{
  "id": 18885336,
  "title": "Cold, Crowded Classrooms Spark Another Protest in Orihuela Costa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/cold-crowded-classrooms-spark-another-protest-in-orihuela-costa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T06:45:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/11/08/cold-crowded-classrooms-spark-another-protest-in-orihuela-costa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, residents of Orihuela Costa took to the streets to protest over the conditions in local schools. The demonstration was organized by parents' associations, teachers, and families who have been campaigning for years to improve education facilities. Campaigners highlighted overcrowded classrooms and buildings that require urgent repairs. Some children were reportedly learning in spaces unsuitable for lessons due to insufficient capacity. Protesters also pointed out the discomfort of cold classrooms, leaking roofs, and potential electrical hazards. They argued that basic maintenance had been neglected for too long and demanded prompt action.\n\nThis protest follows years of campaigning for temporary classrooms to be removed from schools. Participants drew parallels with previous campaigns, expressing frustration that families felt compelled to protest publicly once again to highlight the challenges faced by pupils and staff. This time, the demands encompass more than just classroom capacity; they seek to ensure schools have adequate teaching space and that necessary repairs are made to existing buildings. Both issues are deemed crucial for providing children with safe, warm classrooms conducive to learning.\n\nThe demonstration aimed to show solidarity with teachers, families, and school parents' associations, known in Spain as AMPAs. Organizers focused their efforts on improving conditions across Orihuela Costa, calling for enhancements throughout the coastal region. Key concerns included the impact of cold classrooms, overcrowding, leaking roofs, and potential electrical safety issues. Campaigners emphasized the necessity of regular maintenance to address problems as they arise. \"Our children deserve so much better,\" campaigners stated after the protest, urging authorities to address the concerns raised by school communities and deliver the long-awaited improvements.",
  "summary": "Residents took to the streets in Orihuela Costa on Saturday to demand improvements to local schools, backing parents’ associations, teachers and families who say pupils are learning in overcrowded classrooms and buildings in need of urgent repairs. Campaigners said some children were being taught in spaces unsuitable for lessons because of pressure on classroom capacity. […] The post Cold,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}