Police forces reported at least 73 arrests nationwide from at least 1044 incidents linked to the general strike, including blockades of businesses.
Madrid | Clashes erupted in some areas of Barcelona and Madrid after a general strike by 4 million Spanish workers — around one-fifth of the total workforce — against the country’s housing crisis.
Workers endured stormy weather to set up picket lines, with large marches taking place in the capital and other cities across Spain less than three weeks before a snap general election.
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Four million Spanish workers took part in a general strike on Wednesday, unions said, enduring stormy weather to set up picket lines in a protest against the country’s housing affordability crisis less than three weeks before a snap general election.
Thousands are protesting across Spain over housing and the high cost of living.
The 24-hour stoppage has drawn high participation across sectors and comes weeks before election in which far right could gain power
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.
Mass walkout across several cities marks first general strike in 14 years.
Spanish workers are expected to turn out in their millions on Wednesday for the country's first general strike in 14 years.
