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

“Workers endured stormy weather to demonstrate in Madrid, Barcelona and cities across Spain less than three weeks before a snap general election.”

A general strike by 4 million Spanish workers over housing issues.

Key points

  • 4 million Spanish workers participated, about one-fifth of the workforce.
  • Strike focused on housing crisis as the primary grievance.
  • Picket lines formed and large marches occurred in Madrid and Barcelona.
  • The protest coincides with a snap general election less than three weeks away.
  • Evening clashes erupted in Barcelona, with fires reported on the street.
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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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