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🏠 Arturo Bernal criticized Spain's Real Decreto 1312, set to regulate short-term tourist rentals from July 1, 2025. He claims it lacks enforcement measures, causing confusion and insecurity. Despite efforts by Andalucía and others to propose solutions, Spain ignored their input, leading to increased administrative costs. Andalucía has already canceled over 8,000 illegal tourist accommodations through local regulations. Bernal stresses the need for a unified national registry aligning with existing regional records.

🛩 EasyJet cabin crew strikes from Wednesday to Friday entitle affected passengers to compensations of at least €250, ticket refunds, and expense reimbursements. Under EU Regulation 261/2004, compensations range from €250 to €600 based on flight distance. The European Court of Justice ruled in April 2018 that strikes aren't "extraordinary circumstances," so airlines must pay. Exceptions apply if cancellations are communicated with sufficient notice. Compensation can be reduced by 50% if alternative transport arrives within specific timeframes.

📚 Consumo intensifies efforts against illegal tourist accommodation ads in Spain, especially in high-tourist areas like the Canary Islands. A key move involved removing 65,935 illegal ads from platforms like Airbnb and Booking, identified by Consumo’s Analysis Unit. The Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Madrid endorsed these actions. Common infractions include missing or incorrect license numbers and unclear legal status of landlords. This crackdown aims to ease housing access difficulties for thousands across Spain.