Portugal’s Migration Curbs Worsen Construction Labour Shortage

By admin July 20, 2026 No comment

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Portugal’s stricter immigration policies are creating labour shortages in the construction sector, raising concerns over the country’s ability to tackle its growing housing crisis. Industry leaders say migrants make up a significant portion of the workforce, and tighter rules have reduced the number of workers available for major housing and infrastructure

Spain Tourism Hits Record Highs as Middle East Travel Disruptions Boost Arrivals

By admin June 8, 2026 No comment

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Tourism in Spain has surged to record levels, with foreign arrivals reaching about 97 million in 2025 and expectations of hitting 100 million in 2026. Popular destinations like Benidorm have fully rebounded after the pandemic, with visitor numbers far exceeding local populations during peak seasons. Industry leaders say part of the recent boost comes from […]

Swiss Housing Pressure Fuels Support for Population Cap

By admin May 23, 2026 No comment

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Rising housing costs and growing pressure on public infrastructure in parts of Switzerland are strengthening support for a national referendum aimed at limiting population growth. Residents in the village of Knonau, near the prosperous canton of Zug, say rapid expansion driven by economic growth and immigration has transformed the area and strained local services.

Spain Moves to Cap Room Rents and Curb Seasonal Leases to Tackle Housing Crisis

By admin January 12, 2026 No comment

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Spain’s government will introduce tougher rental rules in the coming weeks, including caps on room rents and stricter limits on seasonal leases, as it tries to rein in soaring housing costs. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the new decree will deepen state intervention in the rental market, which has come under strain from a severe […]

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 […]

Thousands protest against Canary islands’ ‘unsustainable’ tourism model

By admin April 20, 2024 No comment

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Protests are set to erupt across the Canary Islands this Saturday, with demonstrators calling for a reevaluation of the region’s tourism industry and a halt to the influx of tourists. The movement, named “Canarias tiene un límite” (The Canaries have a limit), is supported by various environmental organizations such as Greenpeace, WWF, and Friends of […]