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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

PP, Vox and Junts dismantle social shield by linking eviction protection with squatting

The PP, Vox, and Junts parties have rejected measures aimed at protecting vulnerable families from evictions, arguing that they wrongly equate eviction protection with support for squatting.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Seven graphs to understand occupations and evictions in Spain

The Spanish Congress is set to vote on an anti-eviction moratorium amidst political opposition, highlighting rising concerns about property occupations and evictions in the country.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Government, partners, and opposition consider the split decree against evictions defeated and blame each other

The Spanish government's decree aimed at preventing evictions has been deemed defeated by both allies and opposition, with Junts confirming their opposition to the measures.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:59 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Deadly Forced Evictions Add to the Security Crisis in Lagos

The forced evictions in Lagos are exacerbating urban poverty and the security crisis, affecting millions of residents.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bad news for tenants in Los Angeles: a halt to a law that sought to extend protection against evictions

A recent proposal in Los Angeles to extend tenant protections against evictions was rejected by the county's Board of Supervisors.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Nigeria, the brutal eviction of Makoko, a stilt slum's consequences [1/2]

The Lagos State Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to demolitions in the stilt slum of Makoko after an agreement was reached with affected communities.

Feb 13 โ€ข 23:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Judicial setback for the formula chosen by the Government to extend the suspension of evictions

The Spanish Government faces a judicial challenge regarding its extension of a moratorium on evictions aimed at protecting vulnerable groups.

Feb 13 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for families in California: a rental assistance program reopens with aid of up to $15,000

Los Angeles County has reopened its rental assistance program, offering up to $15,000 to help families facing difficulties with rent.

Feb 10 โ€ข 22:03 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: tensions in a neighborhood of Kinshasa following an eviction operation

Tensions have escalated in the Pakadjuma neighborhood of Kinshasa after a recent eviction operation, leading to confrontations between residents and security forces.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The "Third Displacement" Storm Pursues Palestinians in Silwan, Jerusalem

Silwan, located south of Al-Aqsa Mosque, faces unprecedented evictions and demolitions by Israeli authorities, threatening hundreds of Palestinians with forced displacement.

Feb 10 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sakaja Says Corrupt Officials Behind Night Demolitions in Mukuru

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has accused corrupt officials within the government of conducting illegal night demolitions in Mukuru, emphasizing the need for due process in any eviction.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Podemos settles doubts: will vote in favor of the social shield despite its "absolute disgust" at the "criminal pact" between PSOE and PNV

Podemos has confirmed its support for the social shield decree despite expressing strong discontent with the PSOE-PNV agreement concerning evictions.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Evictions paused as Melbourne public housing residents eye High Court bid

Eviction notices for residents in Melbourne's public housing towers have been paused as they prepare to take legal action in Australia's High Court.

Feb 5 โ€ข 05:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The Government Uses Other Partners as 'Intermediaries' to Seduce Junts

The Spanish government is utilizing other political partners as intermediaries to negotiate with Junts on issues like evictions and immigration delegation in Catalonia.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

The neighborhood cooperative in L'Hospitalet that buys apartments from vulture funds: "Many faced eviction threats"

A neighborhood cooperative in L'Hospitalet is purchasing apartments from vulture funds to help residents who are threatened with eviction due to the housing crisis.

Feb 4 โ€ข 21:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The partners' pressure forced Moncloa to concede last minute to group evictions with the social shield and isolate pensions

The Spanish government, under pressure from its partners, adjusted policies to merge eviction issues with social protections while ensuring pension increases ahead of regional elections.

Feb 4 โ€ข 00:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Junts announces its 'no' to the anti-eviction moratorium while the Government secures support for pensions

Junts has announced its opposition to the anti-eviction moratorium, jeopardizing the government's social shield decree as it simultaneously seeks support for pension reforms.

