The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech. Donations help fund on-the-ground reporting and investigative journalism that is trusted by Americans across the political spectrum. In response to anti-tourist protests and concerns about overcrowding, Spain is implementing new restrictions on holiday rentals in cities like Malaga, preventing new registrations for three years and impacting Airbnb’s ‘private room’ option. Similar measures are already in place in popular destinations like Barcelona, Mallorca, and Tenerife, as authorities aim to address overtourism and prioritize residential use of housing.
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Russia wants to deploy 10,000 troops in Moldovan breakaway region, PM warns
Russia plans to deploy 10,000 troops to the separatist Transnistria region bordering Ukraine, with the aim of installing a pro-Kremlin government in Moldova ahead of its parliamentary elections. Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean accused Moscow of undermining Moldovan democracy through propaganda and financial influence, expending 1% of Moldova’s GDP on such efforts. He emphasized the need to bolster Moldova's defenses while pursuing EU membership, highlighting the strategic military implications of increased Russian presence near NATO...
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