Demonstrations

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Puigdemont extols 2017 Catalan referendum and sees "things starting to go in the right direction"

Puigdemont extols 2017 Catalan referendum and sees "things starting to go in the right direction"

Six years on, Catalan president-in-exile sees that some are ready to sell out essence of 1-O vote for "personal solutions"

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 2 of october of 2023 - 11:54

The PP always trips up on the same stone

The PP always trips up on the same stone

José Antich

Thursday, 14 of september of 2023 - 17:40

A Diada that watches over the negotiation

A Diada that watches over the negotiation

José Antich

Tuesday, 12 of september of 2023 - 17:26

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"For independence, Via Fora!" - ANC's spot for Diada 2023 uses mediaeval Catalan call to action

"For independence, Via Fora!" - ANC's spot for Diada 2023 uses mediaeval Catalan call to action

The Catalan National Assembly's spot for the Diada march on September 11th employs the traditional rallying cry, "Via Fora!"

Alba Solé Ingla

Friday, 1 of september of 2023 - 19:34

Mother of Luis Rubiales urgently admitted to hospital on third day of hunger strike

Mother of Luis Rubiales urgently admitted to hospital on third day of hunger strike

Ángeles Bejar had stopped eating to protest what she called the "bloodthirsty hunt" of the Spanish football administrator

Quim Riera Guitart

Wednesday, 30 of august of 2023 - 22:37

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Four Catalans released after two days, accused of planning to sabotage La Vuelta cycle race

Four Catalans released after two days, accused of planning to sabotage La Vuelta cycle race

Spanish National police accuse them of preparing engine oil to try and stop the race as it passed along the C-55 highway

Guillem RS

Monday, 28 of august of 2023 - 21:44

Hundreds protest outside Catalan High Court against jailing of Madrid man Dani Gallardo

Hundreds protest outside Catalan High Court against jailing of Madrid man Dani Gallardo

Dani Gallardo, sentenced for actions in a 2019 pro-independence protest in Madrid, has been ordered to enter jail

Quim Riera Guitart

Monday, 31 of july of 2023 - 23:16

Catalan independence supporters bring Puigdemont's face to the heart of Madrid

Catalan independence supporters bring Puigdemont's face to the heart of Madrid

The slogan accompanying the image read "We persist, and will win"

Jordi Martín

Friday, 7 of july of 2023 - 17:41

Girona protesters go cross-country to show their disgust at Spanish king's presence

Girona protesters go cross-country to show their disgust at Spanish king's presence

One part of the protest scattered across fields near Caldes de Malavella hotel, with the Mossos d'Esquadra police in pursuit

Júlia Peñascal

Wednesday, 5 of july of 2023 - 22:56

The French chaos

The French chaos

José Antich

Monday, 3 of july of 2023 - 17:16

First protest over presence of the Spanish royal family in Caldes de Malavella

First protest over presence of the Spanish royal family in Caldes de Malavella

Activists get ready for protest against the royals' presence at the Princess of Girona awards in the town next week

El Nacional

Friday, 30 of june of 2023 - 23:15

Drastic measures in France over street violence: bus services suspended, city curfews imposed

Drastic measures in France over street violence: bus services suspended, city curfews imposed

The measures could go much further: French government is considering a declaration of a state of emergency

Berto Sagrera

Friday, 30 of june of 2023 - 20:12

Dani Gallardo, jailed for 4 years over 2019 pro-independence protest in Madrid

Dani Gallardo, jailed for 4 years over 2019 pro-independence protest in Madrid

Supreme Court only reduces Dani Gallardo's sentence by six months on appeal, and thus he could now return to prison

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 1 of june of 2023 - 20:43

Switzerland refuses to assist Spanish court over pro-independence Tsunami: "It is a political case"

Switzerland refuses to assist Spanish court over pro-independence Tsunami: "It is a political case"

After 3 years of Tsunami investigation, the National Audience judge hasn't detailed people accused or their alleged crimes

