in delivering these trains. A punishment that Ignacio Jainaga, president of Talgo, claims to have been resolved although no further details have been given, stated in The Confidential. Beyond Spain. In the midst of these controversies, Óscar Puente, Minister of Transportation, did not hesitate to show interest in trains that are manufactured far from our borders. It makes sense because, according to the experts referenced in the previous media, only Hitachi or Siemens seem really well positioned to be able to compete for this project. Before the bidding rules were announced, Puente toured the factories of these companies. He appeared, for example, at the Siemens factory whose Velaro Novo Yes, it can operate at more than 350 km/h. Hitachi has the ETR 1000 that Trenitalia uses for Iryo and that reach a top speed of 400 km/h. But, also, Puente also traveled to China where he praised the CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles trains because they are capable of reaching the aforementioned 350 km/h but, above all, he praised their ability to deliver them in record time and at a much more competitive price. He came to point out that: “Chinese manufacturers deliver trains at half the price in a period of six months to two years, while the European industry offers them to you for 60 months. I am the politician who buys and I don’t have 60 months” However, this possibility has been put into more doubt because the European Commission is investigating this company because it considers that the Chinese State has doped it financially, which could leave it out of Renfe’s famous 4 billion euro contract. Photo | MaedaAkihiko In Xataka | “They deliver trains in six months at half the price”: Renfe needs new AVE and is clear that China will give them to them

Disney has invested more than 5.7 billion euros in Disneyland Paris. He still hasn’t recovered even half of that amount.

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On March 29, 2026, Josh D’Amaro inaugurated World of Frozen before Emmanuel Macron, Penélope Cruz and Naomi Campbell. It was his first major public act as CEO of Disneyeleven days after taking office. However, he did not do it in the now classic Disneyland in Orlando, but in Paris. A park that, according to French commercial recordsaccumulates a deficit of 4.2 billion dollars after more than three decades open. Disneyland Paris is Disney’s most profitable international subsidiary and even so, it still You have not recovered your initial investment. So…why is it still open? On paper, all good. When Disney makes public the financial results of your parksit doesn’t break it down by installation. But since Euro Disney Associés (EDA), the company that manages the complex, is obliged to publish detailed accounts in France, we can know the Parisian figures: in the year ending in September 2025, EDA’s income reached a record of 4 billion dollars, 8.4% more than the previous year, driven in part by the implementation of the controversial dynamic prices. Net profit reached 304.2 million, also the highest in its history. For its part, the results of Disney’s international parks segment They rose 25% in the last quarter of fiscal year 2025and the company explicitly attributed that improvement to the pull of Disneyland Paris. Do the math. However, since opening in 1992, what was initially known as Euro Disney has only made a net profit in 13 years. Accumulated losses total 3.7 billion dollars. In other words: Disney has invested a total of 6.8 billion dollars (5.7 billion euros) in the complex and has not yet recovered that figure. With 304 million annual profits, it is difficult to think of it being recovered. The French trap. EDA operates within particular financial parameters. France gave up the coveted 2,230 hectare land in Chessy (almost a fifth of the area of ​​Paris) in exchange for the complex being organized as a public-private collaboration. Disney started as a minority shareholder with 49% and since it was not the main shareholder, Disney did not capitalize the company as it would have done in its American parks. It only contributed 132.1 million of the 4.9 billion that the construction cost. The remaining 59.8% was covered by a bank loan assumed by the Euro Disney joint venture. EDA was listed on the Euronext, which on the one hand forced accounting transparency, and on the other hand chained the company to a very fragile capital structure just before the first great recession of the time hit. A year after the opening, Philippe Bourguignon, president of Euro Disney, recognized that the company’s financial imbalance was so severe that its very existence was at risk. Crisis after crisis. In reality, the history of Disneyland Paris is a summary of the great economic crises that the sector and, specifically, France has experienced. The park opened during a recession that affected all of Europe, but especially the country (with a drop in GDP of 1.5% in 1993). French tourists rejected the prices of tickets, the absence of alcohol in restaurants and English as the dominant language. Disneyland Paris’ second park, Walt Disney Studios (renamed Disney Adventure World in 2026), opened in 2002 just as global tourism was suffering after 9/11. The worst year came in 2016: Disneyland Paris posted a record net loss of $961.8 million after the November 2015 attacks plunged attendance at the park. Disney’s reaction in 2017 was to buy the remaining 51% of shares for 250.8 million and pay another 1,700 to eliminate all the accumulated debt. But the misfortunes did not end: the 2020 pandemic cut off the recovery that this sanitation had started. And things are not over: the war in the Middle East affects energy and flights, and it remains to be seen how it will impact the business in the medium term. The clear accounts. For 34 years, the royalties and other management expenses that EDA has paid to the American parent company total 2.4 billion dollars: fees for attraction design, licensed characters, costumes, show production… But Disneyland Paris receives 16 million visitors a year, it is the most frequented tourist destination in Europe and, according to the study itself contributes 6.1% of France’s total tourist income. In 2025, the parks and experiences divisions generated the 57% of Disney’s consolidated operating profiton total revenues of $94.4 billion. It is the weight of that segment that took D’Amaro from parks management to CEO. But one thing is clear: EDA cannot distribute dividends until its accumulated losses are fully compensated. At 304 million in annual net profit and with the historic hole unclosed, that moment is not around the corner: it seems that we are not talking about short-term compensation. Header | Pablo Monteagudo In Xataka | Abu Dhabi Disney Park will be like no other. For a hot reason

