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France needs to protect its nuclear power at all costs

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Emmanuel Macron has decided to immerse himself in the controversy. In a joint interview with the major European newspapersthe French president has attacked the waterline of the Spanish energy model, describing the debate on the lack of interconnections as “false.” But behind his words lies a geopolitical anxiety: we are not facing a technical criticism of the stability of the network, but rather a territorial defense of a nuclear power. that sees its hegemony threatened for cheap energy from its southern neighbor. The direct accusation. “Spain’s problem is that it has a 100% renewable model that its own domestic network does not support,” Macron categorically sentenced The Country. The president insisted that the Spanish blackout “has nothing to do with interconnections,” but rather with the intrinsic instability of renewables. This diagnosis comes at a calculated time: according to the Financial TimesMacron uses external threats – the Greenland crisis and tensions with the US – to demand “Eurobonds” and financial centralism, asking for more Europe for his debt while building physical walls in the Pyrenees. The nuclear bunker. The underlying motivation is the economic survival of Paris. France aspires to be the “battery of Europe” and its nuclear investment plan of 300 billion euros desperately needs profitability. If Spain floods the market with cheap solar energy, the French nuclear model – centralized and expensive – loses competitiveness. Macron is already moving to protect himself: has sealed a pact with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to classify “pink hydrogen” (nuclear) as green, shielding its technology from the southern solar boom. An island by decree. The data refute the Elysée speech about self-sufficiency. Spain continues to be an “energy island” with barely 2.8% interconnection, very far from the EU’s 15% objective. As the ministers of Spain and Portugal pointed out in a letterFrance has explicitly excluded key Aragon and Navarra projects from its 2025-2035 network plan. What’s more, Ember data show thatDuring the blackout, Spain even exported energy to France because the French reactors were stopped, proving that the bottleneck is the lack of output, not generation. The Danish mirror. The fallacy about “renewable instability” collapses when looking north. with more 80% of wind generationdoes not suffer blackouts because it is ultra-interconnected to North Poolinstantly balancing its load with Germany and Norway. Meanwhile, the “nuclear stability” that Macron preaches is failing: last summer, the French reactors stopped not due to lack of wind, but because the Rhône and Garonne rivers They were too hot to cool them, skyrocketing prices in Europe while the Spanish solar plant continued to operate. Solar asphyxiation. The French blockade has a tangible cost. Without interconnections, Spain suffers curtailment —throwing 7% of their clean energy in the trash because it doesn’t fit on the grid—which sinks prices to zero and ruins investors. In his interview with The CountryMacron calls for a “European awakening” to not be vassals of China or the US. However, by keeping the Pyrenees closed, it effectively turns the Iberian Peninsula into an energy vassal of France, preventing the same strategic autonomy that it claims to defend. Image | House of Lords and freepik Xataka | The solar miracle that went wrong: Spain produces more electricity than it can manage

