
- Spain's two largest trade unions, UGT and CCOO, have called a nationwide 24-hour general strike on 11 November over the country's housing crisis.
- The walkout marks the first general strike jointly backed by both unions in 14 years and comes weeks before Spain's snap election.
- Widespread travel disruption is expected across Spain, potentially impacting flights, trains, metros and local bus services.
- Major cities such as Madrid and Barcelona are likely to see large demonstrations, prompting UK authorities to advise travellers to remain vigilant.
- The protest follows public outrage over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid, which exposed severe housing pressures and soaring rents.
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