Feb 3 โ€ข 19:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Thousands evicted: "Something is deeply wrong"

Malcolm Momodou Jallow, spokesperson for the Left Party on housing policy, highlights the record number of evictions in Sweden last year, calling it a national tragedy affecting many ordinary people and emphasizing the need for a change in housing policy.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Evictions begin in Jimena de la Frontera and San Roque due to the red alert caused by Storm Leonardo

Evictions have started in Jimena de la Frontera and San Roque as a response to the red alert issued for heavy flooding due to Storm Leonardo, which has led to severe disruption in Andalucรญa.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

The Government does not clarify whether it has the support to carry out the social shield

The Spanish government has not confirmed whether it has the necessary support to advance the social shield initiative that failed in Congress due to Junts' rejection of evictions prohibition.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Feijรณo criticizes the PNV's agreement with the Government regarding evictions: "A constitutional right is annulled"

Alberto Nรบรฑez Feijรณo, leader of the PP, expressed his criticism of the PNV's agreement with the Government concerning evictions, labeling it as an annulment of a constitutional right.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

What changes and what remains in the new 'social shield': evictions, social bond, and aid for natural disasters and fires

The Spanish government seeks to revive the 'social shield' to support vulnerable families affected economically and socially by the pandemic, following its recent rejection by opposition parties.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

The PNV agrees with the Government that the anti-eviction moratorium will exclude owners with a single rental property

The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) has reached an agreement with the Government to exclude owners of up to two properties, one for habitual residence and another for rent, from the anti-eviction moratorium.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

How many landlords have received aid for suspended evictions in Catalonia? Only 550

Only 553 compensation payments have been recognized for landlords in Catalonia under the eviction moratorium, out of 2,560 applications submitted, with a total of eight million euros paid since 2021.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The SB 38 law signed by Greg Abbott that activates and accelerates evictions in Texas has come into effect

The SB 38 law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, aims to speed up eviction processes and unify criteria across Texas as of January 1, 2026.

Feb 2 โ€ข 23:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Moncloa proposes to separate pension increases and the prohibition of evictions into different decrees to ensure pension payments

The Sumar government is considering separating pension issues from the omnibus decree in order to secure a moratorium on evictions with the support of Junts and PNV.

Feb 2 โ€ข 21:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The left raises pressure for the government not to drop protection against evictions

Left-wing groups are increasing pressure on the government to maintain eviction protections as the Council of Ministers prepares to approve new decrees.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Sumar opens up to separating pensions from the omnibus decree if Junts and PNV save the eviction moratorium

The coalition government partners are racing against time to secure pension revaluation and social shield measures after last week's setback in Congress that rejected the omnibus decree which combined both issues.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Left-wing partners pressure the Government to maintain the eviction moratorium

Left-wing coalition partners are urging the Government to uphold the eviction moratorium amidst negotiations regarding pension revaluation and social safety measures.

Feb 2 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

More people cannot pay rent - evictions are increasing

The number of evictions in Sweden reached the highest level in 20 years, with many residents unable to pay their rent, prompting local authorities in Eskilstuna to intervene.

Feb 2 โ€ข 05:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

The hammer brigade has come from all over Europe to take back 'Aska'

In Turin, over 1,200 demonstrators clashed with police in an effort to reclaim the historic Askatasuna site, displaying tension surrounding recent evictions.

Feb 2 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Piotr Madajczyk: Evictions ignite emotions again. German-Polish return to the past

The article discusses the resurgence of emotions surrounding the forced evictions of Germans post-World War II and their implications in Polish-German relations.

Jan 14 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Poverty, migration and the internal border

The article discusses how urban evictions in Badalona reveal an internal border dividing those who deserve protection from those viewed with suspicion amidst a crisis of poverty and migration.

Dec 30 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

New property laws and key changes for 2026 - from renters' rights to energy bills

Upcoming property laws in the UK effective from 2026 will introduce significant changes including bans on no-fault evictions, energy bill savings, and reforms to leasehold agreements.

Dec 27 โ€ข 21:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

A Christmas outbreak of xenophobia in the Badalona evictions

Xenophobia, racism, and hatred of the poor have emerged in Badalona during evictions, overshadowing the Christmas spirit of peace and love.

Dec 27 โ€ข 04:15 UTC

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