Nationwide general strike disrupts public activities in Spain

Multiple Spanish trade unions launched a nationwide 24-hour general strike on Wednesday, disrupting public transport, commerce, and industrial activities. According to Barcelona police department, over 50 people were detained and at least 25 injured nationwide.

Due to the protest, high-speed and long-distance trains ran at reduced capacitywhile thousands of cancellations affected commuters. Beyond the railways,urban public transport and the hospitality sector were also hit. Meanwhile, the Spanish parliament on Thursday passed measures restricting evictions and aiming to make housing more affordable, after a general strike over soaring housing costs, high living expenses, and evictions.