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Spain's foreign property ownership debate intensifies in tourist hotspots

Spain’s right-wing parties have recently dismissed a proposal aimed at limiting foreign property ownership in the Balearic and Canary Islands. This initiative, which was discussed in both the Congress and Senate, was branded “xenophobic” by members of Vox, who joined forces with the......

Balearic Islands resist restrictions on foreign homebuyers

The regional government of the Balearic Islands has firmly opposed recent calls from the Canary Islands for European Union intervention to limit foreign purchases of homes. This stance comes despite shared challenges of mass tourism and a strained property market faced by both archipelagos. Authorities......

New measures to curb mass tourism in Spain's Balearic Islands

Authorities in the Balearic Islands—Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera—are introducing a series of measures aimed at controlling mass tourism and fostering a more sustainable tourism model. These initiatives include taxes on rental vehicles and steep fines for illegal tourist accommodations. The......

Increase in Irregular Migrant Arrivals to Spain in the First Quarter

According to official data, the number of irregular migrants arriving in Spain in the first quarter saw a sharp increase. In total, Spain welcomed 16,156 irregular migrants by the end of March, which is a 277% increase compared to 2023, when 4,287 people arrived in the country illegally. Breaking down......