Spain sees mass protests over rising housing costs

Tens of thousands of people protested across Spain over rising rents and housing costs. The demonstrations followed parliament's rejection of proposed tenant relief measures. According to Euronews, in Madrid, organisers reported around 500,000 participants, while authorities estimated 70,000.

Protesters demanded affordable housing and stronger protections against evictions. Hundreds have continued occupying a tent camp in central Madrid, set up a week ago. The protests extended a crisis triggered by the eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner from her Madrid flat.

The protests remained peaceful under a visible police presence. The Tenants' Union, coordinating the protests, demands a 50% cut in rents, open-ended contracts, and the expropriation of homes from vulture funds, as per Euronews.

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