It’s called ‘Kill Him Now!’ and can be seen for 4.99 euros

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It can be said that he true crime It’s my guilty pleasure. If it’s good, it grabs you and doesn’t let go until it’s over. This not only includes the specific case on which the true crimebut it also matters (a lot) how it is told and how it is shown on the screen. And there, few better than Carles Portawhich has several of the best documentaries of this genre that I have seen so far. The best? Today his new one is released true crime: It’s called ‘Kill Him Now!’ and comes to Movistar Plus: you can see it with its Free Film and Series Plan for only 4.99 euros. Without permanence and whatever operator you are. Monthly subscription to Movistar Plus – Cinema and Series The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A lot of true crime, but also a lot of original series This new documentary by Carles Porta arrives on M+ today, June 4. It focuses on a real case that occurred in July 2017 near Albacete and promises to follow the line of the last true crime by Porta himself, such as ‘Missing in Murcia’, ‘Muerte en el hotel’ or ‘Peregrina’. All, by the way, are available on the platformtogether with others like the series ‘Crímenes’ or ‘Tor’, one of my favorites. There is a lot to see on the platform if you like the true crime and, since it has no permanence, you can try it for a month to see how they are. In addition, in Movistar Plus there are also a lot of series that are original to the platform and that are very worthwhile, as is the case of the recently released ‘Many people have to die’ or ‘Celeste’, to name just two examples. To all of the above we must add that you can share the account with a friend or family member without problemseven if they do not live at the same address as you. You can also download one of these true crime to watch it offline when you travel this summer by plane or train. Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Movistar Plus In Xataka | Movistar Plus activates its Free Plan with complete programs and a lot of content, regardless of which operator you are In Xataka | Movistar Plus for non-Movistar customers: what it is, how much it costs, channels, additional services and how to contract it

Amazon sells off this iPhone with the best price we have seen to date: it costs 504 euros

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Except the iPhone AirApple’s current generation mobile phones have changed very little in price since their respective launches. On the other hand, we do usually find those from the previous generation on sale, and quite frequently. The best one we can find right now has fallen into the iPhone 16ea mobile phone that, although it is true that it is not the most recent, is perfect for making the leap into the Apple ecosystem. Its price on Amazon is 504 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A new minimum price With Amazon’s new offer, we are talking about a new historical minimum price. He iPhone 16e It will not be Apple’s most complete mobile because it has certain shortcomings, but it is quite attractive. Starting with its design, we are talking about a compact mobile with 6.1 inch screenthe smallest of all considering that, except for the iPhone 17eApple mobile phones are starting from 6.3 inches. It is also a mobile phone that offers good power thanks to the A18 chipthe same one that integrates the iPhone 16. This chip, in addition to offering good performance, adds compatibility with Apple Intelligence. And your software will also be updated for many years. On the other hand, it is worth mentioning that its battery offers one of the best autonomy that we have seen in iPhone with this size, reaching the day without any problem with very demanding use. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: iPhone 16e offer today ✅ THE BEST Yesu format and power: We are talking about a small mobile phone, but also powerful. Your battery: whether you use it a lot or little, the battery will last you at least a day without any problem. ❌ THE WORST los 128 GB… They remain very tight today. With wireless charging, but… no MagSafe support. To use these accessories it is necessary to have a compatible case. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are looking for the first iPhone, especially if you don’t want to spend too much money and are looking to prioritize the battery. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You are going to take a lot of photographs and you do not have cloud services, since 128 GB is enough for what it gives, which is not much. You may also be interested ESR Case for iPhone 17e/ iPhone 16e, MagSafe Compatible, Military Grade Shockproof Protection, Magnetic Case for iPhone 17e/ iPhone 16e, Classic Hybrid Case (HaloLock), Transparent The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Spigen Glas.tR EZ Fit Screen Protector for iPhone 17e, iPhone 16e, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, 2 Units, High Definition, 9H Hardness The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Ricardo AguilarApple In Xataka | Best iPhones. Which one to buy in 2026 and recommended models based on budget, tastes and quality-price In Xataka | After testing them, Xataka experts agree: these are the best mobile phones of 2026

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