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From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze

From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze

A volatile mix of soaring living costs, public service decay, and housing crunches has ignited sweeping civil demonstrations across European urban centers.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 05:44 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Europe in turmoil: Rising living costs, housing crisis fuel unrest across five nations

Europe in turmoil: Rising living costs, housing crisis fuel unrest across five nations

Rising living costs, severe housing shortages, and deteriorating public services have ignited widespread social unrest and violent clashes across multiple European nations.

Cost of Living ·20 Oct 2026, 04:41 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Spanish trade unions call 24-hour general strike over housing, wages

Spanish trade unions call 24-hour general strike over housing, wages

Spanish trade unions CCOO and UGT are preparing a 24-hour general strike this autumn to demand adequate wages and housing protections.

Transport ·6 Oct 2026, 06:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Spain calls snap general election as housing crisis sparks political defeat

Spain calls snap general election as housing crisis sparks political defeat

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for November 29 following a major legislative defeat over emergency housing decrees.

World ·5 Oct 2026, 12:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis

Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis

The eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal from her Madrid flat after a rent hike has triggered massive protests and tent encampments in Puerta del Sol.

World ·27 Sep 2026, 23:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
SNP rule in Glasgow has been a failure and city residents must demand better

SNP rule in Glasgow has been a failure and city residents must demand better

Decade-long SNP rule in Glasgow faces mounting criticism amid a severe housing emergency, soaring homelessness, and calls for urgent government intervention.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 03:05 ·Clara West 4 min read
Why is Renting So Expensive in the US? - Miranda

Why is Renting So Expensive in the US? - Miranda

Rental markets in the US and UK are grappling with a supply-demand imbalance and rising costs that place significant financial strain on households.

Cost of Living ·16 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Bristol becomes England's least affordable city for private renters

Bristol becomes England's least affordable city for private renters

New data reveals that Bristol renters now spend a higher percentage of their income on housing than those in Greater London. Residents report making significant lifestyle sacrifices due to the rising costs.

Cost of Living ·7 Jul 2026, 21:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read