A midday confrontation at Puerta del Sol saw protesters lead out Bertrand Ndongo, known for his far-right activism, after he appeared with pepper spray. The incident unfolded during a housing demonstration and overnight encampment.
Spain's government is preparing ten urgent housing measures ahead of Tuesday's cabinet meeting. Pressure has mounted after an elderly woman's eviction and a tent camp appeared in Madrid's Puerta del Sol.
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 proposing tax cuts, state-backed mortgage guarantees and more than one million homes while preparing for possible elections.
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.
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 larger, more organized protest calls for immediate action to protect renters and address Spain’s housing crisis.
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.
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal has intensified pressure on Spain's divided ruling parties to reach agreement. Her case has become a catalyst for urgent negotiations on a sweeping housing decree aimed at preventing further evictions.
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, 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.
The education march reached Madrid's Puerta del Sol on 27 September, joining the housing camp already occupying the square. Protesters are urging regional and national authorities to address housing and public education.
Madrid's public education movement brought about 20,000 people into the streets ahead of an indefinite strike set for 14 October 2026. Teachers, families and unions want lower workloads, smaller classes and higher pay.
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.
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.
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 is urging Spain's Government to pursue workable housing measures. The PNV leader says the decree should not be shaped around the next electoral campaign.
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.
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.
Pedro Sánchez has promised an emergency housing decree after Maricarmen's eviction. Protesters remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol, while Junts holds a basic position in Congress.
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.
Thousands gathered in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol amid Spain’s housing crisis, demanding an end to evictions and government inaction. The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal sparked a movement now shaking the political scene.
A camp has formed in Madrid's Puerta del Sol after a housing march on 26 September 2026. Organisers are demanding urgent action on evictions, rent increases and the proposed "decreto Maricarmen".
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.
A mass demonstration in Madrid has turned Puerta del Sol into a protest camp following the forced eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen. Led by the Sindicato de Inquilinas, the event has reignited debate over soaring rents and the power of investment funds in Spain's housing market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maricarmen Abascal lost the Madrid home where she had lived for more than 70 years. Renters are now demanding stronger eviction safeguards and new rules for rental contracts.
Madrid protesters are rallying over Maricarmen's eviction after more than seven decades in one home. Organisers want new tenant safeguards before the Government decides on a housing decree Tuesday.
Anna Netrebko returned to Barcelona after five years away. Her Aida opened the Liceu season amid protests and Shirin Neshat's fiercely anti-war production.
An 87-year-old woman's eviction has sharpened Spain's housing debate. Pedro Sánchez's Government now needs support in Congress for an urgent decree.
A Madrid protest called for early elections and Pedro Sánchez's resignation over the Ceuta crisis. Police stopped a group moving towards La Moncloa, while a laSexta Xplica crew was attacked during the march.
Maricarmen Abascal has asked Pedro Sánchez to change Spain's eviction system after leaving her Madrid home, where she had lived for 71 years. From her hospital bed, she is calling for a new housing decree.
Madrid’s streets will be a maze of closures this Saturday as protests, sports events, processions, a film shoot and Shakira’s concert converge. The city urges drivers to avoid affected areas and rely on public transport.
Thousands gathered in central Madrid to demand early elections and an investigation into Pedro Sánchez over alleged betrayal. Organizers presented it as a show of unity, but the event exposed deep divisions between PP and Vox over how far to escalate their opposition.
