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| Thursday, 20 June, 2002, 14:32 GMT 15:32 UK In pictures: Spanish general strike Spanish trade unions have been holding a one-day general strike in protest at proposed changes to unemployment benefit. The strike comes as European leaders gather for a summit in Seville, the last during Spain's presidency of the EU. ![]() There were angry protests in the centre of the capital, Madrid ![]() Pickets have been trying to close department stores and shopping centres ![]() Some strikers became involved in public arguments ![]() The action meant that Madrid's main bus station was virtually empty ![]() In the second city Barcelona, there were scuffles outside a bank... ![]() ...and in Seville, ahead of Friday's European summit, riot police were out in force ![]() But not everyone has been staying away from work | See also: 20 Jun 02 | Europe 19 Jun 02 | Europe 20 Jun 02 | UK 23 May 02 | Business 19 Jun 02 | Europe Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Europe stories now: Links to more Europe stories are at the foot of the page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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