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English Edition Dear readers, It has been a big news week. On Thursday, a court handed down its highly anticipated verdict in the gang rape case known as La Manada. In a controversial ruling, the three judges sentenced the five defendants to nine years for sexual abuse – not rape – arguing that the 18-year-old victim was not subjected to intimidation or violence. The decision has outraged the public and led to mass protests across the country. Earlier in the week, Madrid's regional premier Cristina Cifuentes finally announced her resignation after a security video of her shoplifting two pots of face cream emerged. The scandal came on the back of accusations she had fraudulently obtained a master's degree, and only served to increase the numerous calls for her to step down. And finally, the city of Palma on the Balearic Island of Mallorca will be banning homeowners from renting out their apartments to tourists from July in an effort to tackle skyrocketing rents. We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition, thanks for reading. Melissa Kitson Navarre public prosecutor to appeal "Running of the Bulls" gang rape verdict Thousands take to the streets to demonstrate against decision clearing five men of raping 18-year-old in Pamplona in 2016, but convicting them of lesser charge of sexual abuse Cristina Cifuentes announces her resignation on Wednesday. / Emilio Naranjo Madrid premier Cristina Cifuentes quits after video of her shoplifting emerges The Popular Party regional chief had been under increasing pressure to resign due to irregularities related to a master's degree she obtained in 2012 Rota naval base. / G.C. After Brexit, Spain's Rota base will be new strategic HQ for the EU Palma, on the popular island of Mallorca. / A.B. Palma de Mallorca will be first Spanish city to ban tourist apartments Starting in July, only single-family homes will be available for short-term vacation rentals in a city concerned by soaring rent and noisy neighbors Protest against the lack of social housing. / M.M. Express squatter eviction project divides politicians in Spain Two Catalan parties clash over reform that leftists see as benefiting banks and "vulture funds" Ten last-minute travel plans in Spain for the May long weekend From relaxing spas to anchovy festivals, here are our tips on how to spend the holiday Police could fine parents of teenage drinkers. / S.B. New law in Spain will see parents of underage drinkers fined Report will serve as the basis for future regulations covering alcohol, and has now been passed on to the Health Ministry Moncloa Confidential: A peek inside the Spanish PM's seat of power Spain's epicenter of influence lies just five minutes from Madrid. With the sole purpose of supporting the country's leader, this miniature city is accessible to only a few. Here is how it works In photos: The 2018 Seville Fair EL PAÍS photographer Paco Puentes captures some very special moments at this annual tradition in the Andalusian capital Mustafa's Spanish refugee card. / S. B. "If I go back to Turkey, I'll be arrested and tortured" The first Turkish citizen to be granted political asylum in Spain explains how and why he fled his country An alternative health center. / J. B. Alarm over appeal of pseudo-therapies in Spain Experts warn of serious consequences if authorities do not take action to counter the growing popularity of treatments like reiki Ros Ros cartoon, April 23, 2018 Editorial The resignation of Cristina Cifuentes: too little, and too late The scandal that has engulfed the Madrid regional premier has exposed new depths of corruption within the Popular Party Pamplona gang rape case: A controversial verdict The verdict on the Sanfermines sexual assault case has sparked widespread social debate on how these crimes should be dealt with Thanks readers! Sign up for more newsletters from EL PAÍS » You have received this communication because you have registered with EL PAÍS and you have subscribed to the ENGLISH EDITION editorial newsletter. If you believe you have received this message due to an error or you want to stop receiving this bulletin at the email address tworaho.mail18@blogger.com, you can unsubscribe. In addition, you can change your preferences by accessing your profile. At any time you can exercise your rights to access, rectify, cancel or object via post by writing to EDICIONES EL PAÍS, at the following address: Miguel Yuste, 40. 28037; or by writing to PROMOTORA DE INFORMACIONES, S.A. (PRISA), at the address Gran Vía, 32 - Madrid 28013, writing on the envelope: "DERECHOS LOPD" and including a photocopy of your identity card or passport and explaining your request.