Today In Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Number of mortgages signed in Spain grows by 25 percent year-on-year

The number of mortgages registered in Spanish land registries rose in July to 45,067, the highest figure for a month of July since 2010 and 25 percent more than in 2024, making a total of thirteen months of rises.

According to data published by the National Statistics Institute (INE), the average value of the mortgages was €163,307, which represents an increase of 7.6 percent.

Sánchez shows ‘pride’ for countries that have recognised the State of Palestine

The Spanish Prime Minister has stated that he is "proud" that governments around the world are recognising a Palestinian state.

Sánchez, who was on a trip to the United Kingdom, made the comments at the Global Progress Summit in London.

Praising the Spanish government's management of the green transition and climate emergency, among other issues, Sánchez pointed to Spain's leading role in state recognition, adding: "I am very proud to belong to a family that has governments that have recognised the State of Palestine."

80% of plastic surgery patients in Spain are women, report shows

The latest report by SECPRE, the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, has revealed that 8 out of 10 patients who undergo surgery for aesthetic reasons are women.

One third are between 18 and 29 years old, and there is even a slight increase among minors, reaching almost 2 percent of those undergoing surgery in Spain.

Beatriz Martínez Núñez, who reports on mental health, said of the worrying childhood statistics: "Up to 15 percent may have a disorder known as body dysmorphia."

Valencians take to the streets for an eleventh time protest flood response

Locals in Valencia marched once again on Sunday to protest the president of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón and his mismanagement of the flooding of October 29th, 2024, in which over 200 people died.

Demonstrators read a manifesto against the negligence of the local government which said: "Mazón and his council not only continue to fail to take responsibility, they constantly lie to protect themselves and thus remain in power. They also directly disrespect the victims, and a Valencian civil society that has responded with organisation, dignity, and determination”.

They also denounced the lack of alternative housing for those affected, difficulty accessing reconstruction benefits, construction in flood zones for economic interests and lack of investigation into the negligence, among others.