Surfshark is a top tool to protect your privacy on the Internet

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With news of massive hacks almost every week, it is logical that we want to add an extra layer of security while browsing the Internet. Of all the ways there are to do this, the most useful and easy to use is a VPN. If we are actively searching for one of them, we have one of the best VPN available at a discounted price: it is surfsharkavailable now for 1.99 euros per month. Surfshark Starter Subscription – monthly The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A secure, fast VPN that you can use on all the devices you want As we always tell you, a VPN It is one of those tools that does not get in the way and that is always good to have installed on our devices. Yes, there are free options on the Internet that, for specific use, are not bad. The problem is that most of them They are not as safe as they say they are.hence It is advisable to invest a little and get a payment one that is safeas is the case with Surfshark. How can a VPN help us be safer on the Internet? By activating it, what we will be doing is passing our traffic through an encrypted and secure tunnelin such a way that no one will be able to see what we are doing. This is ideal in any scenario, but especially recommended if we are going to use a WiFi network that is not ours, such as that of a hotel. Another thing that a VPN also allows us to do is keep our IP address hidden. By using it, we will be preventing it from being registered anywhere or that no one will be able to intercept it, something ideal, since with it they can even impersonate our identity. Let’s now talk about Surfshark’s offer. This company offers three different plans, the Starter being the cheapest of them. Right now we have it available for 1.99 euros per month if we go for their two-year plan. In this way, in total we will be paying 53.73 euros and we will take three extra monthsso we will enjoy the tool for 27 months in total. And be careful, because you can use it on as many devices as you want without paying more. If we don’t mind investing a little more and are looking for a more complete tool, we can automatically go to your plan Surfshark Onereduced right now to 2.49 euros per month. This, in addition to including the VPN, comes with more additional tools, such as an antivirus or a tool that warns you in case your data is leaked on the Internet. Surfshark One Subscription – monthly The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The improved version of the previous plan, called Surfshark One+is also on sale: it goes for 4.19 euros per month. This includes, essentially, everything from the previous plan, along with a very interesting tool called Incogni. It allows us to delete our data from people’s company databases, which is very useful. Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Image | Nathan Fertig on Unsplash,Surfshark In Xataka | Why it is dangerous to connect to public Wi-Fi and what you should do to protect yourself In Xataka | Free VPN and security: what’s the problem, why you should be careful

Dangers of Clawdbot and how to protect yourself from them before deciding to use it

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Let’s give you some safety tips in case you are thinking of using Clawbot. This is a AI agenta bot that takes control of your computer, and then you can use it to tell it to do things on it. This is something that is having a lot of success, since it is capable of speeding up many processes and doing many things for you. But of course, when you are using this tool you are giving a system of artificial intelligence full access to the machine where you install it, and this has some dangers that you should be aware of. What dangers are there for your data These are the dangers to which you expose yourself when are you going to use this tool. Even the creators of the bot have assured that there is no perfectly safe configuration, so it should be taken into account. Gateway exposure on the web: If you do not have the way in which your bot is accessed properly configured, a third party may have access or the access page may even be filtered. This would allow a third party to take control of your computer. Too open access policies: If you are not careful when configuring access to the bot and allowing others to interact with it, you will be giving them the keys to your computer to control it. Prompt injection: If you make the bot interact with files that you have downloaded from the Internet, perhaps some of them have hidden texts with commands that ask it to ignore what you have ordered and do another task that could be dangerous for you. Plugins or extensions: When you install a plugin on this AI agent to give it more capabilities, it runs alongside the gateway. This means that if you install a malicious plugin or extension, they may contain code that takes control of your computer or performs unwanted actions. Bot malfunctions: Like any bot based on artificial intelligence, it may fail to interpret orders or perform unwanted actions unintentionally. This could endanger the contents of the computer where you run it. In short, the main danger is exposing your bot and access to it, allowing others to control it. If another person has access to your bot, they can simply take control of your entire computer and the data you have on it. How to keep Clawdbot safe First of all, and the most recommended is do not use Clawdbot on your main computer or machine. Just don’t have it where you keep your most private data and files, and this way you will prevent unwanted access or malfunction from putting you at risk. And if you don’t have a secondary computer, use a sandbox mode, install a virtual machine with limited files. By installing Clawdbot on a secondary or virtual machine, you can decide what files you want on it, what applications do you have installed and what passwords are in the browser to use, as well as bank details. It is simply advisable to only have the accesses and applications that you are going to use, not everything. In addition, for each of the dangers we have mentioned above there are also specific tips to follow. Gateway Dangers: To prevent others from accessing your bot, you need to ensure that Gateway authentication is always enabled with a token or password. Additionally, you must use Tailscale or secure HTTPS for access. If you use a web interface for the bot, disable settings that allow insecure authentication, and if you control it through the chat of a messaging app, take maximum care of the privacy of that application and access to it. Put a password. Too open access policies: Be careful when pairing nodes with elevated permissions, and avoid sharing access in groups if you don’t fully trust all users. It is also advisable to configure the bot so that it only responds to specific users or to messages where it is explicitly mentioned. Prompt injection: Try not to interact with files that you have not created, deleting those that you have downloaded from the Internet on the machine. You should also design your configuration for limited and validated access before processing commands. Plugins or extensions: To avoid any danger from malicious plugins or extensions, you should only install those that you explicitly trust, and only from completely trustworthy sources. It is best to manually review the plugin code before activating it. In addition to this, the creators of Clawdbot have an advanced security guide where they tell you the security hearings that you must perform periodically to make sure everything is working correctly. And finally, the best advice I can give you is that do not use Clawdbot if you do not have minimal knowledge to know how to configure it. If terms like “remote administration API”, “sandboxing”, “localhost” or “reverse proxy” don’t sound familiar to you, it’s best not to install it on your computer. In Xataka Basics | The best prompts to save hours of work and do your tasks with ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or other artificial intelligence

