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The government’s housing agenda is currently being held together by a party it frequently clashes with and threatened by one it cannot control. Podemos has agreed to support two decrees despite accusing the PSOE of trickery; Junts, meanwhile, has described the measures as 'swallowable' but is yet to say if it will actually swallow them. The human cost of the property shortage remains stark: a man in L'Hospitalet died by suicide this week just days before his scheduled eviction. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla in mid-October, the first royal trip to the autonomous cities in 19 years. Such visits are rarely simple matters of state, and this one was notably described as being 'agreed with the Government' beforehand. Prosecutors are looking backward at two different eras of power. Anti-corruption officials want fresh testimony from former Prime Minister Zapatero regarding payments in Bolivia, while the Chief Prosecutor of Badajoz claims his superiors in Madrid withheld documents in an investigation involving the current president’s brother.

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Podemos has announced its support for the government's housing decrees, which include measures like extending rent protections and providing funding for small property owners. However, the approval of these decrees remains uncertain as the Junts party has either released a critical report urging rejection or is keeping the government in suspense regarding its vote. Podemos has also accused the PSOE of 'trickery' for splitting the decree text. The ongoing housing crisis has been tragically…

elDiario.es: Podemos Announces Vote in Favor of Housing Decrees, Awaiting Junts' Decision

Podemos has announced its vote in favor of the government's housing decrees, which aims to facilitate their approval, but the final outcome still depends on the Junts party's support.

El Confidencial: Junts' Key Report Brands Decrees as 'Swallowable' and Urges Rejection

A significant report from Junts criticizes several housing decrees, labeling them as 'swallowable' and recommending against their approval.

La Vanguardia: Podemos confirms support for housing decrees, leaving future in Junts' hands

Podemos has confirmed its support for two housing decrees, but the final decision rests with Junts, with Belarra criticizing the government for fragmenting the initiatives.

El Mundo: Housing Crisis: Government Funds Focus on Small Owners, Burdening Renters

The government is focusing funds on housing but placing the main burden of intervention on small property owners, with the goal of 'suffocating the small saver'. Belarra confirms Podemos will support housing decrees.

elDiario.es: Junts Keeps Government in Suspense Over Housing Decrees

The Junts party has not yet revealed whether they will support the government's housing decrees, leaving the ruling coalition in suspense.

20minutos: Podemos Announces 'Yes' to Housing Decrees, Accuses PSOE of Trickery

Podemos has announced it will vote 'yes' to two decrees but denounces a 'trap' by the PSOE for splitting the text.

La Vanguardia: Man facing eviction commits suicide in his home and workplace

In L'Hospitalet, a man has died by suicide in the premises where he lived and worked, facing eviction on the upcoming Monday.

elDiario.es: Rent Extensions: 1.9 Million Tenants Benefited

A map shows that rent extensions have benefited 1.9 million tenants across Spain.

elDiario.es: Government to Cover Rent Non-Payments and Suspend Evictions for Vulnerable…

The government will cover rent defaults and suspend evictions for individuals and families identified as vulnerable.

20minutos: Housing Tax Reform: Landlord Bonuses, Penalties for Empty Homes, Tenant Savings

The housing tax reform includes bonuses for landlords, penalties for empty properties, and up to 1,160 euros in savings for tenants.

20minutos: Families Without Savings Can Finance 100% of Homes Up to €250,000

Families with no savings will be able to finance the full purchase price of homes up to 250,000 euros.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are scheduled to undertake a historic visit to the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla on October 13-14. This marks the first royal visit to these territories in 19 years.

20minutos: King and Queen to Visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13-14

The King and Queen of Spain will visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13-14, marking the first royal visit to these autonomous cities in 19 years.

La Vanguardia: Kings to visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13-14

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will undertake a trip to the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla in mid-October.

El Mundo: King to Visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13th and 14th

The King and Queen will visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13th and 14th, a trip described as historically significant and 'agreed with the Government'.

The Chief Prosecutor of Badajoz has revealed that the General Prosecutor's Office allegedly hid three documents from the court in the 'Cloacas Case'. Separately, the anti-corruption prosecutor's office has requested that former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero provide new testimony regarding alleged payments of 200,000 euros received in Bolivia.

El Confidencial: General Prosecutor's Office Hid Three Documents from Court in Cloacas Case…

The Chief Prosecutor of Badajoz has revealed the transfer of documents from Madrid following a complaint against maneuvers by the 'fontanera' allegedly targeting Judge Biedma, who was investigating David Sánchez, the president's brother.

El Confidencial: Anti-Corruption Unit Requests New Testimony from Zapatero Over Payments in…

The anti-corruption prosecutor's office has requested that former Prime Minister Zapatero provide new testimony regarding alleged payments of 200,000 euros received in Bolivia.

Spain is under alert for the risk of heavy rainfall and a potential DANA (a type of cold drop) starting on Thursday.

20minutos: Alert Issued for Heavy Rains and Potential DANA in Spain

Spain has been alerted to the risk of heavy rainfall and potential DANA (a type of cold drop) starting Thursday.

Young Barcelona player Lamine Yamal is garnering widespread praise for his continuous exceptional performances on the football field.

La Vanguardia: Lamine Yamal puts the world at his feet

Young Barcelona player Lamine Yamal is receiving widespread praise for his continuous exceptional performances.

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