Spanish mortgages push first-time buyers to the edge
Mortgage costs are climbing as Spanish homes become harder to finance. Mixed-rate loans are replacing variable deals, while banks continue to tighten access.
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Gonzalo Boye accuses Pedro Sánchez of betrayal as Puigdemont eyes return
Gonzalo Boye, the legal architect behind Carles Puigdemont’s defense, says Spain’s amnesty for the exiled Catalan leader is imminent. He sharply criticizes Pedro Sánchez, accusing him of political manipulation and a lack of real reform.
How an Improvised Camp Took Over Madrid's Sol
An improvised camp appeared in Madrid after Maricarmen's eviction. Within days, Sol held more than 1,200 tents and a movement demanding structural action on housing.
Zamora mayor challenges royal protocol after invitation from Casa Real
Francisco Guarido, the only IU mayor in Spain, has publicly criticized the outdated language and dress code in the Casa Real’s invitation to the National Day reception. His response has reignited debate over protocol and inclusion at official royal events.
Spain's Housing Anger Reaches the Streets
Thousands marched across Spain after Congress rejected emergency housing measures on October 2, 2026. Renters demanded lower costs and protection from evictions as pressure grew on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Housing protests erupt across Spain as tensions escalate in major cities
Spain’s housing crisis has triggered a wave of mass protests from Madrid to Valencia. Demonstrators are demanding urgent action as police confrontations and political blame intensify. The movement’s next step could be a nationwide general strike.
Violent Attack Shakes Housing Protest in Oviedo
A night of tension erupted in Oviedo as housing activists camping in La Escandalera reported a violent assault by a group performing Nazi salutes. Police detained three suspects. The incident has intensified calls for public action and renewed focus on Spain’s housing crisis.
Madrid Housing Protest Turns Rent Anger Into a Strike Threat
Tens of thousands marched across Spain over unaffordable housing. Madrid saw sharply disputed turnout figures, while tenant groups called for a general strike.
Spain's housing protests move toward a general strike
More than 50 protests are planned across Spain after Congress rejected two housing decrees. Madrid's camp remains active as tenant groups prepare a campaign for a general strike.
Rayo Vallecano Stadium vandalised in escalating campaign against club leadership
Rayo Vallecano’s Vallecas Stadium was stormed and vandalised overnight, with the club denouncing a sustained campaign of harassment targeting its president and headquarters. The incident highlights deepening tensions over the club’s management and its relationship with local authorities.
Moroccan protest set for Fnideq as Felipe VI visits Ceuta and Melilla
A Moroccan activist is calling for a nationwide protest in Fnideq on October 14, timed to coincide with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia’s visit to Ceuta and Melilla. The demonstration describes the Spanish enclaves as 'Moroccan cities under occupation' and urges peaceful civic action.
Turull attacks Rufián after Junts rejects housing decrees
Junts and ERC have turned a housing vote into a personal confrontation. After Congress rejected two government decrees, Jordi Turull accused Gabriel Rufián of being a creation of the state’s sewers.
Junts blocks government housing decrees after business backlash
Junts has torpedoed the Spanish government’s housing decrees, arguing they would harm small landlords and reduce rental supply. The move follows intense opposition from business groups and local leaders, deepening the political rift in Catalonia.
Felipe VI heads to Ceuta and Melilla for first royal visit since 2014
Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on 13 and 14 October 2026, their first official visit to the autonomous cities since 2014. The King has already welcomed the long-awaited trip.
Isabel Rodríguez faces political storm after housing decree defeat
Isabel Rodríguez’s week as Spain’s housing minister unraveled after two basic decrees failed and a high-profile eviction reignited scrutiny of her record. Her property holdings and political trajectory are now under closer public examination.
Madrid court steps aside as Sol eviction battle escalates
Madrid’s administrative court has declined to rule on the urgent eviction of the Puerta del Sol housing protest. The case now goes to the Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Madrid, raising the stakes for both the Ayuso government and activists.
Spanish Congress blocks controversial housing decrees after landlord backlash
Two government housing decrees that threatened to tighten rental rules and restrict landlords’ rights were swiftly rejected by Spain’s Congress. The failed measures triggered a wave of rental withdrawals and exposed deep divisions over how to address the country’s housing crisis.
