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Mallorca, the popular Balearic island, is implementing drastic measures to combat its growing traffic problems and the effects of overtourism. From 2026, non-resident foreigners and Spanish nationals with a residence on Mallorca will only be allowed to own one vehicle per property.

The debate surrounding the recognition of Catalan, Basque, and Galician as official languages of the European Union has reached a new peak, with Spain at the center of fierce diplomatic accusations. Reportedly, Madrid is exerting massive pressure on smaller EU states to gain their approval – an approach that European diplomats describe as "scandalous intimidation."

The world of finance is more global than ever. It's no longer just supermarkets and online retailers operating internationally, but banks too. Names like ING, Banco Pichincha, or Novo Banco entice with sleek apps and seemingly fee-free accounts. But before you get swayed by these tempting offers and rush to open a "smart account," the Bank of Spain issues a strong warning:

Spain has taken a historic step to significantly improve the inclusion of people with disabilities who rely on the irreplaceable help of an assistance dog. A groundbreaking royal decree now guarantees unrestricted access for these specially trained animals to all public and private spaces throughout the country.

Rental prices in Spain have shown an alarming trend since 2021: they have increased almost four times faster than wages. While average salaries grew by 7.4% from 2021 to 2024, rental prices skyrocketed by a staggering 29.4% over the same period. This worrying discrepancy, highlighted in a recent study by the Fotocasa Real Estate Index and the InfoJobs platform, is increasingly burdening households in Spain.

We've all been there: The search for parking in bustling cities can be a real challenge. Sometimes, the temptation is strong to cut corners and just park your car, even if it doesn't quite comply with the rules. But beware: occupying more than one parking space in Spain can be costly. What many dismiss as a minor offense is taken seriously by the Spanish authorities.

Summers in Spain are getting hotter, and the government is responding with a smart initiative to keep citizens cool while reducing energy consumption. The Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE) will support households with up to 300 Euros for upgrading their old, inefficient air conditioning units in 2025. It's a win-win situation for you and the environment!

An alarming locust infestation has spread across the province of Zaragoza, affecting an estimated 10,000 hectares of agricultural land, particularly in the municipality of Farlete. The discovery was made on Monday by technicians from the Plant Health and Certification Service (CSCV), who confirmed the enormous scale of the infestation.

Imagine a study claiming that cannabis consumption causes the male penis to grow by more than two centimeters. Absurd, right? Yet, precisely this fictional assertion, embedded in a seemingly scientific paper titled "The Perceived Effect of Cannabis Use on Penile Growth in Humans," managed to be published in several international academic journals.

A shocking case of animal abuse and public health endangerment has been uncovered in Madrid and its surrounding areas: The Guardia Civil, in "Operation Smallpox," has arrested five individuals and is investigating twelve others for crimes against public health, animal cruelty, document forgery, membership in a criminal organization, and money laundering.