Housing Protests (Spain): Tens of thousands rallied in Madrid and around 50 other Spanish cities after parliament rejected two emergency housing decrees aimed at protecting renters and curbing evictions, with organizers citing up to 500,000 participants and police reporting about 70,000 in the capital; clashes were reported in Valencia as demonstrators pushed for a general strike. Political Fallout: Spain’s housing vote defeat has reignited talk of a snap election, while leaders including Ada Colau and regional officials accused opponents of blocking rent regulation and tenant protections. Tenant Pressure Builds: The Tenants’ Union says the “housing legislature” phase is starting now and is coordinating with labor unions for a strike “soon,” even as some Barcelona events were postponed due to storms. Construction & Costs (Sri Lanka/India): Sri Lanka’s road building slowed amid a bitumen shortage, while India’s Core Urban Region (CURE) Act-2026 introduced new property tax rules and steep penalties for unauthorized construction. Urban Development (US/UK/India): Atlanta’s adaptive reuse “The Berkeley” began construction, Surrey approved a greenbelt housing scheme with affordable quotas, and Delhi-NCR primary prices rose 12% year-on-year as developers lean into premium projects.