Protests over housing affordability in Spain

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Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid and other Spanish cities, demanding more affordable housing. More than 50 demonstrations were planned nationwide, with the largest gathering in Madrid, where four smaller marches converged at Plaza de Cibeles. Organisers put attendance in Madrid at more than 500,000, while authorities estimated 70,000. The protests followed parliament's rejection the previous day of two government proposals aimed at addressing the housing crisis, including additional support for tenants.

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Politics

Spain’s early parliamentary election over the housing crisis

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early parliamentary election for Sunday 29 November, following weeks of major protests over the housing crisis. The election had originally been scheduled for next year.

Disasters

Flooding in Madrigueras

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Heavy rainfall caused flooding in the southeastern Spanish town of Madrigueras, near Albacete, killing a 102-year-old woman. Firefighters found her body at her home, where water had risen to more than a metre. Authorities reported that at least 90 people were rescued. A single report said that 142 millimetres of rain fell in the town and that cars were swept away and buildings badly damaged.