Junts keeps its veto on Sánchez housing decrees
Míriam Nogueras says Junts will reject the Government's housing decrees. She accuses Pedro Sánchez of putting electoral interests ahead of a workable solution.
Mónica García becomes the left alternative's leading electoral bet
Mónica García is moving ahead in Spain's alternative left as the Frente Amplio weighs its electoral leadership. The housing dispute between PSOE and Sumar has sped up the talks and revived discussion of a possible return by Ada Colau.
Tenant unions mobilise after housing decrees collapse
Spain’s housing debate has erupted after central government decrees were blocked in parliament. Tenant unions are calling for mass demonstrations, demanding lower rents, action against investment funds and an end to evictions. The political fallout has left the country’s rental market in limbo.
Electric car subsidies in Spain face freeze as government crisis deepens
Spain’s electric car buyers are caught in a political crossfire as government infighting threatens to halt subsidies. Plan Auto+ funds are exhausted and no new budget is in sight, leaving tens of thousands at risk of going without support for the rest of the year.
Madrid renters take housing protest to Cibeles
Congress has rejected two housing decrees. Madrid renters will respond on Saturday with four marches converging at Cibeles. The protest begins at noon after parliamentary votes of 178-172 and 184-166 against the measures.
Housing Replaces Migration as Spain's Political Battleground
Housing has displaced migration at the centre of Spain's political debate. Government measures enjoy broad support, but the left still struggles to show that its policies have changed daily life.
Rufián admits he owns half of a home he does not live in
Gabriel Rufián defended tougher action against property speculation on Salvados. He also revealed that he owns half of a house where he does not live.
Mónica García emerges as key contender for Spain's left
Spain’s left faces a leadership fight amid snap election rumors. Sumar factions are backing Mónica García over Ada Colau’s possible comeback, deepening divisions over the coalition’s future.
Sumar scrambles for a leader as Bustinduy refuses to run
Sumar faces a leadership vacuum after Pablo Bustinduy’s firm refusal to stand as a candidate. With early elections looming and housing policy at the center of the debate, the coalition is looking to Mónica García and other potential candidates to fill the gap.
Spain’s King and Queen Face Moroccan Backlash Over Ceuta Visit
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, 2026, in their first trip to both Spanish cities. Moroccan state institutions have stayed silent, but a newspaper close to Mohamed VI has condemned the journey and revived memories of the 2007 crisis.
Mónica García signals left is ready for snap election
Mónica García says the left is ready for an early election at any time. She won’t say whether she’ll run, but promises Sumar will soon have a leader. The timing, she says, is up to Pedro Sánchez.
Sánchez weighs early election after housing defeat
Spain’s Congress rejected two government housing decrees. Sánchez must now decide whether to call an early election as protests over rents and evictions spread beyond Madrid.
Spain's Housing Decrees Defeated in Congress
Spain's Congress has rejected two emergency housing decrees. The vote exposed the government's fragile majority and left renters facing fresh uncertainty as parties demand a different plan.
Bustinduy turns housing into a battle over Spain’s next election
Pablo Bustinduy used a TVE interview to attack Junts per Catalunya and investment funds. The housing crisis is now at the centre of a sharper fight over Spain’s next election.
Sánchez Faces Election Call After Housing Decrees Are Defeated
Congress has rejected the housing decrees. Sánchez could call an early election for 29 November if he announces it on 5 October.
Almeida rejects the peaceful image of Madrid housing camp
A large knife shown in material sent to Government delegate Francisco Martín has become part of the dispute over the Puerta del Sol housing camp. Madrid mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida says the protest cannot be called peaceful, while critics accuse him of turning a housing issue into a public-order fight.
Sumar faces urgent leadership test as early election rumors swirl
Sumar’s member parties are meeting in emergency session to confront the risk of snap elections. Without a clear leader and amid fragile alliances, the left coalition must act quickly or risk being sidelined in Spain’s shifting political field.
Ayuso's Sol eviction appeal moves to Madrid's High Court
A Madrid magistrate has declined jurisdiction over the regional government's appeal against the Puerta del Sol camp. The case now goes to the TSJM, which has 48 hours to decide whether it can hear the request for urgent measures.