Catalonia

Spain must reverse Sánchez's anti-Israel policies after snap election, Vox lawmaker says

Vox MEP Juan Carlos Girauta calls for a “180-degree” foreign policy shift as the November 29 vote opens a campaign shaped by housing, corruption cases, Catalonia, migration, and Israel.

Member of the European Parliament Juan Carlos Girauta.
A helicopter conducts firefighting operations as wildfire burns in Pouzols-Minervois near Narbonne, France, July 2, 2026.

Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as 'battle resumes' against raging wildfires

SPANISH PRIME MINISTER Pedro Sánchez leaves at the end of a news conference before summer break, in Madrid, in July. In recent weeks, he has led unprecedented moves against Israel, the writer charges.

Spain's lower house calls on PM Sanchez to resign in non-binding vote

DAVID OBADIA, president of the Jewish Communities of Spain, presents the EMET-Truth Foundation.

New EMET-Truth Foundation launched to combat antisemitism in Catalonia


Spain's spy chief sacked over Pegasus case

The Israeli technology that was developed by NSO was also an issue in Israel when it was revealed that it had been used on Israeli citizens.

FILE PHOTO: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his wife Maria Begona Gomez Fernandez arrive ahead of the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan June 27, 2019

NSO's Pegasus spyware found on phones of Spanish PM, DM

The claim comes just weeks after reports that spyware from two Israeli companies was used against Catalonians.

 AN AERIAL view shows the logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group at one of its branches in the Arava Desert.

Catalan independence leaders targeted by NSO's Pegasus spyware - rights group

Describing the use of surveillance software as crossing a "red line," Catalan leader demanded explanations from the Spanish government.

The logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group is seen at one of its branches in the Arava Desert, southern Israel July 22, 2021.

Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona, in talks with PSG

Messi did not say what his immediate plans were, but French newspaper L'Equipe reported on Friday that he was set to join Paris St Germain.

  Soccer Football - Lionel Messi holds an FC Barcelona press conference - 1899 Auditorium, Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - August 8, 2021.

Salvador Dalí exhibit to open in Herzliya next month

Dali’s iconic art pieces include the lip sofa, liquid clocks, and the Lady Godiva sculpture, and are featured prominently in the collection.

Salvador Dali exhibit to open in Herzliya next month

Catalan TV host criticizes Israel during swimming competition

The comments come off the heels of the IDF's Operation Guardian of the Walls and heightened tensions among Israeli Jews and Palestinians.

Swimming race [Illustrative]

Catalan regional chief calls for independence vote after night of violence

Nearly 100 people were injured across the northeastern region on Wednesday in a third day of violence after Spain's Supreme Court sentenced nine Catalan leaders to lengthy jail terms.

A woman waves an Estelada (Catalan separatist flag) during a protest after Spain's Supreme Court jailed nine separatist leaders, triggering violent protests in the region, in Barcelona, Spain, October 17, 2019

A trek through Catalonia with two ex-Golani soldiers

What I learned about "the Jews of Spain" in the Pyrenees.

Catalan separatist supporters remove yellow crosses after a protest to demand the release of jailed Catalonian politicians, at Mataro's beach, north of Barcelona, Spain May 27, 2018

Kurdish citizens must demand their rights

Kurdish politicians should have listened to the warnings to delay or cancel the referendum.

An Israeli woman of Kurdish origin holds a Kurdish flag

Whither Catalonia?

The independence movement faces stiff opposition from Spain.

Unistas at a Barcelona pro-union street rally on October 29