Four million Spanish workers strike for better wages amid rising costs
Four million Spanish workers participated in a general strike on Wednesday, demanding better wages and services amid rising costs. Protests erupted in major cities, spotlighting issues such as housing—where 79.2 percent of voters blame vacation rentals for higher rents. The unrest reflects a broader European trend of discontent over the cost of living ahead of Spain's elections on November 29.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 17:11 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 17:20 UTC
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