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Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died in hospital

Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died in hospital

María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home sparked protests across Spain, has died

Analysis-Spain's housing crisis bursts into the spotlight at snap election

Analysis-Spain's housing crisis bursts into the spotlight at snap election

By Victoria Waldersee MADRID, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Spain's snap election will revolve around an issue which has topped voters' list of concerns for three years straight but, until a fortnight ago, failed to dominate the political debate: housing.

Spain approves housing decrees that triggered snap election

Spain approves housing decrees that triggered snap election

MADRID, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Spain's government on Tuesday approved two housing decrees whose rejection by parliament last week prompted Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call a snap election.

Spanish woman whose eviction ignited housing protests dies at 87

Spanish woman whose eviction ignited housing protests dies at 87

By Pietro Lombardi and Corina Pons MADRID, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish woman whose dramatic eviction last month sparked mass housing protests that led to an early election, has died, the Madrid tenants' union said on Wednesday, as thousands demonstrated over her

‘A special match’ – Barcelona star Dani Olmo returns to Croatia, where it all began

‘A special match’ – Barcelona star Dani Olmo returns to Croatia, where it all began

The 28-year-old is back in a country that has given him a lot.

La Tomatina Festival Celebrates Annually in Buñol, Spain

La Tomatina Festival Celebrates Annually in Buñol, Spain

La Tomatina Festival Celebrates Annually in Buñol, Spain

Spain's PM offers condolences after reported death of 87-year-old whose eviction sparked protests

Spain's PM offers condolences after reported death of 87-year-old whose eviction sparked protests

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has expressed condolences following the reported death of María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests

Stephanie Cayo Addresses Engagement Rumors with Alejandro Sanz After Wearing New Ring

Stephanie Cayo Addresses Engagement Rumors with Alejandro Sanz After Wearing New Ring

Stephanie Cayo Addresses Engagement Rumors with Alejandro Sanz After Wearing New Ring

Spain lifts arrest warrant for Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont

Spain lifts arrest warrant for Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont

A Spanish Supreme Court judge has lifted the arrest warrant for Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, allowing him to return to Spain without fear of detention

What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman

What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of various cities in Spain to demand help for renters

Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election

Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election

MADRID, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called a snap election for November 29.

Spain's prime minister calls snap election aiming to seize momentum over housing crisis

Spain's prime minister calls snap election aiming to seize momentum over housing crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a general election will be held on Nov. 29, after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week over emergency measures to address the country’s housing crisis