{
  "id": 19561291,
  "title": "Spain rocked by strike violence as police clash with protesters and businesses are targeted",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/spain-rocked-by-strike-violence-as-police-clash-with-protesters-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T22:13:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/11/spain-rocked-by-strike-violence-as-police-clash-with-protesters-and-businesses-are-targeted/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A general strike over housing costs erupted in Spain on Wednesday, November 11, resulting in street violence, damaged businesses, and arrests. Central Barcelona saw the worst of the confrontations, with hooded youths attacking shop windows and starting fires. Police deployed riot units and were met with crowds throwing objects and fireworks. By 9:55 PM, 18 people had been arrested for the disturbances. In Madrid, pickets at the Mercamadrid wholesale market and the Gran Vía intersection clashed with officers, leading to pepper spray use and injuries. Eight people received medical attention, and one individual was arrested for allegedly throwing a barrier. Protesters blocked major roads, prompting police charges and arrests. In Palma de Mallorca, shop owners discovered glue and silicone on their shutters and locks, preventing them from opening their businesses. Although the number of arrests was not disclosed, the nationwide strike demanded action on rising rents, evictions, wages, and public services.",
  "summary": "People trying to get to work, keep their businesses open or go about their daily lives faced disruption and violence […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Olive Press",
        "title": "IN PICS: Incredible moment ‘tourist couple’ enjoy pint and chicken fingers on a Malaga terrace as strike protestors rage around them",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/in-pics-incredible-moment-tourist-couple-enjoy-pint-and-chicken",
        "published": "2026-11-11T11:25:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Spain protests over housing crisis, in first general strike in 14 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/spain-protests-over-housing-crisis-in-first-general-strike-in-14-years",
        "published": "2026-11-11T11:48:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Millions of workers strike across Spain as citizens protest soaring housing costs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/millions-of-workers-strike-across-spain-as-citizens-protest-soaring",
        "published": "2026-11-11T21:20:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}