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.

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 …