AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing Crisis: The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, evicted from her Madrid home two weeks earlier, has intensified protests ahead of Spain’s November 29 snap election. Leaders traded blame as housing dominates the campaign; unions have called a November 11 general strike over housing and wages. Catalonia: Spain’s Supreme Court lifted the arrest warrant for separatist leader Carles Puigdemont after a Constitutional Court ruling cleared the way for his return, adding tension to the election race. Data Centres: The government plans tighter rules on energy and water use by new data centres, pressing ahead with a decree before the election. Canary Islands: Maritime rescue crews brought 125 people to safety from an overcrowded, distressed boat north-east of Lanzarote. Travel: The DGT expects 5.7 million long-distance journeys over the October 12 holiday weekend and has warned drivers to avoid peak travel times.
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