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“Millions of Spaniards stage first general strike in 14 years as anger over housing leads to clashes”

“A general strike by 4 million Spanish workers — around one-fifth of the total workforce — against the country’s housing crisis was mostly peaceful Wednesday, unions said, though by the evening clashes erupted in some areas of Barcelona and Madrid.”

Millions participate in Spain general strike over housing crisis; some clashes

Key points

  • About 4 million Spanish workers joined a general strike related to housing concerns.
  • The strike affected major cities including Madrid and Barcelona with large marches.
  • Clashes erupted in Barcelona and tensions rose in Madrid, with police using force.
  • At least 73 arrests were reported nationwide amid 1,044 related incidents.
  • This is Spain's first general strike since 2012 during the euro crisis.
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    Spain faces a general strike over rising living costs ahead of elections.

    Four million workers, one-fifth of the workforce, join the first nationwide walkout in 14 years.
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