Housing crisis

Mayor Jaume Collboni equates the need to increase spending on housing with strengthening security and defense

Simultaneous protests in Barcelona and other Spanish cities

Study shows five nursing homes and day center "expelled" in last decade

City council admits cases were shelved but insists new procedures could lead to fines

Housing platform study shows percentage rises to 29% in Girona 

Spanish PM compares regional executive's housing policies against other office's legislations

Apartment building had become symbol of housing crisis, with evictions pending

The flats are home to families who have previously been evicted

"To begin negotiations, first withdraw the eviction orders," they warn

First attempt to remove teacher Josep Torrent from his home for 24 years blocked by thousand-strong protest last week

Judicial committee delays eviction until next Tuesday at 5am due to safety concerns

Residents of the building have been fighting to have their leases renewed

Rent prices increased by 17% in 2024 to €620

Penalties will also extend to those who commit legal fraud by circumventing rent cap through short-term rentals

First eviction set for January 31 in Eixample block purchased by investment fund to make short-term lets