Spain Housing Crisis Sparks Protests Over Rising Rents

By admin October 9, 2026 No comment

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Protesters in Madrid are blaming investment firms, landlords and short-term rental platforms for worsening Spain’s housing crisis. Hundreds have gathered at Puerta del Sol, with young people struggling to afford homes amid rising rents and limited housing availability. Protesters argue that investment funds are driving up rental prices, making decent housing increasingly

Proposed EU Rules Would Curb Airbnb, Short-Term Rental Homes

By admin September 5, 2026 No comment

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The European Union is considering new rules to restrict Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms in areas facing housing shortages. The proposal aims to address rising housing costs in popular tourist destinations, where residents have protested the growing number of holiday rentals. The draft Affordable Housing Act would allow authorities to identify areas under

Spain Poised for Record Tourism in 2024 Following Strong First-Half Growth

By admin August 2, 2024 No comment

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In the first half of 2024, Spain experienced a 13% surge in foreign tourists, positioning the country for yet another record-breaking year for visitor numbers, despite growing concerns over the holiday industry’s impact on popular tourist areas. According to Spain’s data agency INE, 42.5 million international visitors arrived in the country from January to

Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets

By admin June 22, 2024 No comment

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The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, has announced plans to phase out short-term tourist rentals in the city within five years. He stated that no renewals will be granted for the 10,101 tourist licenses currently in place when they expire by November 2028. These apartments, commonly listed on platforms like Airbnb, will instead be reserved […]

Airbnb host admits killing guest over unpaid bill

By admin March 5, 2019 No comment

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An Airbnb host in Australia has admitted manslaughter of a guest at his home near Melbourne. Jason Colton (42) denies murder, but has pleaded guilty for killing Ramis Jonuzi, who couldn’t afford to pay for his room in an Airbnb property. The incident happened over an unpaid bill worth £112. The case was handled by […]