The rental price accelerated in Catalonia in the first year of the rent cap

The rental price accelerated in Catalonia in the first year of the rent cap

Catalonia functions as the great laboratory in housing policy in Spain and, as such, is subject to greater scrutiny regarding its consequences. It happened again this Monday with the publication of the Rental Housing Price Index prepared by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The data shows a figure that has surprised the sector: rental prices accelerated in 2024, the year in which the rent cap was introduced under the state Housing law.

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A former head of the UDEF denies pressure on the Gürtel inspector to remove “M. Rajoy” from his reports

A former head of the UDEF denies pressure on the Gürtel inspector to remove “M. Rajoy” from his reports

Who was one of the police commanders in the UDEF, when a decade ago the possible existence of a slush fund in the Popular Party was being investigated, has denied that pressure was applied to the investigative unit of the Gürtel Case to remove the name of the then Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, from their reports, as denounced two weeks ago by the head of those investigations, Chief Inspector Manuel Morocho. In the same courtroom of the National Court where the Kitchen Operation is being tried, the retired police officer, as a witness proposed by the defendants, also declared that there was never an order to dismantle the investigative group surrounding Génova, but quite the opposite: “They were always given the maximum support.”

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Nissan announces a redundancy plan for 211 workers in Catalonia, almost 40% of the workforce

Nissan announces a redundancy plan for 211 workers in Catalonia, almost 40% of the workforce

Nissan is proposing a redundancy plan for 211 workers in Catalonia, affecting 37% of the 569 employees it has across the three centers it operates in the region. The Japanese car manufacturer informed the unions on Monday about the opening of a file that will impact all three facilities. This will involve minimizing activity at the El Prat spare parts center, the most affected with 110 out of 122 workers impacted, 90%. The unions fear that the center may end up closing. At the technical center in Barcelona and the functional areas center in El Prat, a quarter of the workforce is proposed to be cut, with 86 and 15 departures respectively.

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Trump says the truce with Iran is in “palliative care” and calls his proposal “stupid”

Donald Trump offered on Monday his most pessimistic message regarding the truce with Iran since it came into effect on April 7. In a statement from the Oval Office of the White House, he stated that the ceasefire is “incredibly fragile” and is “in hospice care,” after rejecting Tehran’s latest counteroffer on Sunday, which he called “unacceptable.” This morning he gave few details about that document, beyond a series of adjectives that also do not lead to optimism: “stupid,” “trash,” and “dishonest.”

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Mbappé's slips ignite Madrid fans: from the 2-0 photo in the clásico to another smiling in the gym

Mbappé’s slips ignite Madrid fans: from the 2-0 photo in the clásico to another smiling in the gym

While Real Madrid was facing an uphill battle in the clásico with a 2-0 from the 18th minute, Kylian Mbappé was watching from the capital as he could not travel due to a hamstring injury. His trip to Cagliari (Italy) with his girlfriend Ester Expósito still lingers, and some disturbing images show him leaving the Valdebebas training ground smiling after Valverde and Tchouaméni fought in the locker room. It was a self-destructive week at Madrid, also for Mbappé.

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Barça-Flick agreement to extend the coach's contract until 2028, with an option for one more year

Barça-Flick agreement to extend the coach’s contract until 2028, with an option for one more year

Winning the League. And then, carrying out a renewal as eagerly awaited by Barcelona fans as it was desired by Hansi Flick, his family, and, of course, Joan Laporta. That was the premise Deco noted in his agenda when he heard the German coach say he wanted to remain linked to the Barcelona club after being eliminated in the Champions League quarterfinals against Atlético at the end of March.

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Cones, beach balls and Lamine's promise: "Soon a parade for the Champions"

Cones, beach balls and Lamine’s promise: “Soon a parade for the Champions”

Kilos of confetti and tons of excitement were thrown and collected throughout the city. Hundreds of thousands of people came out to accompany the parade, which confirms that Barcelona excites, that it has touched a chord and reaffirms its connection with the people and especially with the young culés. The streets embraced the League champions, the footballers who crushed Madrid in 35 matches. The most uninhibited fans identify with the fun spirit that this team exudes on and off the field. It is a champion with a lot of charisma. Or with aura, as they say now.

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"Mission accomplished": the 'Hondius' travels en route to the Netherlands after docking in the Canary Islands

“Mission accomplished”: the ‘Hondius’ travels en route to the Netherlands after docking in the Canary Islands

The change in weather conditions and the arrival of the trade wind at the port of Granadilla forced the Hondius ship to dock on the Canary coast, despite the reluctance and outright rejection shown by the Government of the Canary Islands at all times for the cruise ship to come ashore. Shortly after docking, the ship set course for the Netherlands.

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