The main industry group for Spanish banks announces a moratorium on some evictions . The pledge follows two suicides of homeowners about to be evicted . - Spain has the highest unemployment rate in Europe, at over 20 % ( and rising ). The banking association says 97 % of homeowners are paying their mortgages on time .
The main industry group for Spanish banks announces a moratorium on some evictions . The pledge follows two suicides of homeowners about to be evicted . People have been protesting evictions during the recession as unemployment hit 25 % . The banking association says 97 % of homeowners are paying their mortgages on time .