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When we check into a hotel, we all expect to spend a few restful nights in a comfortable bed with soft sheets. But sometimes, circumstances don't allow it. To avoid this, it's essential to pay attention to certain details that the hotel staff won't actively inform you about.

Spain is among the twelve countries globally with the lowest birth rate in 2025, according to the study "The True Fertility Crisis" by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). For the first time, this study addresses the "demographic collapse" worldwide and suggests that countries change their current natalist approach from a "compulsive" policy to one focused on helping people have the children they desire.

The controversial amnesty law in Spain remains a focal point of attention from Brussels. The European Commission expresses serious concerns and openly questions the regulation, as it "looks like a self-amnesty." This assessment is based on a preliminary question from the European Court of Auditors to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), highlighting the urgency of the issue.

Despite well-filled reservoirs, there is a latent water shortage in the hinterland of the Costa del Sol. The first four municipalities in the province of Málaga must again limit the use of drinking water because they are not connected to the main grid and neighboring communities are unwilling to share resources.

The former president of Cepsa, Khadem Abdulla Butti Al Qubaisi, is the subject of an international search and arrest warrant. He is accused of serious money laundering offenses and crimes against the Treasury in connection with the sale of the Foster Tower in Madrid, known as the Cepsa Tower.

The Spanish government, led by Pedro Sánchez, is set to allocate more than 470 million euros to NGOs and other organizations to assist asylum-seeking immigrants. This significant investment, spanning from July 2025 to June 2026, is a central component of the state's reception system and will be managed by third-sector entities, foundations, and other concerted actors.

Even though the law has recognized animals as sentient beings in Spain since 2021, they cannot directly inherit property or be direct beneficiaries of an inheritance. Nevertheless, there are legal formulas that allow for anticipating their fate. According to a recent study by Rover, the online pet care platform, 94% of people consider it important to legally protect their pets, but 63% of dog sitters don't know how to include them in their will.

The Generalitat Valenciana has taken a decisive step towards regulating the holiday rental market. A total of 10,601 tourist apartments registered in the Valencian Community's Tourism Register have been delisted. The main reason for this is the absence of a unified and individual cadastral reference.

Carrefour is massively accelerating its expansion in Spain, planning to open over 100 new stores in 2025. This initiative is set to create more than 700 new full-time jobs, further solidifying Carrefour's position as a leading retailer in the country. The company, which is expected to close the current year with over 1,600 stores, thereby underlines its commitment to the Spanish market.

The Spanish justice system is once again at the center of public attention. Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz is facing accusations of disclosing secrets. A Supreme Court judge has decided to proceed with criminal prosecution, which could have far-reaching political and legal consequences.