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Madrid Airport Battles Insect Infestation and Rising Homelessness

  • Spain's airport authority AENA announced it will limit access to Madrid airport during low-traffic hours starting within a few days.
  • AENA initiated the measure due to persistent homeless encampments occupying terminals that are not intended for overnight stays.
  • Access will be restricted during certain low-traffic periods to only those holding flight tickets, airport staff, and individuals escorting ticket holders.
  • Local media estimate hundreds of homeless people use sleeping bags near walls and bathrooms, while Madrid officials have provided limited support despite AENA's requests months ago.
  • The preventive access limits aim to reduce overnight stays at the airport amid unresolved coordination issues ahead of the peak summer travel season.
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The critical situation at Barajas airport, where hundreds of homeless people have camped, has resulted in a political clash between the different administrations, with cross-sections of accusations about the responsibility and competences of the Government, the City Council and the Community of Madrid. Ayuso’s PP was forceful this Monday by stressing that the “only and exclusive” competition at the airport is from Aena, that is, he stressed, fro…

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Madrid airport to restrict entry to unregistered passengers in bid to tackle homeless overnight arrivals

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Euro Weekly News broke the news in Spain on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
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