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Date Published: 31/12/2024

Nostradamus' predictions for 2025 and how they affect Spain

From climate catastrophes to financial meltdowns, the prophet doesn’t disappoint with his doomsday predictions

As a new year dawns, so too does the intrigue surrounding Nostradamus, the 16th-century French apothecary-turned-prophet who has terrified generations with his eerily-accurate predictions.

Whether you believe he had a crystal-clear view of the future or just an uncanny knack for cryptic phrasing, Nostradamus remains a fascinating figure, credited with forecasting events ranging from the World Wars and the September 11 attacks to the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the assassination of John F Kennedy.

And now, his supposed predictions for 2025 are making waves, offering a glimpse into a future that, as usual, looks more than a little apocalyptic.

What does Nostradamus have in store for 2025?

According to his followers, particularly the TikTok account Incredible Curiosities, which seems to have taken the baton for decoding Nostradamus, 2025 could be a year to buckle up for.

Here’s what the New Year (apparently) has in store:

Prediction 1: A global war

Nostradamus supposedly foresaw a global conflict in 2025, potentially sparked by escalating tensions in Ukraine or a standoff between China and Taiwan. The forecast suggests the involvement of major powers - Russia, China and the United States - raising concerns about the scope and impact of such a war.

Prediction 2: An economic meltdown

The next prophecy takes aim at the global economy. Nostradamus’ cryptic verses have been interpreted to signal a financial collapse, plunging Europe into recession.

Spain, Italy and Greece are pegged as the hardest hit, with crumbling economies and widespread hardship. Across the Atlantic, hyperinflation could once again grip Argentina, while even the mighty US dollar might find itself on shaky ground.

Prediction 3: Climate chaos

No Nostradamus prediction would be complete without a nod to nature’s wrath. With record-breaking temperatures becoming an annual tradition, his 2025 vision points to a year of extreme climate events: think catastrophic storms, heatwaves and other phenomena that will leave their mark on the planet.

How will all this impact Spain?

If these predictions have you nervously glancing at your weather app or checking the exchange rate, rest assured, Nostradamus is as famous for his ambiguity as he is for his doomsday scenarios.

While the prophecies mention Spain among the countries facing economic strain, and there’s little doubt that prices are going nowhere but up, it’s worth remembering that Spain has weathered plenty of storms, both literal and metaphorical, in the past.

In other news: Spain insists there will be no dual carriageway tolls in 2025, despite ultimatum from Brussels

Image: Wikimedia Commons

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