Housing protest turns violent in Barcelona with fires and arrests

Loading the video No Comment Video. Housing protest turns violent in Barcelona with fires and arrests Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 06/10/2026 - 8:43 GMT+2 Barcelona’s housing protest turned violent with fires and arrests, highlighting Spain’s affordability crisis ahead of a general strike and snap election in November. Thousands of people marched through central Barcelona on Monday to demand affordable homes, carrying banners and chanting for free and quality housing. The demonstration later turned tense, as some participants threw objects at police and set rubbish bins on fire. Officers charged the crowd and detained several people as smoke filled the streets. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The march reflected growing anger over high rents, a shortage of homes and the risk of eviction across Spain. People of all ages took part, with demonstrators calling for political action. Trade unions have also announced a one-day general strike over the issue, although the date has yet to be set. The unrest followed parliament's rejection of emergency measures aimed at easing the affordability crisis. The government has since called a snap general election for November 29, adding to the political pressure over an issue that has become a growing concern across Spain. Spain Protest Politics Housing Top stories Now playing Next Housing protest turns violent in Barcelona with fires and arrests Now playing Next Clashes in French cities as students continue to protest over education funding Now playing Next Thousands of pilgrims make overnight journey to Luján ahead of Pope Leo’s visit Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Judo: Abe Siblings Strike Gold Again at the World Championships in Baku Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 5th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next A decade of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and its impact In partnership with Azpromo Now playing Next EU monitors 'very closely' suspected plague outbreak in Russia Now playing Next “We don't feel a sense of worry” in Europe, says Muslim World League Now playing Next The best place to retire abroad is no longer in Europe Now playing Next Spain PM Pedro Sánchez calls snap election for 29 November Now playing Next Merz makes surprise Kyiv visit as Germany pledges more aid to Ukraine Now playing Next Europe Today: Sánchez calls snap election in Spain as French students protest again Now playing Next 'I'm not a terrorist, I'm just a journalist', how to carry on reporting for Russia and Belarus from exile Now playing Next Turkish grain ship sinks in Black Sea after deadly drone attack Now playing Next Ukraine warns of fake government and media sites tied to Russian intelligence ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Medieval ruler Tsar Samuel’s remains return home to Bulgaria after 60 years No Comment Belgian city’s historic canals turn green after record-hot summer No Comment Dogs, turtle and snail receive blessings in churches No Comment Floods leave streets and roads submerged across Catalonia Europe News EU monitors 'very closely' suspected outbreak of pneumonic plague in Russia Culture news Pink, perfume and power: Inside Copenhagen's new exhibition on ancient Roman fashion Europe News Oktoberfest draws record 7.4 million visitors in Munich Europe News Student's hand blown off by police grenade as French school protests continue Europe Today 'Bolsonaro win could put EU-Brazil ties at risk,' says former MEP Albuquerque Europe News Google’s €13bn Finland push transforms and divides a quiet rural town Markets Euro hits 17-month low as French debt fears mount and Spain heads for snap election Europe Today Iran war: 'Europe not being at the table is a failure', Charles Michel says ADVERTISEMENT Health news German and US scientists win 2026 Nobel Prize in medicine for method to 'reveal the brain's mysteries' Europe News Spain's Sánchez calls snap election for 29 November after housing defeat No Comment Spanish police remove over 3,000 migrants from Ceuta beach camp Europe Today Europe Today: Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election United Kingdom US pulls all B-1 bombers from UK airbase at centre of terror probe Tech News Intelligence Everywhere: Inside Europe’s Next Technology Era The Big Question This industry adds €65 billion to the European economy, but is its bad reputation fair? Brazil Brazil heads to a runoff presidential vote after Bolsonaro and Lula fail to acquire outright majority needed ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT