Violent unrest broke out in central Barcelona on Saturday, October 24, 2026, after a youth gathering promoted on social media escalated into clashes with police. Reports from RTVE and Spain’s EFE news agency described looting attempts at shops, damaged storefronts, burning rubbish bins and street furniture, and objects thrown at Catalan police near Plaça de Catalunya. Authorities closed access to parts of the area and urged the public to stay away.
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The incidents occurred during a gathering associated with the “Institut Indignats” slogan, inspired by recent student mobilisations in France. Spanish media reported numerous arrests, including minors, while regional officials condemned the violence and distinguished criminal acts from the right to peaceful protest. The exact circumstances and details may continue to change as authorities investigate.
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