Injury tally at 639 following renewed unrest on Saturday
Seven more people were arrested amidst more disorder in Barcelona despite a calmer week
October 28, 2019 12:19 PM
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Tens of thousands turn out in Barcelona for and against independence
80,000 marched for Spanish unity on Sunday after 350,000 showed support for splitting from Spain on Saturday, down from 525,000 at general strike demo
October 28, 2019 12:11 PM
The two sides of the Civil War legacy
The return of the remains of a Republican soldier found in an unmarked grave provide a stark contrast to the exhumation of dictator Franco
October 27, 2019 05:38 PM
Renewed unrest in Barcelona
Police clash with pro-independence protesters in city center after peaceful demonstration
October 27, 2019 11:54 AM
Renewed unrest in Barcelona - live updates
Police clash with pro-independence protesters in city center after peaceful demonstration
October 26, 2019 11:17 PM
'Freedom' - Mass rally against imprisonment of Catalan leaders
350,000 flood Barcelona's Marina street to reject the sentencing of 9 pro-independence leaders to lengthy prison terms
October 26, 2019 05:34 PM
Barcelona, the capital of cocaine
International study of wastewater in 37 countries puts Catalan city among those with most illicit drug use
October 26, 2019 11:13 AM
One weekend, two demonstrations
Barcelona to host protest by pro-independence groups on Saturday, while supporters of Spanish unity will come together the next day
October 26, 2019 11:08 AM
Unrest in Catalonia, one week on
Catalonia experienced one of its most turbulent weeks ever after 9 independence leaders were sentenced for sedition
October 25, 2019 08:49 PM
'Hands off our young people' - Thousands call for release of jailed protesters
Some 4,000 demonstrated this week in Barcelona to condemn "brutal police repression" against students arrested during recent disturbances
October 25, 2019 06:44 PM
Search for four missing after flash floods goes on
Heavy downpours and flash floods hit Catalonia on Tuesday night, resulting in at least two deaths
October 25, 2019 03:38 PM
US citizen could face deportation following arrest during last week's unrest
Spanish police cite public order and security concerns to justify measure
October 25, 2019 11:30 AM
Pro-independence protest in front of Chinese consulate in solidarity with Hong Kong
Barcelona and Hong Kong demonstrations of support take place simultaneously
October 24, 2019 12:07 PM
Franco exhumation: what you need to know
Thursday sees the remains of Spain's late dictator removed from the Valley of the Fallen memorial site to a family tomb near Madrid
October 24, 2019 10:04 AM
Protests continue for tenth consecutive day after Catalan Trial sentence
Students in University Barcelona go on strike and occupy office of dean
October 23, 2019 06:04 PM
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