What do you have to do to protect yourself if you have received an email saying that you have been affected?

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Let’s tell you How to act if you have been affected by the Endesa hack. The electricity company has suffered a cyber attack that has affected its Spanish platform, something that has compromised the personal information of a large number of customers, exposing data such as the DNI, your personal data and even payment data such as the IBAN. Endesa has started send emails to affected usersso if you have come across one it is possible that your data has been stolen. Therefore, we are going to tell you several important steps to take to minimize the risks and avoid fraud that may arise when cybercriminal groups purchase this stolen data. Because the worst thing about these hacks is not always that they can steal money from your bank details, but that you can then receive fraudulent emails or messages with which they try to steal even more from you. Therefore, in these cases it is always advisable to pay close attention to what may happen in the following months. Remember that you have a complete and general article about what to do when your data is leaked online. Check your banking transactions The first thing is to check your bank and look if there is any strange movement. As Endesa has said that in some cases payment data may have been stolen, that means they could try to make some type of charge to your account. It is advisable to maximize attention during the coming weeks and months, and for any payment that is not clear, contact your bank to block it and avoid major problems. Be wary of emails, SMS and calls It is assumed that if a cybercriminal group buys the data stolen from Endesa, they will know your name and surname, your telephone number and your email. Therefore, you may receive fraudulent messages By any of these means, campaigns phishing with which to try to steal money from you. Here, be wary of any supposed communication from Endesa in which they ask for personal or banking information by phone or email. If you are asked for this information in a message, be wary immediately.because the real company will never ask you for them. Do not continue the conversation or respond to the message that arrives. Do not click on links or download files Phishing is a technique with which a cybercriminal sends mass messages to hundreds of thousands of people with a virus attached or links to fraudulent pages. Their goal is for at least a handful of people to click on them and become infected or go to the fraudulent page where they give their bank details and steal money with it. Therefore, if you receive a supposed email or SMS from Endesa or any other person with a file or a link to a website, never interact with this content. It’s okay to read the message, but never download anything or click on a link that takes you to another page. Save all Endesa communications Finally, to protect yourself for the future it is important keep the letter or email from Endesa. Thus, if in the future you have to prove possible misuse of your data, you will have proof that there was a hack and it was stolen. Other security measures Lastly, you may also want activate two-step verification on platforms where you use the same email that you have linked to Endesa. In those more sensitive ones, it may be interesting to change your passwords, and also take extreme precautions against any email and message that you may receive from other pages, because they can also be fraudulent. In Xataka Basics | My data has been leaked, now what: the steps you should take whenever there is a massive leak on the Internet that could affect you

Europe has signed the first agreement to protect dogs and cats. Breeders won’t like it

