SocietySpain grinds to a halt in its first general strike in 14 years

Name: Spain grinds to a halt in its first general strike in 14 years
Uploaded: 2026-11-12T10:12:44.000Z
Description: Spain held its first general strike in 14 years, bringing activity to a near standstill. Riot police clashed with masked protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, and more than 70 people were arrested. Unions and employers offered contrasting assessments of the walkout.

Spain held its first general strike in 14 years, bringing activity to a near standstill. Riot police clashed with masked protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, and more than 70 people were arrested. Unions and employers offered contrasting assessments of the walkout.

euronews 2026-11-12 10:12