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Clashes erupt in Barcelona as thousands join Spain general strike

BBC World News·November 11, 2026·1 min read
Clashes erupt in Barcelona as thousands join Spain general strike

Tens of thousands joined a general strike in Barcelona on Wednesday, called by Spain's main unions over housing costs and the high cost of living. Clashes erupted as protesters faced police, with the strike affecting transport and businesses across the city. The unions demand government action on housing affordability and wages.

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