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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Friday in front of the Casa Orsola in Barcelona to prevent the expulsion of Josep Torrent, a long -standing tenant, drawing attention to the housing crisis and the outbreak of rents in the city.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered this Friday, January 31, in front of Casa Orsola in Barcelona this Friday, January 31 to protest the expulsion of Josep Torrent, a long -standing tenant. The building, bought by an investment fund in 2021, has become a symbol of the housing crisis, with speculation on its transformation into luxury tourist apartments.
Josep Torrent, a resident of the building for 23 years, risked expulsion this Friday after years of litigation. A new date has been set for February 4, but the activists promise to continue to resist.
The housing crisis in Barcelona reflects a national problem in Spain, where rents have doubled in ten years. Income stagnates, especially for young people and 40 % of tenants spend more than 40 % of their income for rent.
The town hall of Barcelona promises to remove 10,000 tourist apartments by 2028 to lighten the pressure.
