Barcelona Protests: 100 Arrested After Looting and Vandalism

welt.de (German) —

Around 100 people were arrested during protests in Barcelona on Saturday, which involved looting, vandalism, and arson, prompting the mayor to promise consequences. Hundreds of youths followed a social media call for an unannounced demonstration, damaging street furniture, vehicles, and setting trash containers on fire. Over 220 police officers were deployed, and about a quarter of those arrested were minors. Catalan President Salvador Illa condemned the violence, while Mayor Jaume Collboni called it "unfounded violence and vandalism." Similar protests with violent incidents also occurred in French and Italian cities, with participants citing high living costs.


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