Spain’s gov't approves new urgent housing measures after night of unrest in Barcelona
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The Barcelona turmoil late on Monday followed protests across the country over the weekend that demanded measures to resolve a crisis sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid, the country's capital.
MADRID — Spain’s government on Tuesday approved urgent measures on the country’s housing crisis, after an outbreak of violence the night before in the coastal city of Barcelona saw tens of thousands taking to the streets.
In Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city, a severe weather alert over the weekend had forced organizers to reschedule the protest for Monday.
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The Barcelona turmoil late on Monday followed protests across the country over the weekend that demanded measures to resolve a crisis sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid, the country's capital.
MADRID — Spain’s government on Tuesday approved urgent measures on the country’s housing crisis, after an outbreak of violence the night before in the coastal city of Barcelona saw tens of thousands taking to the streets.
In Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city, a severe weather alert over the weekend had forced organizers to reschedule the protest for Monday.