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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.
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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.