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Housing protest turns violent in Barcelona with fires and arrests

Barcelona’s housing protest turned violent with fires and arrests, highlighting Spain’s affordability crisis ahead of a general strike and snap election in November.

Euronews · Oct 6

Barcelona housing protest erupts into clashes as barricades burn

Protests over housing rights ended in serious unrest in central Barcelona, with barricades and burning bins. Catalan police arrested 13 people, and 30 officers suffered minor injuries.

Euronews · Oct 6

With Pedro Sánchez at the helm, Spain’s socialist stronghold is cracking

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, and my name is Angela Skujins. On today’s docket: election tremors in Spain, combating sexualised deepfakes, and how Brussels bigwigs plan to thwart the bloc’s ‘Trojan horses’.

Euronews · Oct 6

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Europe Today: Sánchez calls snap election in Spain as French students protest again

Pedro Sánchez is gambling on a snap election on 29 November, after Congress rejected his housing decrees and tens of thousands protested. In France, students take to the streets again over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages, while MEPs debate Europe's housing crisis and AI deepfakes.

Euronews · Oct 6

Where to watch Croatia vs Spain: TV channel and live stream for Nations League today

Hosts looking to avoid repeat of damning England rout

Evening Standard · Oct 6

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap election after housing bill defeat

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a snap election set for November 29 after parliament rejected proposed housing relief measures. Nationwide protests erupted, with thousands demanding urgent action on housing affordability amidst increasing costs. The proposed measures included automatic renewal of tenancy contracts, but were voted down by opposition parties.…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Housing protests erupt in Barcelona as Spain calls early election, in photos

Protesters clashed with police in Barcelona on Monday, hours after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a Nov. 29 general election after his government suffered a legislative defeat over emergency housing measures.

The Independent UK · Oct 6

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Croatia vs. Spain—Nations League: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The world champion managed a rampant victory over Croatia only last week.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 6

Euro Weakness and Higher T-Note Yields Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1.5-year high on Monday and finished up by +0.23%. The dollar moved higher on Monday amid increased safe-haven demand as political turmoil in France and Spain weighed on the euro. Higher T-note yields on Monday also strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials...

Barchart · Oct 5

When growth is not enough: housing and inflation, Sánchez's key election challenges

Spain's economy is still outpacing the eurozone and employment is at its highest since 2008, but Sánchez's term end is marred by inflation, weak productivity and a housing crisis now dominating the election debate.

Euronews · Oct 5

Bulletin PM briefing: No 10 says RAF Fairford is ‘safe’ and Andrew takes police to court

RAF Fairford is ‘safe’ Britain insists – after US withdraws bombers. What we know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s legal action against police. Everything the Tories plan to scrap in bid to cut taxes and boost growth. Hepatitis A symptoms as new cases are confirmed at UK primary schools. Why Spain’s prime…

The Independent UK · Oct 5

In both France and Spain, ruling parties must prove they can give young protesters hope

Demonstrations over housing rights and crumbling schools are a sign the younger generation is withdrawing political consent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Dollar Gains as European Turmoil Weighs on the Euro

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1.5-year high today and is up by +0.38%. The dollar is climbing today on increased safe-haven demand as political turmoil in France and Spain weighs on the euro. The dollar added to its gains today after the prices paid sub-index of the...

Barchart · Oct 5

Trump Unpopular Across Europe: New Poll Finds 85% of Britons and 95% of Danes View Him Unfavourably

A YouGov poll finds Donald Trump has a net unfavourable rating in six major Western European countries, with 95% of Danes and 85% of Britons viewing him negatively.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Will Pedro Sánchez’s gamble to call snap general election in Spain pay off?

Spanish PM is hoping to shore up his fragile mandate by tapping into public anger over country’s housing crisis

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Euro falls to 17-month low against dollar amid French debt fears

France’s Cac 40 index slides as announcement of snap election in Spain also helps fuel eurozone uncertainty

Euronews · Oct 5

Euro hits 17-month low as French debt fears mount and Spain heads for snap election

The euro slid to its weakest level against the US dollar since May 2025 on Monday, as France's debt troubles and Spain's political turmoil, capped by a snap election call, fuelled fears of a fresh eurozone crisis and of contagion across the bloc's bond markets.

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Eurozone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI shows

Eurozone business activity experienced significant growth in September due to strong demand despite inflation concerns. The S&P Global Eurozone Services PMI and composite index reflected this growth, reaching high levels not seen in several months. Strong performance was observed in Spain and Ireland, along with an accelerated recovery in Germany.…

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The Economic Times · Oct 5

Pedro Sánchez prepones elctions after legislative defeat amid Spain's housing crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for early elections after his government experienced a legislative defeat regarding housing measures. The elections are scheduled to take place on November 29, in response to public protests over housing affordability. Sánchez’s governmental coalition has struggled with several smaller parties impacting legislative progress.…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 5

Spain PM calls early election after housing crisis defeat

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called a snap election for 29 November, after parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government. This comes after tens of thousands of protesters marched in Madrid and other cities on Saturday to demand affordable housing.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez calls snap election after housing law fails to pass

Election called after rightwing parties voted down emergency legislation aimed at tackling housing crisis

France 24 · Oct 5

Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election as pressure mounts over housing crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called an early election ‌for ‌November 29. Facing the electorate now could be risky, as Sanchez's Socialist Party is trailing in opinion polls.

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Spain's prime minister calls early elections as pressure mounts over housing crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced early elections after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week on emergency measures related to the country’s housing crisis

Euronews · Oct 5

Spain's Sánchez calls snap election for 29 November after housing defeat

Sánchez spent the weekend in consultations, seeking to capitalise politically on Spain's growing housing crisis, while a migration crisis in Ceuta and corruption cases involving figures close to his Socialist Party piled pressure on his government.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Nearly 200 students injured in French schools protests as clashes with police continue – as it happened

Hundreds of schools in France remain closed amid planned demonstrations across the country

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