Night of unrest as protesters clash with police - live updates
Pro-independence demonstrations in Barcelona and major Catalan towns descend into turmoil as barricades set on fire
October 16, 2019 12:40 AM
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Protesters clash with police as Catalan leaders sentenced - live updates
Rallies throughout Catalonia descend into turmoil as some demonstrators set barricades on fire
October 15, 2019 09:30 PM
Protests continue across country into the evening
Main pro-independence groups call candle-lit demos outside Spanish government delegations in major cities
October 15, 2019 06:50 PM
Protests as Catalan leaders sentenced - live updates
Follow the latest developments as pro-independence supporters take to the streets in response to the conviction of the movement’s leaders
October 15, 2019 02:17 PM
45 more flights at Barcelona airport cancelled in wake of Monday protests
Minor disruptions in Catalonia’s road and train network due to early Tuesday rallies against Catalan Trial verdict
October 15, 2019 10:21 AM
Turmoil at Barcelona airport as Catalans protest leaders’ prison sentences
Flights canceled and roads cut as thousands of pro-independence activists try to block major infrastructure in Catalonia
October 14, 2019 05:43 PM
Independence activists call to block Barcelona airport
The protests have already caused delays and cancellations at El-Prat
October 14, 2019 01:07 PM
Catalan National Assembly calls for protests against Supreme Court verdict in 30 cities worldwide
The United Kingdom, Germany, France, Mexico, and the United States are some of the countries in which demonstrations are set to take place
October 13, 2019 02:55 PM
300 pro-independence protesters concentrate at Barcelona's Sants train station
Spanish and Catalan police officers force protest out of lobby and only ticketed passengers are allowed entry into premises
October 13, 2019 11:28 AM
Far-right supporters congregate in Barcelona for Spain's National Day
Some 250 Falangists displayed fascist symbols and Francoist flags at Montjuïc mountain
October 12, 2019 06:35 PM
Unionists come together en masse for Spain's National Day
Ciutadans, People's Party, and far-right Vox participate in Barcelona's main October 12 march
October 12, 2019 12:21 PM
October 25 deadline set for Franco exhumation
Spanish authorities announce date for removal of late dictator's remains from Valley of the Fallen memorial site following court ruling
October 11, 2019 06:07 PM
Government calls for firing of Guardia Civil chief over 'insults' to Catalan police
Minister sends letter to acting Spanish executive demanding "immediate removal" of brigadier general for address in front of Mossos d'Esquadra
October 10, 2019 08:07 PM
Massive damage as Mediterranean Sea heats 20% faster than world average
The warnings come from the conclusions of a new report presented in Barcelona today
October 10, 2019 07:03 PM
Local campaign to reclaim spoils of war seized by Franco regime
Some town councils in Girona area coming together to demand return of cash taken from them at end of Civil War
October 10, 2019 01:26 PM
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