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    Spain Pays Remote Workers to Save Vanishing Villages

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    Spain’s countryside faces a big problem. In fact, many villages are losing people fast. This is called “Empty Spain.” Because of this, schools close, shops shut, and older people are left alone. One region, Extremadura, has a bold plan. They pay remote workers up to €15,000 to move there. The goal is to bring life back to these towns. Why Are Villages Empty? Young people leave rural Spain for big cities like Madrid and Barcelona. They want jobs and better chances. As a result, mostly older people stay behind. Some villages have an average age over 60. Moreover, birth rates are very low. Without young people, towns shrink quickly. Extremadura’s…

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