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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.

1 report1 sourceNov 11, 2026, 4:20 PM

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Al JazeeraNov 11, 2026, 4:20 PM

‘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.

EuronewsNov 12, 2026, 7:10 AM

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Spain grinds to a halt in first general strike in 14 years

Riot police clashed with masked protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, leaving more than 70 people arrested, as unions and employers gave opposing verdicts on the walkout. Grouped from 7 articles across 6 sources.

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EuronewsNov 11, 2026, 10:36 PM

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Spain: 120,000 brave rain to demand affordable housing and better wages

Around 120,000 demonstrators marched through central Madrid on Wednesday 11 November, according to authorities, as Spain's first nationwide general strike since 2012 brought crowds onto the streets to protest against…

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Sky NewsNov 12, 2026, 2:41 AM

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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. Grouped from 8 articles across 8 sources.

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Al JazeeraNov 12, 2026, 8:01 AM

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