Spanish Brothel Opens

A brothel touted as the largest brothel in Europe has opened for business after a Spanish town failed to stop it in the courts.

Not actual brothel in post. Representation of brothels in Spain.

Although there has been resistance by the town, the manager of the brothel dismisses claims of exploitation. The manager is quoted as saying,"I give the girls breakfast, lunch and dinner and they get to keep whatever they make.

The club, which measures 2,700 square metres and boasts 80 rooms is one of 11 so-called "macro-brothels" in the Catalan region of Gerona. It is estimated that roughly 1,800 prostitutes reportedly sell their services there.

Prostitution In Romania

According to hotnews.ro, an Independent Deputy has submitted a new legislative initiative to the Romanian Parliament regulating prostitution in brothels.

The intent is to legalize prostitution as well as to provide security for those who offer prostitution services.

It provides that any person who is at least 20 years old and physically capable can offer prostitution services.It also directs the Health ministry to authorize doctors that can decide whether a person is able to practice such a job.

Sex Workers Want Brothels

An activist Chinese sex worker who goes by the name "Hooligan Sparrow" has been detained after an unusual protest to demand legalized prostitution.

Prostitution is rampant in China despite an official ban since the Communists took power six decades ago.

The protest was held in the central Chinese city of Wuhan last Thursday. The group, holding red umbrellas, carried banners and collected signatures urging an end to discrimination against sex workers.

Ireland Has Brothel Problem

Ireland has a brothel problem according to statistics from the Department of Justice. And the city of Limerick is overtaking Dublin in its number of brothels.

Prostitution is also increasing in counties such as Wexford, Monaghan, Roscommon and Longford.

There has been a crackdown on prostitution with 28 brothels shut down this year. Brothels were discovered in 14 different counties in the first half of this year, compared to six counties for the entire 2009 year.

A spokesperson for a women's group blames mobile phones and the internet for the increase.