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...
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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...
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...
General strike in Catalonia – updates
Catalonia is holding a general strike today, Friday 18 October, in protest at the guilty verdict of the 2017 referendum leaders, including other demands. Pro-independence...
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...
Barcelona in turmoil again, Torra is criticised, and Spain to deploy more police
Spain’s acting prime minister Pedro Sánchez has stressed that his government ‘will not accept violence taking over’ Catalonia as the streets of Barcelona entered a...
Sánchez calls urgent meetings as five protest marches to Barcelona start
Catalonia has entered its third day of protests on Wednesday, as pro-independence supporters continue to demonstrate against the sentencing of 9 Catalan leaders for sedition....
Protestors and police clash in Barcelona and other major towns
Protests have continued on Tuesday night in the centre of Barcelona between Catalan pro-independence supporters and police officers, as well as in other major towns across Catalonia....
Protestor at Barcelona airport loses eye from rubber bullet
A man has lost an eye after being injured during Monday’s clashes between police and pro-independence protestors at Barcelona El Prat airport. Doctors believe the...
45 more flights cancelled at Barcelona airport after protests
Passengers at Barcelona El Prat airport are once again left without a flight on Tuesday with 45 more flights cancelled in the aftermath of the...
