87-year-old’s eviction in Madrid sparks protests as Spain's housing crisis deepens

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:48:26 UTCUpdated Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:48:26 UTCOriginal reporting: Times of India

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Maricarmen, an 87-year-old woman, faced eviction from her Madrid home after a significant rent increase.

Her eviction sparked nationwide protests against rising housing costs and limited affordable options.

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Maricarmen, an 87-year-old woman, faced eviction from her Madrid home after a significant rent increase.
Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:48:26 UTC.

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