In a bold move aimed at tackling a worsening housing shortage, Spain has ordered over 65,000 holiday rental listings on Airbnb to be removed. This crackdown reflects mounting concern over the role of short-term rentals in pushing up prices and reducing affordable housing for local residents.

Spain's consumer rights ministry has ordered Airbnb to block over 65,000 holiday listings amid a severe housing crisis. The government aims to curb rising rental costs, blaming platforms like Airbnb for exacerbating the problem in tourist hotspots.

Spain ordered Airbnb to remove over 65,000 listings violating housing regulations. This aims to combat Spain's worsening housing affordability crisis.