Barcelona housing activists were evicted by police from a residential building they had occupied to provide shelter and community space for vulnerable families. The activists seized the building to address rising rents and evictions, which have been increasing across Spain. Police forcibly removed 19 activists within hours of the occupation.
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Barcelona housing activists evicted by police from residential building
Housing activists in Barcelona seized a mostly empty building to house vulnerable families and create a community hub for housing groups. Shortly afterwards, Catalan police evicted 19 activists within hours. Protests over soaring rents and evictions have been on the rise across Spain.
Published On 24 Oct 2026
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