Spain: Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona

Oct 5, 2026

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Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 Riot police are seen charging against the crowd during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2072
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 Protesters are seen raising their hands during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2071
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 A sign with the anarchy symbol painted on it seen during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2070
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 A man is seen throwing a glass bottle at the police during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2069
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 Garbage bins are seen on fire during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2068
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 A woman is seen walking in front of the police during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2067
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 Riot police are seen charging against the crowd during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2065
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 Protesters are seen raising their hands during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2064
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 A man playing tambour is seen during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2063
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 The riot police known as Mossos are seen during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2062
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 A woman holds a placard reading not one more Mari Carmen during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2061
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 A woman holds a placard reading housing is a right during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2060
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 Protesters hold smoke bomb during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2059
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 Protesters are seen raising their hands during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2058
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 Protesters hold a banner during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2057
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 Protesters chant slogans during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2056
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 Protesters hold banners during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2054
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 A man wearing a costume of a skull and a bag written Black Rock is seen during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2053
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 A placard reading housing is a right not an investment seen during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2052
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 A man is seen holding his house keys during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2051
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 Flags are seen during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2050
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 A makeshift camping site in Placa Catalunya square is seen during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2049
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 A makeshift camping site in Placa Catalunya square is seen during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2048
Protests against the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain - 05 Oct 2026 A makeshift camping site in Placa Catalunya square is seen during the demonstration. Demonstrations were called in cities all over Spain following the eviction of Mari Carmen, an 87 years woman evicted from her apartment after it was bought by a real estate agency, and the Spanish parliamentís rejection of a decree aimed at strengthening protections for tenants. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox xSOPAxImagesx DBONALDO-2047
Demonstration for the right to housing in Barcelona - 05 Oct 2026 A large banner demanding free, universal, and quality housing is seen during the demonstration. Mobilized by the Barcelona Tenants Union—and following the expiration of the Maricarmen decree that regulated the right to housing—thousands of people have demonstrated in central Barcelona, ??calling for a general strike. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xPacoxFreirex xSOPAxImagesx p_freire_05102026-DSCF0288
Demonstration for the right to housing in Barcelona - 05 Oct 2026 A protester is seen displaying a portrait of Maricarmen, the elderly woman evicted in Madrid. Mobilized by the Barcelona Tenants Union—and following the expiration of the Maricarmen decree that regulated the right to housing—thousands of people have demonstrated in central Barcelona, ??calling for a general strike. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xPacoxFreirex xSOPAxImagesx p_freire_05102026-DSCF0277
Demonstration for the right to housing in Barcelona - 05 Oct 2026 Protesters hold placards and chant slogans during the demonstration. Mobilized by the Barcelona Tenants Union—and following the expiration of the Maricarmen decree that regulated the right to housing—thousands of people have demonstrated in central Barcelona, ??calling for a general strike. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xPacoxFreirex xSOPAxImagesx p_freire_05102026-DSCF0272
Demonstration for the right to housing in Barcelona - 05 Oct 2026 A protester dressed as a real estate speculator is seen during the demonstration. Mobilized by the Barcelona Tenants Union—and following the expiration of the Maricarmen decree that regulated the right to housing—thousands of people have demonstrated in central Barcelona, ??calling for a general strike. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xPacoxFreirex xSOPAxImagesx p_freire_05102026-DSCF0261
Demonstration for the right to housing in Barcelona - 05 Oct 2026 A large banner calling for a general strike is seen during the demonstration. Mobilized by the Barcelona Tenants Union—and following the expiration of the Maricarmen decree that regulated the right to housing—thousands of people have demonstrated in central Barcelona, ??calling for a general strike. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xPacoxFreirex xSOPAxImagesx p_freire_05102026-DSCF0232
Demonstration for the right to housing in Barcelona - 05 Oct 2026 A large banner calling for a general strike is seen during the demonstration. Mobilized by the Barcelona Tenants Union—and following the expiration of the Maricarmen decree that regulated the right to housing—thousands of people have demonstrated in central Barcelona, ??calling for a general strike. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xPacoxFreirex xSOPAxImagesx p_freire_05102026-DSCF0227
Demonstration for the right to housing in Barcelona - 05 Oct 2026 A large banner reading They buy houses, they sell lives is seen at the Plaza Catalunya encampment. Mobilized by the Barcelona Tenants Union—and following the expiration of the Maricarmen decree that regulated the right to housing—thousands of people have demonstrated in central Barcelona, ??calling for a general strike. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xPacoxFreirex xSOPAxImagesx p_freire_05102026-DSCF0206
Demonstration for the right to housing in Barcelona - 05 Oct 2026 A member of the protest security team is seen wearing a vest with the slogan We re staying. . Mobilized by the Barcelona Tenants Union—and following the expiration of the Maricarmen decree that regulated the right to housing—thousands of people have demonstrated in central Barcelona, ??calling for a general strike. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xPacoxFreirex xSOPAxImagesx p_freire_05102026-DSCF0223
Demonstration for the right to housing in Barcelona - 05 Oct 2026 Graffiti on a tent at the Plaça de Catalunya encampment reads Homeless and fed up. Mobilized by the Barcelona Tenants Union—and following the expiration of the Maricarmen decree that regulated the right to housing—thousands of people have demonstrated in central Barcelona, ??calling for a general strike. Barcelona Spain Copyright: xPacoxFreirex xSOPAxImagesx p_freire_05102026-DSCF0208
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823497
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823496
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823499
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823498
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823483
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823482
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823481
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823493
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823489
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823470
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823469
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823475
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823474
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823473
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823472
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823471
Sindicat de Llogateres Rally in Barcelona for the Right to Housing The housing rally organized by the Sindicat de Llogateres, on October 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Tenants’ Union has called for a demonstration this afternoon in support of the right to housing after it was postponed from last Saturday due to rain. Lorena Sopê, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopÃªnax 7823463

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