# Millions join Spain’s first general strike in 14 years to protest rising housing costs

https://mins.news/en/item/139125

- The Guardian, 2026-11-11 13:54 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/11/spain-general-strike-housing-costs

> Millions across Spain took part in a 24-hour general strike against soaring housing prices, with unions reporting high but uneven participation. Demonstrations took place in Barcelona, Madrid and other cities; roadblocks, clashes with police and more than 50 arrests were reported.

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