AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElection Campaign: Spain’s 29 November general election campaign opened Friday, with housing and the fallout from Wednesday’s nationwide strike already shaping rallies by party leaders. Housing and Strike Fallout: Parliament approved a two-year extension of some rental contracts and extended eviction protections after protests over housing costs. The strike brought clashes and arrests; the interior minister has ordered an inquiry into police conduct and banned tear gas at protests. Drug Seizure: Spanish authorities seized 2.6 tonnes of cocaine hidden in a Ghanaian coconut shipment at Valencia’s port; Ghanaian investigators have arrested suspects linked to the case. Cost of Living: Inflation held at 4.9% in October, with housing costs up 7.6% year on year and transport up 10.3%. Rail Safety: Two deadly train crashes this year have shaken confidence in Spain’s high-speed network, with passenger numbers already falling after the first collision and a key line still closed. Ancient Art: Archaeologists found 280 Ice Age engravings in Cova de la Font Major, adding to evidence of prehistoric art in Spain.
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