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  "title": "Thousands protest housing crisis across Spain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/thousands-protest-housing-crisis-across-spain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T14:32:44.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/thousands-protest-housing-crisis-across-spain/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Tens of thousands of people marched in Madrid and other Spanish cities to protest the housing crisis. The protests were sparked by lawmakers rejecting relief measures for tenants. According to Le Monde English, the rejection came after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her home following a 275% rent increase.\n\nThe protests were fueled by anger at the government's inability to strengthen protection for tenants, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government having put forward measures that were narrowly rejected. The housing crisis has led to widespread discontent, with many calling for affordable housing.\n\nThe protests were part of a series of marches scheduled across the country, with reports of significant turnouts in Madrid and other cities. The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe was in Madrid, where the marches took place.",
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        "outlet": "The Local Spain",
        "title": "Fresh protests to hit Spain after housing measures defeated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/fresh-protests-to-hit-spain-after-housing-measures-defeated",
        "published": "2026-10-03T06:18:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Spain faces housing protests in more than 50 cities after parliament rejects tenant protections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/spain-faces-housing-protests-in-more-than-50-cities-after-parliament",
        "published": "2026-10-03T07:34:37.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Spain's government dealt blow after parliament rejects housing measures. Early election speculated",
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        "published": "2026-10-03T08:00:11.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Fresh protests to hit Spain after housing measures defeated",
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        "published": "2026-10-03T08:09:09.000Z"
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        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Spain braced for protests after housing measures defeated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/spain-braced-for-protests-after-housing-measures-defeated",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:43:07.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Protesters across Spain demand action over housing crisis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/protesters-across-spain-demand-action-over-housing-crisis",
        "published": "2026-10-03T11:35:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Fresh protests over housing flare in Spain after lawmakers reject relief measures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/fresh-protests-over-housing-flare-in-spain-after-lawmakers-reject",
        "published": "2026-10-03T13:20:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Thousands protest housing crisis across Spain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/thousands-protest-housing-crisis-across-spain-11704534",
        "published": "2026-10-03T14:54:51.000Z"
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