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The Animal Welfare Law It came into force in Spain two years ago. Among its measures, the law prohibits individuals from breeding and selling pets, allowing only registered breeders. Now, it is the European Union that wants to put an end to abusive breeding. what has happened. On November 25, the Council and the European Parliament reached an agreement provisional agreement which establishes a series of stricter rules for the dog and cat trade. It will affect both breeders, pet stores and shelters. The agreement still has to be endorsed, but a date has already been set for the standards to be met: 2028. Why it is important. It is the first agreement on animal welfare at community level. Until now, the only European regulation that affected pet animals was the one that regulated movements between member countries, but the fact that the fight against abusive breeding is being prioritized is further proof that animal welfare is at the center of public debate. Starting point. It is estimated that the cat and dog purchasing market moves 1,300 million euros a year and 60% of purchases are made online. In Spain, the Animal Welfare Law expressly prohibits direct sales over the internet and requires breeders who advertise in magazines or other media to include their registration number, but in many other EU countries there is no regulation in this regard. animal welfare. Establishments must meet a series of requirements to provide well-being to the animals they house and which will be aimed at covering the diet, physical environment, health, behavior and mental state of the animals. Some of these requirements are: The environment will have good quality, which means that it is comfortable, that they have enough space and a good temperature. The animals will be safe, clean and healthy. Disease or injury prevention measures must be applied. It is prohibited to have dogs or cats in spaces (cages, showcases…), except for transport. It is prohibited to keep dogs tied for long periods. Dogs and cats must have access to the outdoors to exercise and socialize. They must receive water and food in sufficient quantity and quality. Establishments must have sufficient competence to care for dogs and cats, including an understanding of their biological behavior and ethological needs. At least one caregiver per establishment will have to receive official training in animal care. They must ensure veterinary visits at least once a year and record the results. When selling or adopting an animal, the recipient must be made aware of responsible ownership. Breeders. The regulations focus especially on the breeding and reproduction of animals, with a series of requirements that aim to end harmful practices such as mutilations or inbreeding. They are the following: Age limits will be established for the dogs and cats used for breeding, as well as a frequency between litters. Consanguinity will be prohibited, that is, breeding between parents, descendants, siblings or grandparents will not be permitted. If a female dog or cat has undergone two cesarean sections, she should be removed from breeding to protect her health. The creation of hybrids through crossing with wild species, for example dogs and wolves, is prohibited. Mutilations such as cutting ears, tails or removing nails cannot be carried out. It cannot be used to breed dogs or cats with extreme traits. For example, very short noses or “flat faces” typical of breeds such as the French bulldog or the pug. Mandatory identification. All dogs and cats sold or given up for adoption must be microchipped and registered in the national database. Starting in 2028, breeders and shelters will be obligated, but within ten years it will be mandatory for all dog or cat guardians. In Spain, microchipping is already mandatory for both species. The novelty introduced by this regulation is that the databases will be interoperable at the European level. Who it doesn’t affect. There are exceptions and againthe regulations will not affect hunting dogs, guard dogs or cats that live freely in rural areas. The FAADA Foundation regrets this decision and states that “it will leave some 18 million cats and 2 million dogs in the EU without adequate protection.” There is also an exception regarding the prohibition of consanguinity. It will be allowed when it is to “preserve local breeds with a limited genetic pool.” Small establishments will also not have to comply with the rules except for the identification of animals with a microchip. To be considered a small establishment, they must meet these requirements: Breeders who have a maximum of three dogs or cats and produce a maximum of two litters per year. Pet stores that have a maximum of three dogs or six cats. Animal shelters that have a maximum of ten dogs or twenty cats. Images | Pexels In Xataka | Yes, the neighbors on the tenth floor can have chickens at home even if they don’t want to. The Animal Welfare Law says so

Your IP address can allow them to locate or impersonate you. You can protect it with a VPN for less than 2 euros per month

