Europe News 87-year-old Maricarmen dies in hospital after infamous eviction ordeal The 87-year-old whose eviction sparked a domestic crisis and triggered nationwide anti-government protests has died in hospital late on Wednesday. Protesters say they will continue to demonstrate to uphold her legacy. 08/10/2026
Europe News Sánchez announces 21 urgent housing measures after nationwide protests Sánchez has come under fire domestically after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her residence in Madrid, sparking national controversy. Pressure have piled on Sanchez’s administration to step down as protesters accused the government of not doing enough to tackle a rampant housing crisis. 07/10/2026
No Comment Paris police clash with protesters over school conditions Protesters, students and CGT union members clashed with police in Paris as anger grows over staff shortages and poor conditions in France's schools. 06/10/2026
Europe News Barcelona housing protest erupts into clashes as barricades burn Protests over housing rights ended in serious unrest in central Barcelona, with barricades and burning bins. Catalan police arrested 13 people, and 30 officers suffered minor injuries. 06/10/2026
Europe News French high schoolers set to partake in major nationwide protests Students are demanding the government address issues they view as critical to their education, including upgrading classroom facilities, ensuring schools in less economically affluent areas are not disadvantaged, as well as reforms to the school system and the long hours pupils spend in schools. 06/10/2026
Europe News From blockades to violence: what is driving France's school protests? Student protests erupted in the Paris region in mid-September and have since spread across the nation, with some demonstrations descending into violent clashes with police. 05/10/2026
Europe News High schools in France close as new protests against conditions erupt The students say their school hours are excessively long, conditions inadequate including overheated classrooms, and that there are too many staff absences. 02/10/2026
No Comment French students blockade schools nationwide to demand more resources Hundreds of secondary school students blocked school entrances in Rennes and Paris during a national day of action, calling for more staff and funding for education. 29/09/2026
Europe News Spanish government unveils new measures aimed at easing housing crisis The government has been facing growing pressure from a housing protest movement amid high costs and public outcry over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman. 29/09/2026
Europe News French students clash with police as school blockades intensify Tens of thousands were expected to rally in Paris and other cities, with teachers and fire services striking nationwide although with public transport not badly affected. 29/09/2026
Europe News Spain's housing crisis: Key issues behind Maricarmen protests The eviction of Maricarmen has prompted thousands to take to the streets and reignited a debate on housing access in Spain as prices soar and supply lags behind. 28/09/2026
Europe News Protesters camp in Madrid as housing crisis sparks anger Protesters have been camping in central Madrid for a second day, calling on Spain’s government to take action over the country’s housing crisis. The demonstration was sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong home. 28/09/2026
Europe News Serbia's president resigns to run for prime minister in snap vote The ballot in October will be held against a backdrop of high political tensions as Vučić’s populists seek to remain in office despite widespread popular discontent. 28/09/2026
Europe News Spain: Protests after 87-year-old woman evicted from home by force María del Carmen Abascal had lived in her flat on Sainz de Baranda Street since 1956. Madrid’s Tenants' Union and the UN had opposed the decision to evict her. 23/09/2026
No Comment At least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters detained in Istanbul crackdown Turkish police detained at least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters in Istanbul on Tuesday, 15 September, during a demonstration against a nationwide crackdown on the LGBTQ community. 15/09/2026
No Comment Romanian farmers clash with police in Bucharest over EU livestock ban Romanian farmers clashed with security forces in Bucharest on Tuesday, 15 September, as an agricultural protest outside the government headquarters descended into disorder. 15/09/2026