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In this special live episode, we’re zooming in on how the tourism boom across Europe is affecting locals — and whether it’s possible to square the circle between the continent’s tourism growth and its worrying housing crisis.

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Spanish government unveils new measures aimed at easing housing crisis

The government has been facing growing pressure from a housing protest movement amid high costs and public outcry over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman.

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Madrid housing activists occupy agency amid eviction protests

Housing activists have occupied a Madrid government office as anger over evictions and rising rents continues to grow across Spain.

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Spain's housing crisis: Key issues behind Maricarmen protests

The eviction of Maricarmen has prompted thousands to take to the streets and reignited a debate on housing access in Spain as prices soar and supply lags behind.

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Spain protesters vow to continue sit-in against rising housing costs

The demonstrators set up around 100 tents in the capital's busy Puerta del Sol square after tens of thousands took to the streets on Saturday to demand action to lower housing costs and protect tenants.

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Protesters camp in Madrid as housing crisis sparks anger

Protesters have been camping in central Madrid for a second day, calling on Spain’s government to take action over the country’s housing crisis. The demonstration was sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong home.

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Madrid protests for 87-year-old Maricarmen and housing ends in sit in

Around 150 tents now occupy Madrid's Puerta del Sol after Saturday's protest over 87-year-old Maricarmen's eviction. Protesters, mobilised by the Tenants' Union, demand a housing decree on Tuesday: "Either rentierism falls or the government".

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Protests erupt in Granada after eviction of 87-year-old woman in Madrid

Protesters gathered in Granada in support of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal after she was evicted from her Madrid apartment.

Tech News

Could the EU AI Act deter 'housefishing' in European real estate?

AI-enhanced images in real estate listings are emerging across Europe. The new EU AI Act aims to help transparency.

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Spain: Protests after 87-year-old woman evicted from home by force

María del Carmen Abascal had lived in her flat on Sainz de Baranda Street since 1956. Madrid’s Tenants' Union and the UN had opposed the decision to evict her.

Business

One-bedroom flat rent in Portugal costs more than minimum wage

Renting a one-bedroom flat costs a median €1,128 a month, 123% more than renting a room, which costs €505, according to property portal Idealista. Prices are highest in Lisbon, Faro and Madeira.

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe do people live longest with their parents?

Amid rising property prices in Europe, the average age to leave the parental home is 26, but there's a huge north-south gap in Europe, with people in Spain, Italy, Croatia and Greece peaking over 30.

Economy

New investment funds in Spain involved in biggest property deals

The lack of transparency around property ownership here makes it hard to track how much big landlords hold, who is entering the market and how the business looks in real time.

Economy

Room rentals rise in Spain driven by soaring flat rents

3.2% of Spaniards have already rented or looked for a room, up from 2.8% a year ago. Fotocasa says higher prices and a lack of supply are pushing many tenants to share homes as an alternative to conventional renting.

Business

Why higher salaries do not make homes affordable in Spain

Annual pay differs by about €10,000 between Spanish regions, but a 90-square-metre home can cost up to €383,000 more. In the Balearic Islands and Madrid, buyers need more than €129,000 saved for the deposit and other upfront costs.

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Formula 1 sends Madrid holiday rents soaring: Up to €20,000

The Spanish Grand Prix is driving luxury short-term rents in Madrid up by as much as 1,000%, and in Valdebebas some flats are being listed at up to 20,000 euros for the race.

Europe Today

Europe's housing crisis has become an 'emergency', Commissioner warns

A "completely unacceptable" housing crisis in Europe is leaving many "normal people" unable to put a roof over their heads, the EU's housing commissioner has told Euronews, as he announced steps to crack down on short-term rentals.

Europe Today

Drone nearly hits Zelensky's plane as Riga debates Russia threat

A drone nearly hit Zelenskyy's plane en route to Norway's royal funeral, hours after Putin played down any Russian threat to Europe in a call with Trump. Europe Today reports from the Riga security conference, and hears why an Anthropic researcher just quit, warning AI "is gambling with our lives."

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EU moves to curb Airbnb-style rentals to boost long-term housing

The EU has introduced a framework to support long-term rentals in tourist-heavy cities. Airbnb warns it creates regulatory uncertainty without improving long-term housing outcomes.

Economy

CASA 47: what the new national public housing portal offers and how it works

The government unveils the first portal for national public housing, with income-linked rents and 14-year contracts. Sánchez defends state intervention to boost supply and secure access to housing.