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 18 of may of 2023 - 20:17

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Police use batons in uptown Barcelona district as pro and anti-squatter groups march | VIDEO

Police use batons in uptown Barcelona district as pro and anti-squatter groups march | VIDEO

On the eve of the municipal election campaign, Mossos batons were used over a housing issue that has sharply divided opinion

Guillem RS

Thursday, 11 of may of 2023 - 22:29

Climate activists accused of heritage crime over protest at Barcelona's Egyptian Museum

Climate activists accused of heritage crime over protest at Barcelona's Egyptian Museum

Judge awaits expert's report on value of damages to heritage items, which the Museum initially estimated at 25,000 euros

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 8 of may of 2023 - 20:29

A tense March 8th photo

A tense March 8th photo

José Antich

Thursday, 9 of march of 2023 - 18:27

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40,000 marchers fill central Barcelona for International Women's Day

40,000 marchers fill central Barcelona for International Women's Day

Tens of thousands march in Barcelona stressing the "diversity of feminisms" and demanding "decent lives" for all women

Malena Ramajo

Wednesday, 8 of march of 2023 - 21:40

Jail terms for five arrested at 2018 pro-Puigdemont protest outside Catalan Parliament

Jail terms for five arrested at 2018 pro-Puigdemont protest outside Catalan Parliament

Five independence supporters convicted of attack on an authority, and one acquitted, in protest on 30th January 2018

Nura Portella

Wednesday, 22 of february of 2023 - 19:42

Acquitted: Pablo Hasél and 10 others from charges over Lleida protest incidents in 2018

Acquitted: Pablo Hasél and 10 others from charges over Lleida protest incidents in 2018

The judge threw out the case, calling it a "generic prosecution", which failed to individualize the actions of each defendant

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 3 of february of 2023 - 21:08

Thousands of Catalan independence supporters whistle their disapproval to Sánchez and Macron

Thousands of Catalan independence supporters whistle their disapproval to Sánchez and Macron

Around 30,000 people, according to the organizers, send a clear message: "The independence process is not over"

John McAulay

Thursday, 19 of january of 2023 - 14:18

French representatives fall from Thursday's Barcelona summit: tension in Paris

French representatives fall from Thursday's Barcelona summit: tension in Paris

Macron's delegation could shorten programme of meeting with Spanish leaders due to France's general strike, says the Élysée

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 18 of january of 2023 - 20:37

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A call for unity in the Catalan independence movement as 30 groups join summit protest

A call for unity in the Catalan independence movement as 30 groups join summit protest

Sovereignist groups demand a "forceful response" to "provocation" of Spanish leaders who say the independence process is over

John McAulay

Friday, 13 of january of 2023 - 22:49

Spanish court requires judge to justify secrecy over two year Tsunami investigation

Spanish court requires judge to justify secrecy over two year Tsunami investigation

Court say judge's argument for secrecy in case of Catalan pro-independence platform Tsunami Democràtic is "scanty"

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 12 of december of 2022 - 20:08

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Thousands reject the reform of public disorder laws in Barcelona protest

Thousands reject the reform of public disorder laws in Barcelona protest

Imposing ANC demonstration against law change vents its discontent with the Catalan government, chanting "Aragonès, resign"

John McAulay

Wednesday, 7 of december of 2022 - 11:12

40 Catalan groups warn that Spain's Penal Code reform is "regressive" for democracy

40 Catalan groups warn that Spain's Penal Code reform is "regressive" for democracy

Pensioners, greens, housing activists, pro-independence groups unite to assert that protest must not be further criminalized

Mayte Piulachs

Wednesday, 30 of november of 2022 - 19:55

19 Catalan pro-independence protesters face jail terms as three separate trials unfold

19 Catalan pro-independence protesters face jail terms as three separate trials unfold

7 people face 3 year terms for Puigdemont protest, 1 man faces 7 years in Camp Nou case, and 11 face 5 year terms in Lleida

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 21 of november of 2022 - 23:12

Llach's "shame" at "a Catalan regional government elected by independence supporters"

