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Maricarmen Abascal dies in hospital, intensifying Spain's housing crisis and political fallout

Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old pensioner whose forced eviction from her Madrid home in September sparked nationwide protests and a political crisis, has died in hospital. Her death, confirmed by her lawyer and the Madrid Tenants' Union, occurred before she could sign a new lease agreement that would have allowed her to return to her apartment. The incident has intensified public anger over Spain's housing affordability, leading to continued demonstrations and the collapse of the government's emergency housing measures, which prompted Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call snap elections.

via Euronews.com|

#europe #housing-crisis #maricarmen-abascal

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Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old symbol of Spain's housing crisis, dies in hospital

Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old pensioner whose forced eviction from her Madrid home in September sparked nationwide protests and a political crisis, has died. Her death has intensified public anger over Spain's housing affordability and the failure of the government to pass emergency housing reforms, leading Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call snap elections for November 29.

via BBC|

#eviction #housing-crisis #maricarmen-abascal

world2 days ago•130 min saved

Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old symbol of Spain's housing crisis, dies in hospital

Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose forced eviction from her Madrid home ignited a national housing crisis, has died. Her death follows weeks of intense public outcry, a failed government attempt to pass emergency housing laws, and the announcement of early elections. While a deal was reached to allow her return, she remained hospitalized and passed away before it could take effect.

via AP News|

#eviction #housing-crisis #politics

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Maricarmen Abascal, Spain's housing crisis icon, dies weeks after eviction

Maria del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old pensioner whose forced eviction from her Madrid home became a national symbol of Spain's housing crisis, has died. She passed away in a hospital on October 7, 2026, weeks after being forcibly removed from her apartment in September. Her death has intensified nationwide protests and political pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who called an early election in late November to address the housing emergency.

via CNN|

#housing-crisis #madrid #maricarmen-abascal

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Maricarmen Abascal, Spain's housing crisis icon, dies at 87 after failed return to home

Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid apartment sparked a national housing crisis, has died. She had resisted four eviction attempts over a decade but was finally removed by police in September. Although a late agreement allowed her to return, she died in hospital before moving back. Her death has triggered new protests, a general strike call from unions, and early elections as the government seeks to pass housing measures previously rejected by parliament.

via Euronews.com|

#europe #housing-crisis #maricarmen-abascal

sports2 days ago•0 min saved

Merino's Late Strike Seals Spain's Nations League Quarter-Final Spot

Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in a UEFA Nations League match on October 6, 2026, securing an early spot in the quarter-finals and extending their unbeaten run to 42 matches. Mikel Merino, introduced as a halftime substitute, scored both goals for Spain, including a decisive strike in the 88th minute. Croatia took an early lead through Ivan Perisic but were reduced to ten men after Perisic received a second yellow card. The victory maintained Spain's top position in League A Group 3, three points ahead of England.

via Barca Blaugranes|

#croatia #lamine-yamal #mikel-merino

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Amber Heard Completes First Half Marathon in San Sebastian, Spain

Actress Amber Heard completed her first half marathon in San Sebastian, Spain, finishing the 21-kilometer race in 1 hour and 39 minutes. The 40-year-old shared photos of the event on Instagram, highlighting her continued focus on fitness and family life in Europe following her 2022 legal battle with Johnny Depp. This milestone follows a 10K race in Madrid earlier this year and coincides with her recent stage debut in the play 'Spirit of the People.'

via Page Six|

#amber-heard #celebrity-lifestyle #entertainment

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Sánchez gambles on housing crisis as Spain heads to early vote

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for November 29, 2026, after his minority government failed to pass emergency housing legislation. The decision follows weeks of mass protests triggered by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid. While Sánchez aims to mobilize left-wing voters on the issue of unaffordable housing, polls suggest the conservative opposition is likely to win, marking a high-risk gamble for Europe's most prominent left-wing leader.

via The Washington Post|

#european-politics #housing-crisis #pedro-sanchez

politics4 days ago•8 min saved

Spain's Sánchez gambits on housing crisis as Nov. 29 election looms

Pedro Sánchez called a snap election for November 29 after his government failed to pass emergency housing measures, triggering massive protests. While the People’s Party leads polls, Sánchez bets that mobilizing voters over the housing crisis can offset his declining approval and the rise of the far-right Vox.

via politico.eu|

#elections #housing-crisis #pedro-sanchez

politics4 days ago

Spain's Sánchez Calls November 29 Vote After Housing Defeat

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a snap election for November 29 after his minority government failed to pass emergency housing legislation. The vote follows months of escalating crises, including a migrant surge in Ceuta and corruption scandals involving his inner circle. While Sánchez aims to mobilize left-wing voters against a potential far-right coalition, polls show his Socialist party trailing the conservative People's Party.

via BBC|

#housing-crisis #pedro-sanchez #politics

politics4 days ago

Sánchez Calls November 29 Snap Election After Housing Defeat and Rising Political Pressure

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called an early general election for November 29, 2026, after the lower house rejected two emergency housing decrees. The decision follows weeks of nationwide protests triggered by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman and intensifying pressure from corruption scandals and a migration crisis in Ceuta. Although polls favor the conservative opposition, Sánchez aims to capitalize on public anger over unaffordable housing to secure a broader progressive majority. The move is viewed as a high-risk gamble that could end one of Europe’s last remaining left-leaning governments if the far-right gains power.

via Euronews.com|

#housing-crisis #pedro-sanchez #politics

politics4 days ago•1 min saved

Sanchez Calls November 29 Vote as Housing Protests Force Early Election

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a snap election for November 29 after his minority government failed to pass emergency housing measures. The decision follows nationwide protests triggered by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, though polls favor the conservative opposition.

via Al Jazeera|

#housing-crisis #pedro-sanchez #politics

politics5 days ago•31 min saved

Sánchez Calls November 29 Snap Election After Housing Decree Defeat

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for November 29, 2026, bringing the vote forward from its scheduled date in July 2027. The decision follows weeks of nationwide protests triggered by the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal in Madrid and the subsequent parliamentary rejection of emergency housing measures. Sánchez’s government failed to secure approval for laws that would suspend evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030 and mandate automatic rental contract renewals. While the move is framed as a response to public outrage over the housing crisis, polls suggest the conservative People’s Party is likely to win the most seats, potentially forming a coalition with the far-right Vox. Sánchez faces tough odds, as his minority government has been weakened by corruption scandals involving his wife and former allies, and he now relies on mobilizing left-wing voters to survive a sixth election in 11 years.

via bbc.com|

#housing-crisis #pedro-sanchez #politics

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Catalonia Floods Kill Two as Record Rain Hits Barcelona

Torrential rain in northeastern Spain has caused two deaths and one missing person in Catalonia, with Barcelona recording its wettest day in 20 years. Authorities issued travel restrictions across five counties as the Besòs river exceeded danger levels. A separate incident in southeastern Spain resulted in one death and 90 rescues.

via Euronews.com|

#catalonia #emergency #flooding

politics5 days ago•4 min saved

Spain's Housing Crisis: Mass Protests and Snap Election Threats After Decree Rejection

Tens of thousands of people protested across Spain on October 3, 2026, after parliament rejected two emergency housing decrees proposed by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's minority government. The rejection, which failed to secure support from the Catalan party Junts, followed the controversial eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid home. While Sanchez has not confirmed early elections, reports suggest he may call a snap poll as early as November 29, ahead of the scheduled July 2027 vote. The crisis highlights deep divisions over rent controls, investment fund restrictions, and the long-term viability of Spain's housing market.

via aljazeera.com|

#housing-crisis #pedro-sanchez #politics