Workers in Madrid stage a protest during general strikeImage source, Reuters
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The general strike took place little more than two weeks ahead of national elections in Spain

ByNick Beake, Europe correspondent, Reporting fromMadrid, Guy Hedgecoe, Reporting fromMadrid and Alba Morgade
  • Published11 November 2026, 14:06 GMT
Updated 26 minutes ago

Transport and other public services across Spain have faced serious disruption in the first general strike for 14 years called by the main unions over housing and the high cost of living.

Demonstrations were also planned later on Wednesday, with the biggest protests expected in Madrid and Barcelona. Spaniards are due to vote in parliamentary elections on 29 November.