Spain was hit by its first general strike in 14 years.
About 4 million people protested over expensive housing and the rising cost of living. The reason for a new wave of dissatisfaction was the eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner from the apartment she had lived in for over 70 years. The woman was then hospitalized, and she soon died.
In Barcelona, protesters blocked roads, burned barricades and clashed with police. In Madrid, the security forces used tear gas and pepper spray.
The strike severely affected transportation: hundreds of flights were canceled throughout the country, and several trains and public transportation were stopped.