Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years | BBC News

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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 have taken place across the country, including in Madrid and Barcelona, where tens of thousands marched. Some of the biggest disruption on Wednesday was seen in the main industrial hubs of Madrid and the north-eastern region of Catalonia where traffic was halted on several main roads. The interior ministry said dozens of people were arrested for a variety of incidents and reports said estate…

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