Governments exchange criticism after week’s protests leave 579 injured
The Catalan and Spanish governments are caught in a battle of words, after the week’s protests across Catalonia left 579 injured. The Catalan government has
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Police in spotlight as 58 journalists injured during week
A media observatory group, Mèdia.cat, has reported that 58 journalists were injured during the unrest in Catalonia between Monday to Friday. According to the entity, on
Sixth night of protests calmer, as Barcelona counts cost
The sixth day of protests on Saturday against the verdict in the Catalan independence trial remained relatively peaceful in comparison to previous nights, with no
Torra calls for ‘immediate meeting’ with Sánchez to engage in dialogue
Quim Torra, the Catalan president, has called on Spain’s acting prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, for an ‘immediate meeting’ in order to engage in dialogue and find
After 5 peaceful marches, Barcelona in turmoil again – fifth night
Barcelona city centre and other major towns across Catalonia experienced turmoil again on Friday night – the fifth day of protests against the Spanish Supreme Court prison
Spain now investigates ‘Tsunami Democràtic’ for terrorism
Tsunami Democràtic, the Catalan pro-independence group behind Monday’s protests at Barcelona airport, is now being investigated by Spain’s National Court for alleged terrorism charges. Sources
Madrid says protests ‘affecting Catalonia’s international reputation’
Fernando Grande-Marlaska, the Spanish interior minister, has said that the recent protests in Barcelona and other Catalan cities and towns are ‘affecting Catalonia’s international reputation’. He
Far-right and anti-fascist demonstrators clash in Barcelona
A fourth night of protests and disturbances in Barcelona on Thursday saw riot police attempting to prevent a clash between anti-fascist and far-right extremist demonstrators.
Belgian court: Puigdemont remains free whilst extradition considered
A court in Belgium has let Carles Puigdemont walk free on Friday whilst it decides on Spain’s extradition request for the former Catalan president. The
Counting the cost of Catalan protests, as fourth night kicks off
With the fourth night of protests already underway in Barcelona and other Catalan cities over the jailing of nine independence leaders to up to 13
