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
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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
Barcelona flooded with over half a million independence supporters
President and parliament speaker celebrate turnout
October 18, 2019 09:55 PM
Friday's general strike felt across all sectors
Unions declare stoppage a success as up to 80% of stores close, a third of factories, and half of small businesses
October 18, 2019 06:17 PM
General strike in Catalonia to reject leaders' sentencing - live updates
Unrest erupts in Barcelona after a peaceful half million-strong march
October 18, 2019 12:04 PM
Far-right backlash on fourth night of Catalan unrest
Two arrested as police were unable to prevent anti-fascist and far-right demonstrators clashing in Barcelona
October 18, 2019 11:45 AM
General strike in Catalonia to reject referendum verdict - live updates
Roads blocked, Seat car production halted, cultural events cancelled, electricity usage drop as big demonstration where marches will converge is expected
October 18, 2019 08:54 AM
Protests in Catalonia continue into fourth day - live updates
Political anger as neo-nazis march through Barcelona on another night of violence and chaos
October 17, 2019 01:01 PM
Third night of riots as president calls for unrest to 'stop now'
Cars, trash cans, trees on fire, with 33 arrested, and 100 injured including police officers after clashes with protesters across country
October 17, 2019 09:07 AM
Catalonia descends into new night of unrest - live updates
Cars and trees on fire in Barcelona as president Torra condemns violence: "This must end now"
October 16, 2019 09:40 PM
Protests as Catalan leaders urge non-violence - live updates
Thousands flood Barcelona's Marina street on third day of demonstrations to reject sentencing of 9 leaders
October 16, 2019 07:36 PM
Spain to deploy more police officers in Catalonia over the weekend
Interior ministry sources say reinforcements will be sent to "relieve" those officers involved in policing this week's protests
October 16, 2019 07:07 PM
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