{"id":2200412,"date":"2026-10-15T15:36:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2200412"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:36:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:36:56","slug":"tears-hugs-and-continued-fight-for-housing-madrids-puerta-del-sol-after-two-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2200412","title":{"rendered":"Tears, hugs and continued fight for housing: Madrid&#8217;s Puerta del Sol after two weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/28\/83\/1200x675_cmsv2_ab49bb33-19f8-5e2c-a3e7-5832b568df8a-9952883.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2933951-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1\" data-nid=\"2933951\" data-cid=\"9953795\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2933951-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/36\/90\/189x106_cmsv2_fd8b8e09-6a89-5749-b82c-644661a12077-9953690.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The oil tanker that caught fire in the Sea of Oman on Thursday\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Iran<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Another tanker ablaze near Hormuz after two ships sunk in attacks\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2933980-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2933980\" data-cid=\"9953830\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2933980-label-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/38\/30\/189x106_cmsv2_f65298ee-3836-549e-a860-88e107da8afa-9953830.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Latest news bulletin | October 15th, 2026 \u2013 Evening\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Top News Stories Today<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Latest news bulletin | October 15th, 2026 \u2013 Evening\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2933968-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2933968\" data-cid=\"9953793\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2933968-label-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/37\/93\/189x106_cmsv2_47032ad8-d383-5abe-b459-ce48e169c7f6-9953793.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Britain&apos;s Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex meet members of the public as they arrive for a visit to The Community Recording Studio in Nottingham.\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    No Comment<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    UK: Harry and Meghan make high-profile comeback six years after royal exit\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2933963-pos4-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1\" data-nid=\"2933963\" data-cid=\"9953762\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2933963-label-pos4-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/37\/62\/189x106_cmsv2_0ae1ddbd-f5a5-5619-9937-c347c020f23b-9953762.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Researchers keep mosquitoes in a laboratory enclosure to study mosquito-borne diseases at the Italian National Institute of Health in Rome. Sept. 18, 2026\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Health news<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    West Nile virus cases in Europe hit record highs as it spreads north\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"helper-site-row o-article-newsy\">\n<div class=\"helper-site-container o-article-newsy__container\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__main\">\n<header class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__header\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs\">\n<div id=\"adb-article-breadcrumb\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs__list\">\n<p>                          Europe<\/p>\n<p>                          Europe News<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"c-article-redesign-title\">\n                            Tears, hugs and continued fight for housing: Madrid&#8217;s Puerta del Sol after two weeks<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-controller=\"video-player\" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"js-playercontrols u-height-full u-position-absolute u-width-full is-autoplaying\" data-translations=\"{&quot;error&quot;:&quot;This video could not be played.&quot;,&quot;geoblocked&quot;:&quot;Sorry, this content is not available in your country&quot;,&quot;slow&quot;:&quot;This is taking longer than usual&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"js-loadtrigger js-loadtrigger__button c-loadtrigger__button\" role=\"status\"><span class=\"js-loadtrigger__label c-loadtrigger__label u-visually-hidden\">Loading the video<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/28\/83\/1536x864_cmsv2_ab49bb33-19f8-5e2c-a3e7-5832b568df8a-9952883.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"The camp continues at Puerta del Sol in Madrid, Spain, on 15 October 2026.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              The protest camp continues at Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain, on 15 October 2026.