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Demonstrators at a housing protest in Spain

Housing protests in Spain precede vote on government decrees

Several hundred people protested in Madrid and other Spanish cities ahead of a Friday vote on two government housing decrees, France 24 reported. The measures followed public anger over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, and their approval remained uncertain.

Politics🇪🇸 SpainFrance 24 – English2 min read

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    Housing protests in Spain precede vote on government decrees

    Politics🇪🇸 SpainFrance 24 – English2 min read
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    Spain’s parliament rejects two government housing decrees amid protests

    Politics🇪🇸 SpainAl Jazeera English2 min read
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    Eastern Spain faces heavy rain and flood risk, with up to 300mm forecast in places

    World🇪🇸 SpainThe Guardian – World2 min read

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Rain clouds over an urban area on Spain’s eastern coast

Eastern Spain faces heavy rain and flood risk, with up to 300mm forecast in places

Eastern Spain faces potentially damaging flooding, with forecasts suggesting 200–300mm of rain in some areas, The Guardian reports. The outlet also reports lockdowns in three Catalonian towns and school closures affecting nearly half a million children in Valencia.

World🇪🇸 SpainThe Guardian – World2 min read

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Spain’s parliament, where two government housing decrees were reportedly rejected

Spain’s parliament rejects two government housing decrees amid protests

Spain’s parliament rejected two government decrees aimed at addressing housing affordability amid mass protests, Al Jazeera English reports. Critics argued that the measures would further tighten the housing market.

Politics🇪🇸 SpainAl Jazeera English2 min read