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Nothing has to happen to us by regularly using the Internet, but we are never exempt from all risk. There is a factor that we do not usually give much importance to in terms of security and that is actually quite relevant: the IP address. How can you protect yourself? The simplest and most comfortable way to do it is, without a doubt, with a VPN. It is undeniable that there are free ones. These work and can be a specific resource if we need it, but in the long run they are not worth it. Nobody gives anything for free, so the normal thing is that they are full of advertising or something much worse: that they are not as safe as they say they are. We have an economical and quality alternative with Surfshark: Black Friday gives us its VPN for only 1.99 euros per month. Surfshark Starter Subscription – monthly The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A quality VPN for less than the cost of a coffee As we say, keeping our IP address safe is important. Through this, the web pages we browse or even cybercriminals They can get to know our approximate location. Not only that, but it is also the door to our identity being impersonated on the Internet, so they can carry out attacks or illegal activities impersonating us. With a VPN activated, these risks disappear. This Black Friday also makes it easier for us to have to make a smaller investment. Right now and until next December 2, we can get the Surfshark Starter plan for 1.99 euros per month in its two-year modality. This, in addition to VPN, comes with an extra tool called Alternative ID. All without forgetting that with a subscription we can use the VPN on all the devices we want. If we are looking for a greater dose of security and we don’t mind spending a little more, perhaps the Surfshark One subscription is better for us. This includes everything that the Starter plan has, but goes further with a lot of extra tools. Its price is not much higher: goes out to 2.19 euros per month. This is all it brings: VPN. Antivirus. Real-time alerts on email breaches, credit card and ID data theft. Private search tools. Personal data security reports. Webcam protection. Anti-spyware and malware protection. Surfshark One Subscription – monthly The price could vary. We earn commission from these links We have an extra alternative called Surfshark One+. This subscription, as its name suggests, is a superior version of the previous one. The biggest difference, besides its price (which costs only 4.19 euros per month), is that it comes with a tool that is used to delete our data from databases. We cannot forget a detail that affects the three subscriptions that Surfshark has. All of them have these prices in their two-year modality, but right now include three extra months. One more reason to opt for one of them if we are looking for more security on the Internet. Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | surfshark In Xataka | Public WiFis: why they are dangerous and tips to connect safely In Xataka | The best solutions to protect your data and your company’s IT equipment

You can protect yourself with a VPN as this is for only 1.99 euros per month

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It is not good to admit it, but cyber attacks are the order of the day. We have very internalized the fact of having an antivirus on our computer or even on our mobile, as well as avoiding clicking on suspicious links. But there is inherent risks to simply navigate on the Internetsome derived from getting Our IP address. There is a very simple (and cheap) way to avoid it: a VPN like Surfshark, which now goes out for alone 1.99 euros a month. Surfshark Starter Subscription – Monthly The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links More Internet security for just 2 euros per month VPNs are very useful tools in virtually any device. As always we tell you, There are free Internet optionsbut you are They have mainly two problems: Your security is not the best in the world And, in addition, they offer a slower service. For this reason, betting on one of payment is a great idea, especially if we take into account the such affordable price that the Surshark has. Returning to the IP address, the truth is that it is information that is essential that we keep in good collection. If they manage to intercept it, anyone could follow our activity on the Internet, geolocate us or even supplant ourselves. This danger is eliminated from the equation with a VPN, since our traffic is encrypted and our IP will be good. In addition to its price, another of the best things that Surfshark has is that It can be installed on all the devices we wantwithout any limit. It is included in its Starter subscription, the most economical that the company has. This, in addition to the VPN, also comes with another very useful tool called Alternative ID, which serves to create a series of fictional data that we can use to register on websites that we create little safe. This plan costs, as we commented at the beginning of this article, 1.99 euros a month. If we extrapolate, 2 full years of the service cost 47.76 euros, a very attractive price for having a long season with us. And that’s not all, since Surfshark also Includes 3 extra monthsso we will really be enjoying the VPN for 27 months. Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Image | AGUNG RAHARJA IN UNSPLASH In Xataka | Why it is dangerous to connect to public wifis and what you should do to protect yourself In Xataka | The best solutions to protect your data and your company’s computer equipment

