Illegal "squatting" of apartments in Spain has increased by 34% since 2018

Illegal “squatting” of apartments in Spain has increased by 34% since 2018

Currently, the latest data records a total of 16,426 complaints, which corresponds to approximately 317 per week. Compared to the previous year, illegal squatting has experienced a 7% increase. This trend highlights the persistence and complexity of the phenomenon in our country, despite statements by the government and many left-wing parties, including Podemos, that deny this situation.
World Press Freedom Day: Spain ranks 23rd out of 180

World Press Freedom Day: Spain ranks 23rd out of 180

World Press Freedom Day has been celebrated annually on May 3rd for 32 years. On this day, we reflect on the fundamental role of...
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In a fight in Valencia, a 25-year-old man is stabbed and his 17-year-old brother...

A tragic altercation occurred in Valencia, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old and the serious injury of a 17-year-old. Initial investigations indicate that the conflict between two groups of teenagers may have been triggered by a relationship one of the groups had or was seeking with a girl.
Red Eléctrica injects more nuclear power and gas to avoid new chaos on the long May weekend

Red Eléctrica injects more nuclear power and gas to avoid new chaos on the...

Red Eléctrica, the company responsible for electricity management in Spain, is on high alert following the recent blackout. It continues to search for the cause of the largest energy shock in the country's history.
Can you be evicted from your Spanish home if it's put up for sale? The law says so

Can you be evicted from your Spanish home if it’s put up for sale?...

Although it may be hard to believe, it is actually common practice to sell a home that is already occupied and rented out. The reasons for this are varied: liquidity needs, inheritances, or personal decisions that entail changes in the owner's assets.
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The National Police arrests a refugee from the Netherlands in Benidorm

The National Police arrested a 28-year-old Dutch fugitive in Benidorm (Alicante), against whom a European Arrest Warrant (OEDE) had been issued by the Dutch authorities for illegal possession of weapons.
Spain becomes the EU country with the highest risk of child poverty

Spain becomes the EU country with the highest risk of child poverty

Spain has the highest child poverty risk rate in the entire European Union, according to data released by Eurostat on Wednesday. This worrying record is the result of inadequate consideration of family needs in public policies.
Total blackout: Massive power outage causes chaos across Spain

Total blackout: Massive power outage causes chaos across Spain

A day of absolute chaos, the likes of which had never been seen before. On Monday, Spain and several other European countries experienced a...
Marbella: The Wall Street of Crime

Marbella: The Wall Street of Crime

Juanjo Gómez, a retired National Police officer, has dedicated his career to pursuing major drug lords and dismantling their empires. Today, he has become a "reference book" for new agents.
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Breaking: 13 of the 15 municipalities on the peninsula, with the exception of Cantabria...

While the causes of the massive power outage that paralyzed the entire Spanish mainland on Monday were still being discussed, the recovery from this...