The Spanish government has recently taken a firm stance against Airbnb, signalling that the country's economy and housing market are not a "free for all" where profit trumps regulation, a minister has said.
Last month, authorities ordered Airbnb to remove almost 66,000 holiday rentals from its platform, citing violations of local regulations. These violations included failing to list license numbers, listing incorrect numbers, or not specifying the apartment's owner. Airbnb is currently appealing the decision.
