Barcelona: Protests continue

Mass protests in Catalonia began on October 14 after the decision of the Supreme Court of Spain on the sentence to real prison terms of former representatives of the leadership of Catalonia for separatism and misuse of budget money.

The defendants are charged with violations that are related to the events of 2017 after in Catalonia.Spain) an independence referendum was held and Madrid declared the results illegal.

During the protests in Barcelona, excursion programs around the city are partially or completely canceled. Another rally of supporters of Catalan independence in Barcelona is expected on October 18. At Barcelona’s El Prat International Airport, protesters are also clashing with police.

According to media reports, columns are coming to Barcelona to participate in the protests - from Girona, Vic, Berga, Tarrega, Tarragona.

According to tour operators, the protests hardly affect the stay of Russian tourists in Barcelona. However, now due to the situation in the city, tour operators are changing routes and partially cancel excursions around Barcelona.

Most of the tour operators’ flights to Barcelona have already ended. The rest will end in the 20th of October.

There are regular flights to Barcelona and no restrictions.

Source: atorus