- A Spanish court rejected an appeal by Airbnb, upholding an order to block nearly 66,000 rental listings in the country.
- The government stated that the blocked listings violate local rules and contribute to Spain's housing crunch.
- The Consumer Rights Ministry had previously flagged the listings for issues such as missing license numbers or incorrect owner information.
- Spanish ministers emphasized that the tourism sector must not jeopardize the constitutional rights of the Spanish people, including their right to housing.
- The decision is part of the government's broader effort to address the unwanted side effects of mass tourism.
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