Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction

An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain is returning home

María del Carmen Abascal's case has drawn tens of thousands of people to the streets in recent days and led the Spanish government to present measures to address the country's housing crisis.

Sep 30, 2026

Spain protests: Evicted 87-year-old woman to return to Madrid home

The real estate firm backs down and restores her old rent after mass protests over Spain's housing crisis.

Sep 29, 2026

Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction

The measures include a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts.

Sep 29, 2026