Thousands March in Madrid Against Spiraling Housing Costs
Thousands of demonstrators rallied in central Madrid to protest the severe housing crisis currently squeezing Spaniards out of the market. Protesters chanted slogans and carried banners reading "We want neighbors, not tourists," demanding the government crack down on tourist rentals and foreign speculation that has driven up living costs amid record immigration and tourism rates.
Date: May 24, 2026
Location: Madrid, Spain
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: PBS / Reuters