Clashes in Barcelona as thousands join Spain general strike
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Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in the strike, called by the country's main unions over housing and the high cost of living. Twenty-four-hour stoppage draws high participation weeks before election in which far right could gain power Millions of people across Spain have joined the country’s first general strike in 14 years, setting up picket lines to protest against soaring housing prices before an election in which the far right could be catapulted into power. Covered by 18 outlets: 4 lean left, 12 are centre, 2 lean right.
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Millions join Spain's first general strike in 14 years as anger over housing leads to clashes
A general strike by 4 million Spanish workers — around one-fifth of the total workforce — against the country's housing crisis was mostly peaceful on Wednesday, unions said, though by the evening clashes erupted in some areas of Barcelona and Madrid. It is the first general...
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Millions of Spanish Workers Stage First General Strike in 14 Years
Opposition politicians accused Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of encouraging the strike for political gain, weeks ahead of Spain’s elections.
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Photos: Protesters clash with police after housing cost rallies in Spain
Anger over housing affordability and purchasing power leads to clashes amid Spain's first general strike in 14 years.
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Shops set on fire, businesses shut as Spain witnesses first general strike in 14 years
Businesses and public transportation were disrupted as workers joined the nationwide action to protest soaring rents and property prices across Spain.
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Fiery clashes erupt in Spain as millions join general strike
Unrest broke out in cities across Spain on Wednesday after millions of workers joined the country's first general strike in 14 years.
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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.
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Fiery chaos erupts across Spain as protesters clash with police during massive nationwide strike
Spain's first general strike in 14 years turned violent in Barcelona as protesters set fires and launched fireworks at riot police on Paseo de Gracia.
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Spain: Housing crisis prompts first general strike in 14 years, before hundreds of thousands join protest - DW.com
Spain: Housing crisis prompts first general strike in 14 years, before hundreds of thousands join protest DW.com Millions of Spaniards stage first general strike in 14 years as anger rages over housing CNN Housing protests fill Barcelona and Madrid as Spain’s workers strike...
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General strike over housing brings out hundreds of thousands in Spain
Millions of workers in Spain shut down businesses and public transport on Wednesday, as part of the country's first general strike in 14 years. Following a peaceful march in Barcelona over soaring rents and property prices, and the rising cost of living, protesters smashed...
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Workers in Spain Stage a General Strike for the First Time in 14 Years
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Clashes in Barcelona as thousands join Spain general strike
Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in the strike, called by the country's main unions over housing and the high cost of living.
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General strike over housing brings out tens of thousands in Spain
Tens of thousands of protesters marched across Spain on Wednesday during a general strike over housing affordability and purchasing power just weeks before an early general election. Unions reported a significant response in some sectors in Spain's first nationwide 24-hour...
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Millions join Spain’s first general strike in 14 years in protest at housing costs
Twenty-four-hour stoppage draws high participation weeks before election in which far right could gain power Millions of people across Spain have joined the country’s first general strike in 14 years, setting up picket lines to protest against soaring housing prices before an...
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Spain: Housing crisis prompts first general strike in 14 years - DW.com
Spain: Housing crisis prompts first general strike in 14 years DW.com Clashes in Barcelona as thousands join Spain general strike BBC Millions join Spain’s first general strike in 14 years in protest at housing costs The Guardian Spain's workers hold a general strike over...
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Millions voice their fury in Spanish general strike – as the right gains ground in polls
The day of mass rallies in every major Spanish city called for action on salaries, housing and prices ahead of the country’s general election on November 29.
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‘It’s just too expensive’: Housing and wages at the heart of Spain’s strike
Mass walkout across several cities marks first general strike in 14 years.
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Workers in Spain Stage a General Strike for the First Time in 14 Years
Workers in a wide range of industries walked off the job to protest rising rents and stagnant wages, which have become central issues in the campaign.
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Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years - Al Jazeera
Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years Al Jazeera Clashes in Barcelona as thousands join Spain general strike BBC ‘I pay $500 for 5 square metres’: Spain’s protesters, in their own words Al Jazeera Millions join Spain’s first general strike in 14 years in...
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Protesters block buses during Spain's first general strike in 14 years
Dozens of protesters gathered outside Madrid municipal bus depot on Wednesday, attempting to prevent buses from leaving as part of Spain's first general strike in 14 years.
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General strikes to paralyze Spain as protestors clash with police ahead of election campaign
Spanish workers are expected to turn out in their millions on Wednesday for the country's first general strike in 14 years.
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Spain’s First General Strike in 14 Years Exposes Deep Social, Political Divides
Workers and activists want more government action on housing Wednesday’s walkout has brought together workers, activists, politicians and ordinary Spaniards around the same interests — accessible housing. The average rent in Spain has almost doubled in the last 10 years,...
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Spain Hit by General Strike as Cost of Living Takes Center Stage Ahead of Elections
The walkout marks the country’s first general strike in more than a decade, aimed at forcing government action on rising living costs weeks before voters head to the polls
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Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years over nation’s housing crisis
Less than three weeks before a national election, housing activists want measures, including elimination of tourist apartments and protection for renters
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Spain's first general strike in 14 years, 3 weeks before national polls
Sarah Morris is live from Madrid.
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Spain’s first general strike in 14 years begins
Strike disrupts public transport and industries amid demands for housing reform ahead of November 29 elections.
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Spain: Housing crisis prompts general strike, mass nighttime protests
Hundreds of thousands of citizens have hit the streets to protest Spain's housing crisis after millions of union workers staged a general strike. The crisis has triggered snap elections to take place on November 29.
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Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years in anger over housing - Reuters
Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years in anger over housing Reuters
- Spain’s first general strike in 14 years brings clashing social and political desires to the fore
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