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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Spain’s government to approve urgent housing measures after a night of unrest in Barcelona

Housing protests erupt in Barcelona as Spain calls early election, in photos - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Spain’s government is expected to approve urgent measures on the country's housing crisis on Tuesday, after an outbreak of violence the night before in the coastal city of Barcelona saw tens of thousands taking to the streets.

The Barcelona turmoil late Monday followed protests across the country over the weekend that demanded measures to resolve a crisis sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid, the country's capital.

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