3 d. ago Spanish government’s tourism warning after Airbnb ordered to remove thousands of rentals

Spain is one of the world’s most visited countries

Events

3 d. ago Spanish government says housing market is not a 'free for all' after recent crackdown on Airbnb

A Spanish government minister tells The Associated Press that Spain has sent a message with its recent crackdown on Airbnb

Politics

1 week ago Spain aims to ban flushing of wet wipes, with manufacturers paying for cleanup

Government’s draft legislation also includes ban on releasing disposable party balloons into the environmentThe Spanish government is preparing a law that will oblige wet wipe manufacturers to cover the costs of cleaning huge wads of their product from the country’s clogged-up sewers and water-treatment plants.The draft legislation, which is intended to help Spain meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals and comply with EU legislation on reducing single-use plastic products, will also ban people from disposing of wet wipes down the toilet, as well as prohibiting the deliberate release of disposable party balloons containing plastic into the environment because of the marine pollution they cause. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Britons face 100% tax on Spanish holiday homes under new housing crackdown

The Spanish government has proposed a new bill that would see non-EU residents charged double for properties

Politics

2 w. ago Brits urged to act now as Spain Airbnb crackdown to have 'severe' effect

Following a brutal clampdown - which resulted in Airbnb being ordered to remove 65,000 holiday listings in Spain - Brits have been urged to act swiftly and make one quick check before jetting off

Politics

2 w. ago Spain says 'no more excuses' and blocks 65,000 Airbnb rentals for tourists

The Spanish government has ordered Airbnb to remove thousands of rental listings from its platform

Society

2 w. ago Spain demands Airbnb block thousands of holiday rentals ahead of summer

The rental company has been ordered to ban more than 65,000 holiday listings

Society

2 w. ago Spain blocks 65,000 Airbnb rentals in another huge blow to tourists

Spain has ordered Airbnb to remove more than 65,000 listings for holidays homes as part of a crackdown.

Society

2 w. ago More than 65,000 holiday rentals blocked on Airbnb by Spanish government due to rule violations

It comes as the Spanish government has found that thousands of Airbnb listings did not include the necessary information

Politics

2 w. ago Holidaymakers left 'cowering in their rooms' amid furious Spain anti

Protesters have taken to the streets in their thousands with a set of specific demands calling on the Spanish government to dramatically curb the negative impact of overtourism

Politics

3 w. ago Jet2 warning that cost of Spain holidays will rise if protests continue

Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy has warned that anti-tourism protests in Spain could lead local politicians to introduce or raise taxes on visitors, bringing up the cost to holidaymakers

Events

4 w. ago Toxic cloud warning forces 160,000 inside in Spain’s tourism region

Residents in five towns were sent a message telling them to remain inside

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