Barcelona housing activists evicted by police from residential building

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: Spain

Society & Lifestyle

Barcelona housing activists evicted by police from residential building

Housing activists in Barcelona occupied a mostly empty building to shelter vulnerable families and create a community hub for housing groups. Catalan police evicted all 19 activists within hours. Protests against soaring rents and evictions have been increasing across Spain.

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