Thousands protest the housing crisis in Spain after an 87-year-old is evicted from home

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTens of thousands of people have marched in Madrid to protest against Spain’s housing crisis and ask for protective measures for tenants, anti-fraud measures, and a ban on evictions without alternative housing. The dramatic eviction Wednesday of an 87-year-old woman from the Madrid apartment she had lived in for decades became the latest flashpoint in the country’s housing crisis.September 30, 2026 — 4:22pmLatest in Videos