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Feijóo rejects Government housing decree as a failed response
Alberto Núñez Feijóo has rejected the housing decree the Government plans to approve. He wants more construction, tax cuts and Yolanda Díaz's resignation as protests grow after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal.
Vox accuses government of fueling housing chaos with migrant influx
Vox has launched a fierce attack on the Spanish government, blaming its housing crisis on unchecked immigration and accusing officials of manipulating public outrage. The party insists that only strict migration controls and remigration can address the root of Spain’s spiraling housing shortage.
Police call for Puerta del Sol encampment to be dismantled
The Confederación Española de Policía says the Puerta del Sol encampment is blocking normal access to a public square. Its spokesperson is pressing Madrid's government delegate to act as the dispute over security and responsibility grows.
Madrid housing camp holds through rain and provocations
More than 200 tents remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol. Renters and pensioners are keeping the camp going as clashes with media figures test the protest.
Tears in Puerta del Sol expose the housing crisis for Spain's youth
A wave of young protesters has taken over Puerta del Sol, turning personal fears about housing into a public outcry. Their stories reveal a generation blocked from basic rights and a government accused of inaction.
Spain's Mortgage Market Hits a New Barrier for Homebuyers
Hundreds are camping in Madrid's Puerta del Sol as mortgage activity falls. The average loan has reached a record 180,785 euros, while fewer buyers are completing purchases.
Spain's housing protests put emergency decree under pressure
Hundreds of people remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol as tenants demand urgent protection. The government is racing to agree on a decree before Tuesday's cabinet meeting, but its scope remains disputed.
Left parties push PSOE toward a tougher housing decree
Spain's parliamentary left has united outside a Madrid hospital. The groups want stronger rent controls and longer protections before the Government approves its housing decree.
Bertrand Ndongo Confronted and Expelled from Puerta del Sol Protest
A midday confrontation at Puerta del Sol saw Bertrand Ndongo, known for his far-right activism, driven out by protesters after he appeared with pepper spray. The incident escalated quickly, highlighting the charged atmosphere at the ongoing demonstration.
Government races to secure emergency housing package
Spain's government is preparing ten urgent housing measures ahead of Tuesday's cabinet meeting. Pressure has grown after an elderly woman's eviction and a tent camp appeared in Madrid's Puerta del Sol.
Feijóo attacks housing record as PP demands power to fix crisis
At a Madrid leadership meeting, Alberto Núñez Feijóo blamed the Government for Spain's housing crisis and called for a change of power. The PP is offering tax cuts, state-backed mortgage guarantees and more than one million homes while preparing for possible elections.
Urbagestión owner challenges campaign over Maricarmen housing case
More than 350 people have camped in Madrid's Puerta del Sol over Maricarmen's housing case. Urbagestión says it offered her a discounted purchase and accuses the Sindicato de Inquilinas of turning the dispute into a national campaign.
Tents fill Puerta del Sol as Madrid faces housing standoff
Madrid’s Puerta del Sol has become a sea of tents for a second night as demonstrators refuse to leave until the proposed 'decreto Maricarmen' is approved. The protest, now larger and more organized, calls for immediate action to protect renters and address Spain’s housing crisis.
Palestine returns to the cultural front line
Artists have pushed Palestine back into public view. Macklemore and Susan Sarandon are among the figures facing consequences. Festivals and theatres now carry the dispute.
Maricarmen Abascal forces a political reckoning on housing policy
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal has triggered a rare moment of unity among Spain's divided ruling parties. Her case has become the catalyst for urgent negotiations on a sweeping housing decree aimed at preventing further evictions.
Madrid housing protest puts urgent decree under pressure
The Puerta del Sol camp enters its second day under political pressure. Public figures are demanding urgent housing measures before the Cabinet meeting on 29 September.
Amelia Sánchez brings new energy to Madrid protest at Puerta del Sol
Amelia Sánchez, 76, surprised Madrid’s protest camp with her energy and practical help. Her presence at Puerta del Sol marks a rare bridge between generations, as she urges young activists to stay strong in the fight against evictions.
