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Spain General Strike Halts Country Over Soaring Housing Costs

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Spain experiences its first general strike in 14 years.

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More than three million people participated in protests against soaring housing costs.

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Clashes broke out in Barcelona, with fireworks thrown at police.

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Labour unions demand immediate government action on rent caps and property speculation.

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