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Spain sees first general strike in 14 years over sky-high housing costs
Millions of people have stopped working to demand cheaper homes, as rent prices become impossible for many to afford.
Crowds of protesters filling the streets of Madrid and Barcelona with signs about housing.
By John Doe
Reporting from Spain 
Nov. 11, 2026, 8:03 p.m. - 3 hours ago
Spain is facing a massive shake-up. For the first time in 14 years, the country is holding a 'general strike.' This means millions of workers have walked off the job to protest.
The reason is simple: housing is too expensive.
People in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona say they can no longer pay their rent. In some cases, people are paying hundreds of dollars just to live in tiny, cramped spaces that are only a few square meters wide.
Protesters say the situation has reached a breaking point. They are demanding that the government step in to lower costs and stop greedy landlords from charging prices that regular workers cannot afford.
'I pay $500 for 5 square metres,' one protester told reporters. That is barely enough room to stand in, let alone live.
The strike has caused disruptions across the country, as people stopped working to make their voices heard. They want the government to act before the next election so that everyone has a fair chance at finding a place to live.
For now, the streets are filled with people asking for change. It is a historic moment for Spain as they try to solve a problem that is pushing families out of their own homes.
Source: DW.com
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