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

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Spain: Madrid hosts 30th Ibero-American Summit with 22-nation bloc

Spain is hosting the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, bringing together leaders from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations. The gathering aims to strengthen cooperation across Europe and Latin America.

4 November 2026

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Police dismantle housing cost protest camp in central Madrid

The camp sprang up on 26 September following the police eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner from her lifelong Madrid home, after the real estate company that owned the apartment drastically raised the rent.

3 November 2026

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Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night

Spain reels from the deadly Toledo high-speed train collision that killed 68 and injured more than 100, sparking grief, protests and calls for resignations.

29 October 2026

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Decision by control centre investigated after Spanish train crash

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said that "the whole of Spain is in mourning" following the accident and expressed his solidarity with the victims, their families and the injured.

28 October 2026

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Thousands of sheep take over Madrid's streets for Transhumance Festival

Over 1,400 sheep and goats took over Madrid's streets on Sunday, delighting spectators at the 33rd annual Transhumance Festival, which followed a different route this year to avoid a housing protest.

25 October 2026

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Tears and hugs as Madrid housing protest enters third week

After more than two weeks of camping in Puerta del Sol, demonstrators are battling exhaustion and the challenges of living outdoors, while solidarity keeps the protest alive and Madrid's regional government continues to call for their eviction.

15 October 2026

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Spain: Madrid protesters mourn evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal

Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction made her a housing crisis symbol and sparked fresh protests.

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‘We will continue’: Madrid protesters pay tribute to 87-year-old woman

Protesters gathered in Madrid to remember 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, whose eviction from her longtime home sparked a nationwide housing protest movement. Protesters say her death will strengthen their determination to continue the campaign.

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‘Adios Maricarmen’: Hundreds protest in Madrid after pensioner’s death

Hundreds protest near Spain's parliament in Madrid to honour evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal and demand action over the country’s housing crisis.

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87-year-old Maricarmen dies in hospital after infamous eviction ordeal

The 87-year-old whose eviction sparked a domestic crisis and triggered nationwide anti-government protests has died in hospital late on Wednesday. Protesters say they will continue to demonstrate to uphold her legacy.

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Nearly 500,000 people protest in Madrid over Spain's housing crisis

Thousands take to the streets across Spain as protesters call for a general strike after parliament rejects two government housing decrees.

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Sánchez begins reflection on early election as protesters call for general strike

Spanish Prime Minister will decide this weekend whether to call early elections after his two housing decrees were rejected, as housing activists prepare fresh protests and consider a general strike as the next step.

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Madrid protesters bang pots to demand action on Spain’s housing crisis

Madrid demonstrators bang pots and pans to demand action on Spain’s housing crisis, calling for long‑term security and support for young adults seeking homes.

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Muchas gracias: Woody Allen readies to shoot film funded by Spain

The 90-year-old American director has unveiled in the Spanish capital his 51st film, that's due to start shooting on 5 October with public funding, as past scandals still shadow his career.

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Alliance against invisibility: Prado and Rijksmuseum join forces for women in art

Madrid's Prado Museum and Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum are joining forces in a strategic alliance to explore women's role in history and reassess the shared heritage between Spain and the Netherlands.

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Shakira and Amazon Music stream Madrid concert live and free

Shakira will livestream a full concert worldwide for the first time. The show, broadcast free from Madrid on 3 October, will be available via Amazon Music, Prime Video and Twitch.