Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tens-of-thousands-protest-across-spain-over-housing-crisisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tens-of-thousands-protest-across-spain-over-housing-crisishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tens-of-thousands-protest-across-spain-over-housing-crisis#u104094Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:55:27 +0000Tens of thousands of people marched across Spain on Saturday to demand government action against rising housing costs. Protests occurred in more than 50 locations, including a massive rally in Madrid. The unrest follows the failure of parliament to pass emergency housing legislation. While many demonstrators sought help for renters, some called for a general strike. Police in Madrid responded to the demonstrations by firing rubber bullets and arresting three members of a far-right group.Why it mattersThe protests were sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman and the rejection of housing