Madrid housing camp draws education march into Puerta del Sol
The education march reached Madrid's Puerta del Sol on 27 September and joined the housing camp already occupying the square. Protesters are pressing regional and national authorities on rent, evictions and public education.
Madrid protest puts public education on strike countdown
Madrid's public education movement brought about 20,000 people into the streets before an indefinite strike set for 14 October 2026. Teachers, families and unions want lower workloads, smaller classes and higher pay.
Sol Housing Camp Outgrows Every Expectation
Thousands have gathered at Madrid's Puerta del Sol, and many brought tents for overnight stays. Organisers have set no end date for the housing protest.
Madrid protest opens a path for Sánchez's housing decree
The Government sees its best chance in two years. Sánchez is seeking parliamentary support for a housing decree after the Madrid protest over Maricarmen Abascal's eviction.
Puerta del Sol turns housing anger into a lasting protest
About 500 people spent the night in Puerta del Sol after Saturday's housing protest. Organisers want secure rental contracts and urgent action before Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
Aitor Esteban presses Madrid for a housing compromise
Aitor Esteban is urging Spain's Government to seek workable housing measures. The PNV leader says the decree should not be shaped around the next electoral campaign.
Madrid teachers prepare for an indefinite strike after mass education protest
Around 10,000 people marched through Madrid on 27 September in support of public education. Teachers, students, families and unions are calling for lower workloads, smaller classes and higher pay before an indefinite strike planned for 14 October.
Madrid housing camp demands indefinite rental contracts
Dozens of tents remain at Madrid's Puerta del Sol as tenants demand indefinite rental contracts and automatic renewal. The campaign is pressing the government before Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
Sánchez races to shield tenants after Maricarmen eviction
Pedro Sánchez has promised an emergency housing decree after Maricarmen's eviction. Protesters remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol, while Junts holds a key position in Congress.
Madrid's Sol camp stays through first quiet night of housing protest
Around 150 tents remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol after a calm night. Protesters say they will stay until the Government approves measures against evictions.
Housing anger erupts in Madrid as protesters occupy Sol
Madrid’s Puerta del Sol turned into the heart of Spain’s housing crisis as thousands camped out, demanding an end to evictions and government inaction. The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal set off a movement now shaking the political scene.
Madrid housing protest grows into Puerta del Sol camp
A camp has formed in Madrid's Puerta del Sol after a housing march on 26 September 2026. Organisers want urgent action on evictions, rent increases and the proposed "decreto Maricarmen".
Carlos Bardem calls for mass protest after Sol eviction sparks outrage
Carlos Bardem joined protesters at Puerta del Sol, demanding Spain act now to stop evictions like that of 87-year-old Maricarmen. He says the country must defend its elderly and working class before the housing crisis gets worse.
Madrid protestors occupy Sol after elderly woman evicted from her home
A mass demonstration in Madrid has turned Puerta del Sol into a protest camp after the forced eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen. The event, led by the Sindicato de Inquilinas, has reignited debate over soaring rents and the power of investment funds in Spain's housing market.
Carlos Bardem stumbles at Madrid protest spotlighting celebrity activism
Carlos Bardem’s public error at a Madrid eviction protest reignited debate over the credibility of celebrity activism. His mix-up became a symbol of the disconnect between high-profile advocates and the causes they champion.
Madrid housing protest demands action after Maricarmen eviction
At least 40 Spanish cities joined protests after Maricarmen Abascal was evicted in Madrid. Thousands marched toward Congress, calling for urgent housing measures and government accountability.
Madrid protesters camp out in Puerta del Sol after eviction uproar
Hundreds pitched tents in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol after Maricarmen’s eviction. The protest revived memories of 15M and sharpened demands for action against evictions and housing speculation.
Madrid housing protest turns Sol into a camp of defiance
A mass demonstration in Madrid has escalated into an overnight camp at Puerta del Sol, as citizens demand urgent action after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen. Protesters see her case as a breaking point in Spain's housing crisis.
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