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Spain faces nationwide protests over soaring housing costs

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-11

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• What happened: Spain faces nationwide protests over soaring housing costs Spain faces nationwide protests over soaring housing costs Spain has been rocked by nationwide protests and a general strike over its worsening housing crisis. The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen, who was evicted after her rent was set to increase fivefold, has... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Spain faces nationwide protests over soaring housing costs

Spain has been rocked by nationwide protests and a general strike over its worsening housing crisis. The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen, who was evicted after her rent was set to increase fivefold, has become a symbol of the crisis.

Source: Al Jazeera
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