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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.
Santiago Niño Becerra demands action on Spain’s housing crisis
Economist Santiago Niño Becerra says Spain’s housing crisis won’t end until more homes hit the market. He blames millions of empty properties and the unchecked rise of tourist rentals, tracing the roots back to the 1950s.
Santiago Niño Becerra calls for urgent action on Spain's housing crisis
Economist Santiago Niño Becerra argues that Spain’s housing crisis cannot be solved without a dramatic increase in available homes. He dismisses legislative fixes as mere stopgaps and points to millions of empty properties and the rise of tourist rentals as key obstacles.
Spanish mortgage size hits record as July signatures fall
Spain recorded fewer home loans in July. Yet the average mortgage reached a historic high of 180,785 euros. The figures point to a housing market under renewed price pressure.
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.
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 tenants turn Puerta del Sol into housing camp
About 300 tenants spent the night in Madrid's Puerta del Sol. They want indefinite contracts, a halt to evictions and action from the Government before Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
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.
Madrid housing protest puts Spanish government on edge
Hundreds have pitched tents in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol, demanding real answers to Spain’s housing emergency. The government faces growing pressure as activists warn that failing to pass the 'decreto Maricarmen' could spark a political crisis.
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.
Pedro Sánchez links Tuesday housing decree to Maricarmen case
Police evicted Maricarmen from her Madrid home on 23 September 2026 after she had lived there for more than 70 years. Pedro Sánchez now says the Government will seek approval for a housing decree on Tuesday.
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.
Maricarmen's eviction sends Sánchez's fragile coalition back to talks
The eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid has reopened a fight over housing inside Pedro Sánchez's government. Junts and Podemos are negotiating again as ministers prepare the possible decreto Maricarmen.
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.
A Coruña rallies after Maricarmen loses her home of 70 years
A Coruña residents have taken to the streets after Maricarmen was removed from her Madrid home. The case is putting pressure on the Government to strengthen housing protection.
Madrid housing protest turns Puerta del Sol into a pressure camp
Thousands gathered around a new camp in Puerta del Sol after a mass housing march. Organisers are demanding urgent action from the Government on evictions, rents and tenant protection.
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.
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.
Madrid renters demand the Real Decreto Maricarmen after eviction
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.
Maricarmen's eviction tests Spain's housing decree
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.
Maricarmen Abascal demands action after Madrid eviction
Maricarmen Abascal has asked Pedro Sánchez to change Spain's eviction system after leaving her Madrid home of 71 years. From her hospital bed, she is calling for a new housing decree.
Retiro Eviction Ends 87-Year-Old Tenant's Decades-Long Stay
Maricarmen was removed from her Retiro home after a final court ruling. The dispute centred on a lease signed in 1956 and two successive transfers.
Junts pushes for urgent tax breaks as housing protests shake Spain
Spain’s government is racing to secure Junts’ support for a new antieviction decree after the forced removal of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal triggered nationwide protests. Junts demands sweeping tax relief on rent and home purchases as a condition for backing the plan.
Madrid Eviction Turns Maricarmen Abascal Into Housing Crisis Symbol
An 87-year-old pensioner with a 50% disability was evicted from her Madrid home on September 23, 2026, after more than seven decades there. The case has intensified Spain’s national debate over rents, housing access and protections for long-term tenants.
Bolaños Rejects Sumar Bid to Expropriate Maricarmen's Home
Félix Bolaños has rejected Sumar's call to expropriate the Madrid home from which 87-year-old Maricarmen was evicted. He says a new housing decree could reach the Cabinet next Tuesday after talks with Junts and other parties.
Madrid property firm offers urgent plan for Maricarmen to return home
Urbagestión has proposed adding Maricarmen’s disputed flat to Madrid’s Reviva program, aiming to let her return under a stable and affordable lease. The city council has yet to respond, while tenant advocates remain skeptical about the offer’s substance.
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