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Looting and fires in central Barcelona following youth protest
Over a hundred arrests, a quarter minors, 14 shops looted, and access closed in Plaça de Catalunya after the afternoon riots.
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Looting in 14 shops in Barcelona and nearly a hundred arrested
Around 600 youths caused looting in 14 shops, fires, and barricades in Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona. The Mossos arrested about a hundred people.
Security
Barcelona pursues those responsible for the disturbances in the city centre
Around a hundred arrests, a quarter minors, and 210 officers deployed after Saturday's looting and damage in central Barcelona.
Security
Around a hundred arrested during protest riots in Barcelona
Around a hundred people arrested, a quarter minors, after looting and police charges in Plaza de Cataluña during a student protest on Saturday.
Security
Search for the attacker of a doctor stabbed in Torelló, Barcelona
A doctor from the Torelló health centre was stabbed in the street after midnight. The Mossos d'Esquadra are searching for the attacker.
Security
A doctor from the CAP of Torelló stabbed in the early hours near the centre
A doctor from the CAP of Torelló was stabbed early this morning near Sant Fortià square. The Mossos are investigating whether it was a robbery or a random attack.
Security
L'Hospitalet sees a 16.24% reduction in crime with the Mossos' Pla Bastió
The Mossos' Pla Bastió reduces crime in L'Hospitalet by 16.24% between April and September 2026. Vehicle thefts fall by 43.2%.
Security
Barcelona doubles police offices for crime reporting by 2027
Barcelona plans to double its crime reporting offices by early 2027 under a new agreement.
Politics
Interior secretary Tomás Carrión resigns, returns to Santa Coloma
Tomás Carrión resigns as secretary general of Interior in Catalonia to return to Santa Coloma.
Environment
Catalonia battles multiple wildfires as summer heat intensifies
Seven major wildfires are currently affecting Catalonia amid rising summer temperatures.
Environment
Firefighters battle major wildfires in Sentmenat and Anoia as evacuations ordered
Major wildfires in Catalunya prompt evacuations affecting thousands as firefighters combat flames.
Environment
Catalonia faces unprecedented wildfire crisis amid extreme heat wave
Catalonia battles over 65 wildfires amid extreme heat conditions forcing mass evacuations.