General strike over housing brings out hundreds of thousands in Spain

Spain experienced its first general strike in 14 years, with millions participating to protest against rising living costs and housing prices. The strike included a peaceful march in Barcelona, which escalated into violence with protesters vandalizing property and clashing with police. This unrest occurs just weeks before snap elections called by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, highlighting the urgency of the housing crisis in the country. The strike reflects widespread discontent among workers regarding economic conditions.