Spain sees first general strike in 14 years over housing costs
Protests are also expected in the biggest cities, less than three weeks before Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections.
Millions of Spanish workers went on strike on Wednesday to protest housing costs. The walkout shut down stores and stalled public transportation.
It was the nation's first general strike in 14 years.
The strike comes less than three weeks before parliamentary elections.
Key points
- Millions of workers struck over housing costs
- Stores closed and public transport stalled
- Spain votes in parliamentary elections in under three weeks
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