What are they, how your mobile protect and how to differentiate the best at the best price

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Let’s explain What are USB blockersa very interesting security method when you are going to load your phones or PCs in public USB. These are adapters that should have when you travel outside to avoid unnecessary problems and dislikes, although they are still little known. We are going to start this article explaining what these devices and their concept are, as well as the way they work. And how No one will serve youwe will also tell you what things to look at and take into account when buying one of these digital shields. What are USB blockers There are two gold rules to take care of your computer or mobile when you are out of home: do not connect to a Public wifi and not connect your device to a public USB. The reason is that you never know when there may be a cybercriminal taking advantage of these resources to access your mobile through the very insecure Wi -Fi Public or collecting some malware In a USB. To protect yourself in a public wifi you can resort to a VPNwe have already told you the list of Better VPN. While, USB blockers are the ones that will protect you in public USB In the event that you have no choice but to connect to one. Because sometimes your mobile or portable runs out of battery, and the urgency of connecting to the USB that you see in a bar, restaurant or airport is greater than protecting you from a criminal who has put malware in it waiting for someone to connect to infect their device. And why is it dangerous to connect to a public USB? Because there are techniques such as “Juice Jacking” or “Choicejacking”, which are used to Transmit information through cable without your permission. Come on, that you start loading the mobile in a USB, and a program that was in it transfers a virus to your phone or extracts personal data from it. And this is where these blockers come into play, which are devices that make the connection to a public USB safe acting as an intermediary between the cable that connects to your mobile or computer and the USB port. Make use of a technology that does not allow data transferonly the energy. How USB blockers work USB blockers are small adapters that You connect between the cable and the USB port. It is something like a condom: you connect the cable of your device to the blocker, and then connect this blocker to the USB. Thus, the connection is made safely. This adapter has an internal technology that eliminates the USB flow data lines. Come on, for practical purposes Let the energy pass but block the dataso that you can use a USB to load your mobile or laptop, but they will never transfer data. If these adapters do not let the data pass They don’t have all internal pins They usually bring traditional adapters. Come on, when you connect a cable to a USB adapter, there are a series of pins that must coincide to transfer both data and energy. In these blockers, those responsible for transferring data will be missing. And it is basically that, as simple as effective. You are not going to have to do anything. The device has a USB input to connect the cable to it, and a connector to use in the public USB you want. How to choose the best blocker These types of USB blockers are not expensive, but it is convenient to take precautions. For a start, Be careful with the cheapestbecause they could not block all the data reliably, or could interfere with the fast charge. Specifically, you must look at the explicitly indicating that They have unlocked The lines USB-C Superspeed and USB2 D+/D-. These terms may not tell you anything, but they are the ones that ensure that data transfer is cut, but that has fast charging. Finally, keep in mind that USB blockers are not going to protect you from everything. They only serve to remove the connection lines, but there may be other dangers that use other techniques. Therefore, an external battery or a traditional plug will always be a better option than a public USB. It is also convenient Know some of the renowned brands of this type of devices. For example, In Xataka Android They make us recommendations such as This Startech model. In it, you can notice that it is physically seen that it does not have all the pins of the traditional USB adapters. Cover image | Noelia Hontoria In Xataka Basics | USB security key: what is and how to do your own

In 2023 New York closed the tap to Airbnb to protect his home. Two years later, only hotels are happy

