Madrid train station deserted at rush hour amid strikes
Madrid's main station completely deserted at the height of rush hour this morning. Nothing is moving.
Protesters across Europe demand end to austerity
Police and protesters clashed in Spain, Italy and Portugal as millions of workers went on strike to challenge to austerity policies.
An important day, and not just because of the strikes
As well as strikes across Europe, today has also produced figures that may convince people at the top that austerity is self-defeating.