Protests sweeping several European countries have spread to Spain, where a youth demonstration in Barcelona turned violent.
Globalinfo.az reports that Reuters released this information.
According to reports, a group of demonstrators, mostly dressed in black, gathered at Barcelona’s Plaça de Catalunya on October 24, where they looted shops, smashed storefronts, and set fire to rubbish bins.
Police intervened, leading to clashes with the protesters.
A total of 100 people were detained during the incidents. Catalonia’s Minister of the Interior, Nuria Parlon, stated that approximately 25 percent of those detained were minors.
It was reported that the unrest resulted in more than 30 fires and damaged 14 shops.
The demonstration was reportedly organized on social media under the slogan “Institut Indignats.” The movement was inspired by student protests held in France in recent weeks.
Demonstrations with various social and political demands took place across France, Italy, Spain, Albania, and other European countries on October 24. While the reasons vary by nation, key grievances include the cost of living, housing affordability, education, and pension rights.
Aliyar Khalil
Globalinfo.az
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