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Youth-led protests spread across southern Europe
230%
An investment fund raised an 87-year-old Madrid womanâs rent by 230%.
Youth-led protests over housing, living costs and public services in Spain and France have spread to Italy, Portugal and Albania. Demonstrations in Milan and Albania turned violent, while protesters established a housing camp in Lisbon.
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- 80%
Rents in Spain have risen by 80% over a decade.
ârents have risen by 80% in a decadeâ
- 230%
An investment fund raised an 87-year-old Madrid womanâs rent by 230%.
2 of 2 sourcesâan 87-year-old woman was evicted from her home because she was unable to pay the 230% rent increaseâ
- 50cities
Housing protests in Spain have taken place in 50 cities.
âpeople in 50 cities have taken to the streetsâ