Barcelona riot damage: shopkeepers count losses after 128 arrests

Riots in central Barcelona following an "anti-system" protest resulted in 128 arrests, including 72 minors, and damage to 23 businesses, with cleanup crews working Sunday morning to remove debris and broken glass. Shopkeepers reported significant losses, with flower vendors describing the scene as "war" and estimating a 40% sales drop. One eyewitness said rioters entered stores to loot, while others helped protect businesses. The city estimates €36,000 in damage to urban furniture, including 31 burned containers. The Barcelona Restaurant Guild criticized the police response as insufficient and demanded compensation. Several major brand stores were ransacked, including an eyewear shop where an employee spent the night guarding the premises after looters stole glasses and computer screens.