Protesters clash with riot police in Madrid
Footage uploaded by YouTube user CrisisEsVacuidad shows protesters clashing with riot police on Madrid's Gran Vía this morning.
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.