Legal
Spain’s anti-eviction ‘shield’ collapses: what the new legal landscape means for landlords
End of general suspension on evictions sparks debate over the balance between social protection and property rights
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Road safety
'Zombie pedestrians': DGT launches Easter road safety campaign as such accidents skyrocket
One in three people cross the road while using their mobile phones, according to Spain's traffic authority
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Traffic
Spain's traffic authorities prepare new fines
Zero tolerance for irregularities committed by novice drivers and tougher penalties for repeat offenders - the traffic authorities tighten measures to prevent dangerous driving
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Technology
These are cybercriminals' favourite online scams in 2026 and this is how to avoid them
The increase in online shopping has led to increasingly ingenious cons to steal your personal information or empty your bank account
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Economy
One in four Spanish petrol stations has not applied tax reduction as per government regulation
Consumers' organisation Facua has denounced that the reduction is lower than it should be in 2,337 petrol stations, with some even applying an increase
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Legal
Spanish court upholds Consumer Affairs' decision to fine Airbnb 64 million euros for illegal listings
The Madrid High Court of Justice has rejected Airbnb's request for temporary suspension of the fine, allowing the platform to appeal one more time
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Middle East war 2026
Is Iran putting stickers of Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez on its missiles as a symbol of gratitude?
Two Persian channels have allegedly broadcast a video with the message: "This war is not only illegal but also inhumane. Thank you, Prime Minister"
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Right-wing and separatist parties block halving the maximum drink-driving limit
The ‘no’ votes from PP, Vox and the ERC defeated the PSOE bill to reduce the legal limit from 0.25 milligrams per litre of exhaled air to 0.1
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Politics
Spain slashes fuel and energy taxes in €5 billion plan to curb Iran war impact
PM Pedro Sánchez insists Spain is "better prepared" than in 2022, as the cabinet also passes new regulations on housing
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Catalonia
Police in Barcelona find the body of missing American student James Gracey in the sea
The 20-year-old was last seen in the early hours of Tuesday morning in the vicinity of the Shôko nightclub in the city
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Economy
Spain to reduce fuel and electricity taxes to alleviate Iran war impact
The Spanish cabinet is approving the first package of measures, among them a ban on cutting off supply to vulnerable households, on Friday
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Politics
King admits 'colonial abuse' in gesture towards Mexico
He made the remark during a visit to an exhibition on women in indigenous Mexico at Madrid's Museo Arqueológico Nacional, in the presence of Mexican authorities
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Politics
PP wins in regional vote and Vox is checked
Although the PP needs Vox to govern, many analysts said the result signalled a shift towards support for the main two parties again
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Traffic
Spain's traffic authorities tighten rules for motorcyclists to reduce accidents
The regulatory changes range from equipment requirements to the promotion of safety courses
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