More than 100 people detained in Spain during general strike

More than 100 people were detained in various Spanish cities during a general strike on November 11. It's from sb.by.

According to TASS, citing the newspaper El Mundo, the most detained in Barcelona — about 50 people.

The intention to strike was announced in October 2026 against the background of various protests in the country because of the housing crisis. The strikers organized rallies in the morning and blocked traffic on a number of roads. Among the requirements are affordable housing and decent salaries.

On the evening of November 11, numerous protests took place in different cities of the country as part of the strike. In some cases, rallies escalated into riots and clashes between protesters and police.

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