Al Jazeera English(@AJEnglish):Housing activists in Barcelona seized a mostly empty building to house vulnerable families and create a community hub. Shortly afterwards, Catalan police evicted 19 activists within hours. Protests over soaring rents and evictions have been on the rise across Spain.

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2026.10.24 12:31

Housing activists in Barcelona seized a mostly empty building to house vulnerable families and create a community hub. Shortly afterwards, Catalan police evicted 19 activists within hours. Protests over soaring rents and evictions have been on the rise across Spain.