<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__copyright\">Copyright\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__credit\">Euronews<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-copyright c-article-image-copyright--novideo\">\n      Copyright\u00a0Euronews\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__body u-article-content\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__contributors-publication-date\">\n<div class=\"c-article-contributors\">\n  By&amp;nbspChristina Thykjaer\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-publication-date\" data-timestamp=\"1792078616\">\n         Published on<br 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among demonstrators. Sleepless nights, a lack of toilets and the difficulties of living outdoors are taking an increasing toll. Yet, the solidarity and determination of those who remain are keeping the protest alive.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the heart of Madrid, surrounded by tourists asking what is happening and passers-by stopping to take photographs, the protesters have built a small community. The tarpaulins surrounding part of the camp provide protection and privacy, while the tents have become their refuge over the past few weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, protesters organise themselves to distribute food, help those in need and keep communal areas clean. There is a medical assistance area, volunteers offering legal advice and even a library. But above all, there is a strong sense of mutual support.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.514218009478673\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/28\/83\/808x416_cmsv2_bccea64f-7338-5e01-aa3b-b4f7b1fab0bb-9952883.jpg\" alt=\"Images of food being handed out in the square.\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Images of food being handed out in the square.<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>During Euronews&#8217; visit, one of the protesters, who prefers to remain anonymous, breaks down in tears as he explains what the camp means to him. Another protester immediately approaches to hug him, while a third asks how he is feeling. For many, this place has become more than just a protest site: it is a family.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8216;We are more tired, but also more organised&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Nacho has been taking part in the protest as a demonstrator and volunteer for almost three weeks. He spends much of his time preparing meals and organising donated supplies. &#8220;We are at our most tired, but also more organised and more hopeful,&#8221; he tells Euronews from the central tent.<\/p>\n<p>Exhaustion has forced him to return home to sleep on some nights. Even so, he highlights the organisation of the camp and the solidarity of citizens who donate food, water and hygiene products. &#8220;We don&#8217;t accept money. So everything we have comes from what people bring us,&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<p>Another protester, who also prefers to remain anonymous, highlights the support of volunteer doctors and lawyers. For him, the experience shows the importance of putting differences aside and helping one another.<\/p>\n<h2>The challenges of communal living and the threat of eviction<\/h2>\n<p>Living together at the camp also presents challenges. Protesters do not have their own toilets, and some report problems with waste collection and thefts at night. Nacho acknowledges the difficulties but says they have a cleaning committee to keep the camp tidy.<\/p>\n<p>Pedro, another participant, rejects criticism over poor hygiene and defends the work of volunteers, including students and professionals from various sectors. He also responds to allegations made by the president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel D\u00edaz Ayuso, about the presence of terrorists at the camp. Pedro denies the claims and explains that the presence of Palestinian symbols at the camp reflects solidarity with the people of Gaza, not support for terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>The Madrid regional government continues to push for the camp&#8217;s eviction. Its spokesperson, Miguel \u00c1ngel Garc\u00eda Mart\u00edn, said this week that they would exhaust &#8220;all legal avenues&#8221; to remove the camp, without ruling out an appeal to the Supreme Court, after the High Court of Justice of Madrid rejected the eviction request on 5 October.<\/p>\n<p>The protest could also affect the Transhumance Festival. Madrid City Council is considering changing its route and moving part of the celebrations to Plaza Mayor to avoid the occupied area.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5628019323671497\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/28\/83\/808x454_cmsv2_2053bfb2-7bcc-5a83-a481-6ea3f8bb960d-9952883.jpg\" alt=\"The sit-in continues in Puerta del Sol, 15 October 2026.\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">The sit-in continues in Puerta del Sol, 15 October 2026.<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>A protest for the right to housing<\/h2>\n<p>The protesters&#8217; main demand is decent housing at affordable prices. Pedro says that having a job no longer guarantees being able to rent a flat in Madrid. High housing prices, deposits and financial requirements imposed by some estate agencies, he explains, make it difficult to find housing, even for those with a stable income.<\/p>\n<p>He also criticises the conversion of flats into rooms for individual rental, a practice that he believes drives prices even higher. Protesters see the camp as a way to pressure authorities into taking concrete action. One of them says they will remain until an agreement is reached or progress is made, always through peaceful means.