Spain Housing Protests: Spain’s rental squeeze hit a breaking point after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Madrid sparked mass street protests demanding rent cuts and stronger tenant protections. Canary Islands Quake: A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded off Fuerteventura, felt locally but with no reported damage. France–Italy Football & Tourism Mood: Zinedine Zidane’s France drew 1-1 with Italy in the Nations League at Stade de France, a reminder that big match nights still pull visitors into Paris. Maldives Arrivals: The Maldives logged 150,764 tourist arrivals in September, with year-to-date arrivals down slightly. EU Migration Tightening: The EU approved tougher return rules, including broader penalties and “return hubs” outside the bloc, with several countries planning deportations to third countries. Greece Storm Disruption: Storms battered Rhodes and Crete, with a German tourist killed by lightning and ferry disruptions across the Aegean. EasyJet Spain Routes: EasyJet announced six new UK–Spain routes for 2027, including Girona–Liverpool. South Africa Tourism Boost: South Africa welcomed 1,005,286 international tourists in August, up 7.4%, despite travel alerts from the US and UK. Design Travel Inspiration: A roundup of designers’ creativity-fueling trips highlights Barcelona and Switzerland’s thermal baths as standout inspiration. Curaçao Trade Push: European travel agents visited Curaçao to build hotel and tour operator partnerships ahead of future bookings.