The eviction of Maricarmen, 87, from the home where she had lived for more than 70 years has pushed the Government to consider an urgent housing decree as early as Tuesday. Spain recorded 4,000 evictions in Q1 2026 and 24,540 in 2025, 74.6% for rent arrears. Catalonia, Andalusia, Valencia and Madrid account for most cases.
Bank of Spain data show real house prices have multiplied by 3.5 since 1980, while real household disposable income has multiplied by 1.8. Deputy Governor Soledad Núñez warned of a 750,000-home supply deficit from 2021 to 2025. Prices have accelerated to levels comparable to 2005 due to a lack of supply.
Andalusia will cut the general property transfer tax (ITP) on second-hand homes from 7% to 6.75% and raise the maximum price for the 6% reduced rate from €150,000 to €200,000. The PP-Vox pact measure will benefit about 146,500 families.
Petrol averages €1.928 per liter and diesel €1.918 after 11 consecutive weekly rises. Petrol is up 30% since late June; filling a 55-liter tank costs about €106, €25 more than a year ago. Prices remain below July 2022 records of €2.141 for petrol and €2.1 for diesel.
From January 1, 2027, workers must have contributed 38 years and six months to retire at 65 with a full pension. Those with fewer contributions must wait until 67. The 2011 pension reform's transitional period ends on January 1, 2027.
The Government has commissioned jurists to find legal formulas to shorten asylum processing and speed up returns after the mass arrival of migrants in Ceuta on July 30. Minister Ángel Víctor Torres said mechanisms are being studied to reduce the three-month period under the EU Migration Pact. Reforms would apply to future emergencies, not the current Ceuta situation.
Renault will invest €600 million in Spain from 2026 to 2030 to produce five new models in Valladolid and Palencia, including its first 100% electric vehicles made in Spain. The project, backed by the Spanish Government and Castilla y León, includes a battery assembly line in Valladolid.
elDiario.es verified videos showing uniformed soldiers beating migrants in Ceuta during the recent mass entry. The Government expressed 'total consternation and condemnation' and opened an investigation. Two dozen migrants had previously reported beatings and humiliation.
PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has proposed cutting VAT on basic foods to 0%, doubling child tax deductions until year-end, and lowering energy VAT from 21% to 10%. The PP will seek approval in Congress and the Senate, where it holds an absolute majority.
The EU Court of Justice ruled that a national three-year deadline cannot block refunds collected under abusive contract clauses. The case involved a German heating contract, but the ruling could affect similar claims in Spain, including mortgage clauses. The Spanish Supreme Court separately annulled CaixaBank multi-currency mortgages for lack of transparency.
Covid incidence doubled in a week among babies under 1, from 123.6 to 225.5 per 100,000, and among people over 80, from 18.1 to 30.9. Overall respiratory infections rose from 270 to 370 per 100,000. RSV doubled among children under 5.
Surgeon Luis Martos filed a lawsuit against Madrid health minister Fátima Matute after reporting that Ramón y Cajal Hospital downgraded 57 patients' priority to improve waiting lists. Matute had accused him of manipulating lists to 'work less'. Dozens gathered outside the hospital in support.
The Central Electoral Board approved stricter requirements for voters abroad to justify the municipality and constituency where they vote. The rule affects those naturalized under the 'ley de nietos'. If no municipality is given, the Consular Office will determine it.
Spanish cyclist Benjamín Noval won the junior road race at the Montreal World Championships, breaking away with 45 km to go and winning solo. The victory completes a double after his time trial title.
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