<\/p>\n<h2>How long will protesters remain in Sol?<\/h2>\n<p>For now, protesters have not set a date to leave the square. Nacho explains that the future of the protest will be decided at an assembly, depending on the goals they agree on. &#8220;Depending on the political objectives we set ourselves, that will determine how long we stay or whether we stay at all,&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<p>As tourists continue to walk through Puerta del Sol, volunteers keep distributing food, organising donations and maintaining the camp. After more than two weeks of protests, exhaustion is evident, but so is the determination to continue. 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Sleepless nights, a lack of toilets and the difficulties of living outdoors are taking an increasing toll. Yet, the solidarity and determination of those who remain are keeping the protest alive.In the heart of Madrid, surrounded by tourists asking what is happening and passers-by stopping to take photographs, the protesters have built a small community. The tarpaulins surrounding part of the camp provide protection and privacy, while the tents have become their refuge over the past few weeks.Inside, protesters organise themselves to distribute food, help those in need and keep communal areas clean. There is a medical assistance area, volunteers offering legal advice and even a library. But above all, there is a strong sense of mutual support.During Euronews&#8217; visit, one of the protesters, who prefers to remain anonymous, breaks down in tears as he explains what the camp means to him. Another protester immediately approaches to hug him, while a third asks how he is feeling. For many, this place has become more than just a protest site: it is a family.&#8217;We are more tired, but also more organised&#8217;Nacho has been taking part in the protest as a demonstrator and volunteer for almost three weeks. He spends much of his time preparing meals and organising donated supplies. &#8220;We are at our most tired, but also more organised and more hopeful,&#8221; he tells Euronews from the central tent.Exhaustion has forced him to return home to sleep on some nights. Even so, he highlights the organisation of the camp and the solidarity of citizens who donate food, water and hygiene products. &#8220;We don&#8217;t accept money. So everything we have comes from what people bring us,&#8221; he says.Another protester, who also prefers to remain anonymous, highlights the support of volunteer doctors and lawyers. For him, the experience shows the importance of putting differences aside and helping one another.The challenges of communal living and the threat of evictionLiving together at the camp also presents challenges. Protesters do not have their own toilets, and some report problems with waste collection and thefts at night. Nacho acknowledges the difficulties but says they have a cleaning committee to keep the camp tidy.Pedro, another participant, rejects criticism over poor hygiene and defends the work of volunteers, including students and professionals from various sectors. He also responds to allegations made by the president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel D\u00edaz Ayuso, about the presence of terrorists at the camp. Pedro denies the claims and explains that the presence of Palestinian symbols at the camp reflects solidarity with the people of Gaza, not support for terrorism.The Madrid regional government continues to push for the camp&#8217;s eviction. Its spokesperson, Miguel \u00c1ngel Garc\u00eda Mart\u00edn, said this week that they would exhaust &#8220;all legal avenues&#8221; to remove the camp, without ruling out an appeal to the Supreme Court, after the High Court of Justice of Madrid rejected the eviction request on 5 October.The protest could also affect the Transhumance Festival. Madrid City Council is considering changing its route and moving part of the celebrations to Plaza Mayor to avoid the occupied area.A protest for the right to housingThe protesters&#8217; main demand is decent housing at affordable prices. Pedro says that having a job no longer guarantees being able to rent a flat in Madrid. High housing prices, deposits and financial requirements imposed by some estate agencies, he explains, make it difficult to find housing, even for those with a stable income.He also criticises the conversion of flats into rooms for individual rental, a practice that he believes drives prices even higher. Protesters see the camp as a way to pressure authorities into taking concrete action. One of them says they will remain until an agreement is reached or progress is made, always through peaceful means.How long will protesters remain in Sol?For now, protesters have not set a date to leave the square. Nacho explains that the future of the protest will be decided at an assembly, depending on the goals they agree on. &#8220;Depending on the political objectives we set ourselves, that will determine how long we stay or whether we stay at all,&#8221; he says.As tourists continue to walk through Puerta del Sol, volunteers keep distributing food, organising donations and maintaining the camp. After more than two weeks of protests, exhaustion is evident, but so is the determination to continue. 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