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To desperate problems, imaginative solutions. A few years ago New York decided to stop the housing crisis which has long dragged with a measure that put the focus directly on Airbnb. The baptized as Local Law 18 made renting floors to tourists, for short stays, of less than 30 days, results Much more complicated and thus achieve a double objective: enforce the sector regulations and protect the low housing offer in the city. The norm premiered just two years ago. And the balance is far from being the ideal. A name: Local Law 18. New York is not the only city that has proposed to limit the supply of holiday rental. Something have done in Florence, London, Barcelona either Madridto name just a handful of examples. The attempt of the Big Apple resulted in particularly media, both because of the repercussion that the city has and its content. The known as Local Law 18approved in September 2023, imposed limitations to those who were dedicated to lease their houses for periods of less than 30 days. From entry NY demanded that the Caseros register and prohibited AirbnB (and similar platforms) to manage reservations if the accommodations did not meet that requirement, a measure similar to that incorporated with Spain with their “Single record“Not only that. In addition to registering, the law established that the landlords must comply with certain guidelines That in practice it limits who (and especially how) can be put in the market: nothing to rent whole houses, only rooms, the hosts must be present and the number of guests is also very restricted. A double objective. With the new standard the New York authorities pursued two goals. The first, to facilitate the coexistence in the apartments blocks in which residential and holiday floors lived. The second (and most important) Palliar The housing crisis that dragged the city. Two years later the communities of neighbors of the Big Apple may have fewer problems with groups of noisy tourists, but there are serious doubts that the second purpose, the really ambitious, has been achieved. The best test was left a few days ago by the newspaper The Wall Street Journal in A broad analysis With a title that is at the same time a sentence and demonstrates that (at least) the debate remains open: “The campaign against Airbnb in New York has not improved the housing offer.” Although since September 2023 New Yorkers have more complicated to offer their floors in Airbnb or Booking does not seem that this has translated into a distension of the residential market. On the contrary, The newspaper affirms Conservative: “It is more difficult than ever finding an apartment to rent in the city.” And that is something that can be checked by consulting both prices and housing stock available in NY. What do the data say? That New York floors have not stopped becoming more expensive in the last two years. Zillow shows for example that the average long -stay rental price is now in $ 3,750150 more than a year ago. “The law does not seem to have a significant impact on getting leases more affordable,” confirms a TWSJ Jonathan Miller, manager of a real estate appraisal company. According to its calculations, the market has even reached a historical maximum of $ 4,700 per month in Manhattan, although it acknowledges that factors such as lack of new work influence that figure. Airbnb also handles data that show that NY tenants do not have it easier today than before the local law 18. The platform is an interested party and that must be taken into account when driving Your figuresbut they are eloquent: the New York City rental index rose 8.1%, that of Manhattan 8.6%, Brooklyn 7.7%and Queens 6.5%. The portal also warns of the “load” involved in rental for the pockets of the periphery families. “Almost three million New Yorkers pay more than 30% of their income for rent,” prevents. A percentage: 2.45%. It is not just about the cost of rent. The housing stock available in NY still is not what is said Boyante, which a priori would facilitate prices to soften. Miller assures That last July the vacancies for residential rental in Manhattan marked a meager 2.45%, near the historical minimum. In that same idea affects Airbnb, which a few days ago launched A statement regretting that, despite the fact that short -term rentals in New York have fallen more than 90%, “rental vacancies have dropped 0.5%” with respect to 2023. And everything, insists the platform“without signs of a significant improvement in housing availability.” But … how is it possible? The million dollar question. And it has no easy answer. To start there is something obvious and that is that the NY market It takes time facing challenges such as the rise of rentals or the shortage of the stock, which do not respond to a single factor. In addition the Big Apple is not the only US region that has dealt with The increase of housing, aggravated by the lack of new work. In your analysis TWSJ It provides data Interesting that helps to understand why local law 18 has failed to reverse the trend and its effect has barely appreciated: although two years ago there were thousands of floors available to tourists on Airbnb, they actually suppose only a small part of NY’s huge real estate cake. In early 2023 in the city there were around 38,500 Airbnb units, As needed The economic newspaper, a very low fact if one takes into account that in the free market there were more than one million residential units. Right now the special compliance office has registered only 3,000 rentals in the short term that the strict requirements of the law meet and can be announced legally. That does not mean that the remaining thousands of floors are leased by New York families that use them as stable and permanent homes. Another fact: 35,000 homes. There are owners who, not being … Read more

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