Student leader in Hong Kong condemns state violence in Catalonia
Student activist Joshua Wong expresses his concern over ''excessive use of force by the police'' against protests
October 22, 2019 12:36 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Amnesty International: 'Police have been making an excessive use of force'
Spokesperson Adriana Ribas agrees that ‘violence’ must be isolated, but that people should not be scared to protest peacefully either
October 22, 2019 12:26 PM
Council of Europe urges Spain to sanction ‘abusive use of force’ by police in Catalan protests
Human Rights Commissioner criticizes use of foam and rubber bullets, raising concerns over "numerous attacks against journalists"
October 22, 2019 11:25 AM
A week of turmoil in Catalonia: Day by day
Unrest, clashes between police and protesters, and peaceful marches across the country as the independence camp responds to the Catalan Trial sentence
October 21, 2019 04:51 PM
Spanish police raids Catalan entity in money-laundering operation
The Madrid residency of Carles Puigdemont’s lawyer, Gonzalo Boye, has also been targeted
October 21, 2019 01:13 PM
Protest continues in Catalonia one week on - live updates
Spanish president visits Barcelona but rejects meeting with Catalan president
October 21, 2019 11:38 AM
Franco's remains to be exhumed and reburied on October 24
Spanish government says moving late dictator's remains from memorial site to family crypt will be carried out with "respect"
October 21, 2019 11:35 AM
28 sent to jail after week of disorder in Catalonia
Around 200 people were arrested in Barcelona and other major Catalan towns, with 104 of them passed before court
October 21, 2019 11:22 AM
Seventh evening of protests in Barcelona – live updates
Pícnic per la República calls for "non-violent" protest in front of Spanish government delegation that then heads to Via Laietana
October 20, 2019 06:10 PM
Week of unrest throughout Catalonia leaves 579 injured
4 people have been blinded in one eye and 14 have been hospitalized as a result of turmoil following sentencing of pro-independence leaders
October 20, 2019 12:56 PM
Sixth evening of protests in Barcelona – live updates
Rallies peaceful and with no major clashes with the police, demand "freedom for the political leaders" and the end of "police repression"
October 19, 2019 07:15 PM
Reactions to latest riots and security meetings unfold – latest updates
Top officials call for unrest to end, as more rallies could occur on Saturday
October 19, 2019 05:07 PM
Tsunami Democràtic calls on world to contribute to dialogue
Group leading protests against leaders' sentencing issues first message in English
October 19, 2019 05:04 PM
Catalan and Spanish police in the spotlight as 58 journalists injured
Media professionals group ask for ministers in charge to step down, as one photojournalist was arrested on Friday
October 19, 2019 04:38 PM
Day 5 of unrest: 54 arrested and 19 in hospital in worst night of riots
One person in very serious condition, as protesters play cat and mouse game with police, whose operation is also in the spotlight, especially among journalists
October 19, 2019 01:15 PM
Latest updates and breaking news on society, social issues, and current affairs from Barcelona and Catalonia. Keep up to date on protests, the housing crisis, the ongoing drought, the climate crisis and environmental management, urban development and management, the language immersion system, and much more here.