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Spain Cracks Down on Piracy, Counterfeiting, and Supports Refugees

2/19/2026

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A court ordered NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block IP addresses used for illegal streaming, a step in La Liga's piracy fight.
Spain extended residency rights for Ukrainian refugees until March 2027.
Barcelona will provide €400 monthly to residents over 55 to help with housing.
Spanish police arrested a fugitive in a violent-crime case and dismantled Europe's largest counterfeit perfume factory in Catalonia, seizing over 1.2 million products worth €94 million.

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A court ordered NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block IP addresses used for illegal streaming, a step in La Liga's piracy fight.
Spain extended residency rights for Ukrainian refugees until March 2027.
Barcelona will provide €400 monthly to residents over 55 to help with housing.
Spanish police arrested a fugitive in a violent-crime case and dismantled Europe's largest counterfeit perfume factory in Catalonia, seizing over 1.2 million products worth €94 million.