Llach's "shame" at "a Catalan regional government elected by independence supporters"

In speech to ANC protest camp, activist criticises the current Catalan government's inaction on the independence struggle

Malena Ramajo

Monday, 17 of october of 2022 - 15:37

ANC calls protesters to camp in central Barcelona against Spain's "rotten" justice

ANC calls protesters to camp in central Barcelona against Spain's "rotten" justice

The pro-independence ANC aims to fill Plaça Catalunya with tents this weekend in campaign called "We accuse Spanish justice"

John McAulay

Thursday, 13 of october of 2022 - 23:05

Youth asks judge to jail Spanish policemen for beating him in Via Laietana police station

Youth asks judge to jail Spanish policemen for beating him in Via Laietana police station

Prosecutor makes opposing allegation: 2 years' jail for the youth for insulting and threatening the officers

Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 4 of october of 2022 - 22:18

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The Barcelona police figures for the Diada 2022 march turnout don't make sense

The Barcelona police figures for the Diada 2022 march turnout don't make sense

Guàrdia Urbana estimate of Catalan pro-independence rally attendance at 150,000 would mean a single person per square metre

Guillem RS

Monday, 12 of september of 2022 - 19:19

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The ANC challenges ERC as the Catalan independence movement resists on the street

The ANC challenges ERC as the Catalan independence movement resists on the street

Despite the tensions with the ERC party, civil group ANC successfully mobilized the movement for Sunday's Diada march

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 12 of september of 2022 - 00:22

Diada march 2022: Catalan independentism beats demobilization and flexes its muscles

Diada march 2022: Catalan independentism beats demobilization and flexes its muscles

Catalan National Assembly march far exceeds last year's figures and draws 700,000 people in another historic 'Diada'

John McAulay

Sunday, 11 of september of 2022 - 22:21

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700,000 Catalans march for independence as movement again shows its strength | VIDEO

700,000 Catalans march for independence as movement again shows its strength | VIDEO

Grass roots supporters of independence movement fill Barcelona streets in rally that police confirm was larger than last year

Lluís Bou

Sunday, 11 of september of 2022 - 19:59

Court throws out case against 200 protesters who blocked France-Spain border

Court throws out case against 200 protesters who blocked France-Spain border

Judge in Figueres court considers that the demonstrators occupying the motorway near La Jonquera did not commit disorder

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 8 of september of 2022 - 19:51

Catalan president Pere Aragonès will not attend the 'Diada' pro-independence march

Catalan president Pere Aragonès will not attend the 'Diada' pro-independence march

This year's Catalan National Day independence rally, organized by the ANC, aims to put "the heat on the institutions again"

John McAulay

Friday, 2 of september of 2022 - 18:47

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"Let's take a step forward": video for the Catalan independence march on 'Diada' 2022

"Let's take a step forward": video for the Catalan independence march on 'Diada' 2022

Catalan National Assembly finalizes its plans for September 11th rally, calling the whole independence movement to the street

Nura Portella

Monday, 29 of august of 2022 - 22:43

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Protest asks EU to investigate Rambla terror attack given Spain's "lack of reponse"

Protest asks EU to investigate Rambla terror attack given Spain's "lack of reponse"

On the fifth anniversary of the Jihadist van attack, demonstrators also criticised the "inaction" of the Catalan government

John McAulay

Wednesday, 17 of august of 2022 - 20:52

Coaches from around Spain booked for Barcelona rally backing 25% Spanish in schools

Coaches from around Spain booked for Barcelona rally backing 25% Spanish in schools

Escuela de Todos group is organizing transport from several Spanish cities for a demonstration on September 18th

John McAulay

Monday, 8 of august of 2022 - 21:15

Council for the Republic announces location for 1st October rally in Barcelona

Council for the Republic announces location for 1st October rally in Barcelona

Rally marking the 5th anniversary of the Catalan independence referendum calls to "defend the 1-O" and "win independence"

Lluís Bou

Thursday, 4 of august of 2022 - 20:10