Spain's first general strike in 14 years puts housing before elections
Workers across Spain are striking over housing costs and wages, disrupting transport and industry just 18 days before a national election dominated by the housing crisis.
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Minimum commuter rail services set ahead of walkout
elEconomista.es ↗Transport ministry sets minimum flight service requirements
Infobae ↗Railway safety strike disrupts Madrid and Barcelona trains
Xataka ↗Drivers postpone November 12 strike until November 23
Infobae ↗General strike opens with road and station blockades
EL PAIS ↗Morning cancellations reach 234 flights across airport network
ABC ↗Extremadura reports uneven participation and tension in Mérida
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