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January 7, 2013

Evictions Become Focus of Spanish Crisis

by Helene Zuber, Der Spiegel, Germany - After a record number in 2012, evictions in Spain have become the symbol of a crisis that shows no signs of improving. Next year isn't likely to be any better, but with more attention now being paid to those losing their homes, relief in the form of legal reform may soon be on the way.

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