Spain strike brings housing anger and disruption into focus
Spain’s first nationwide general strike since 2012 disrupted transport and brought demonstrations to cities across the country, as unions and business leaders offered sharply different...
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Spain approves social benefits ahead of November snap election
The government says new support for families, sick pay and survivor pensions takes effect immediately, but parliament must approve the decree-law within 30 days.
About 20,000 march in Madrid to mourn evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal
Mourners walked from Puerta del Sol to Abascal’s former home as Spain’s housing protests continued ahead of an early election.
Madrid housing protesters blame investment funds as evidence points to a wider shortage
Hundreds are camping in Puerta del Sol. Renters describe rising costs, while housing data shows a large gap between new homes and household growth.
Spanish leaders trade blame after Maricarmen Abascal’s death amid housing protests
Political leaders in Spain clashed over responsibility for the housing crisis after the death of an 87-year-old woman whose Madrid eviction had become a focus of protests.
Madrid memorial march planned after death of evicted tenant Maricarmen Abascal
The 87-year-old died in hospital two weeks after her eviction, as supporters prepared a march and Spain’s housing debate continued.
IllustrationMaría del Carmen Abascal’s death brings renewed protests over housing in Madrid
The 87-year-old died in hospital weeks after her eviction drew protests across Spain. Her lawyer did not disclose the cause of death.
Spain sets November 29 election after housing measures fail in parliament
An official decree confirms the vote for both chambers. Pedro Sánchez is seeking a broader majority after a housing defeat, while protests and pressure on renters shape the...
IllustrationMaría del Carmen Abascal dies at 87 after eviction that galvanized Spain’s housing protests
The Madrid pensioner died two weeks after she was evicted from a home she had occupied for seven decades. Campaigners mourned her and vowed to continue their housing protests.
Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction sparked Spain housing protests, dies at 87
Madrid’s tenants’ union announced Abascal’s death on October 7, weeks after her eviction became a focus of demonstrations and a national housing debate.
Macron welcomes possibility of UK rejoining EU after Burnham opens debate
The French president said ‘Welcome back’ when asked about the British prime minister’s willingness to consider EU membership. Burnham has proposed examining several options...