The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/barcelona/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Barcelona | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/barcelona/ 32 32 Over 20 Jewish graves desecrated in Barcelona cemetery https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-20-jewish-graves-desecrated-in-barcelona-cemetery/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:04:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3741304 Community spokesperson links attack to map published by anti-Israel activists marking Jewish, Israeli sites; denounces 'despicable antisemitic act'

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]]> Spanish map of Jewish and ‘Zionist’ businesses taken down amid uproar https://www.timesofisrael.com/spanish-map-of-jewish-and-zionist-businesses-taken-down-amid-uproar/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:02:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3727081 Numerous Jewish organizations complained about the project, which listed more than 150 Jewish and Israeli institutions, saying it 'echoed the darkest chapters in history'

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]]> Spanish Jews warn map of local Jewish and ‘Zionist’ businesses will lead to violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/spanish-jews-fear-that-map-of-local-zionist-businesses-will-lead-to-violence/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:34:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3725284 The project lists more than 150 Jewish and Israeli businesses, schools and organizations in Catalonia, with the goal of 'understanding how Zionism operates'

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]]> Anti-Israel rioters break store windows, light fires as thousands march in Barcelona https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-rioters-break-store-windows-light-fires-as-thousands-march-in-barcelona/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:53:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3666466 Some 15,000 protest Gaza war despite truce, hold signs calling peace plan a 'farce'; protesters gather outside Israeli basketball team's hotel, try to block way to stadium

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]]> Mass marches held in Barcelona, Rome as anti-Israel protesters rally across Europe https://www.timesofisrael.com/mass-marches-held-in-barcelona-rome-as-anti-israel-protesters-rally-across-europe/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:59:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3656144 Protests also called in Madrid, Lisbon and Dublin to demonstrate against Israel's interception of Gaza-bound flotilla, day after 2 million join general strike in Italy against war

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]]> Gaza flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg sets sail for 2nd time after storm delay https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-flotilla-carrying-greta-thunberg-sets-sail-for-2nd-time-after-storm-delay/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:13:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632273&preview=true&preview_id=3632273 Activists cheer 'Free Palestine' as boats leave Barcelona port, hours after they were forced back to city by high winds

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]]> Storm forces Thunberg’s blockade-busting Gaza flotilla back to port in Barcelona https://www.timesofisrael.com/storm-forces-blockade-busting-gaza-flotilla-back-to-port-in-barcelona/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:59:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3631706 Global Sumud Flotilla, led in part by Swedish climate and anti-Israel activist, says it chose to 'prioritize safety,' after facing 35 mph winds near Spain

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]]> After cutting ties with Israel, Barcelona mayor barred from entering country https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-cutting-ties-with-israel-barcelona-mayor-barred-from-entering-country/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:58:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3625610 Jaume Collboni had been slated to land in Tel Aviv Friday evening, but was informed that he would not be granted a visa

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]]> Barcelona ends ‘friendship agreement’ with Tel Aviv over Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/barcelona-ends-friendship-agreement-with-tel-aviv-over-gaza-war/ Sat, 31 May 2025 09:59:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3562368 City's mayor says relationship 'unviable'; council also votes to end institutional ties with Israeli government

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]]> Israeli film festival in Barcelona still on after venue change due to harassment campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-film-festival-in-barcelona-still-on-after-venue-change-due-to-harassment-campaign/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:46:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3225470 Anti-Israel groups claim victory, 'respect for call for cultural boycott,' as family-owned theater cancels event due to their threats

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]]> Barcelona mayor renews ‘sister city’ ties with Tel Aviv, reversing predecessor’s move https://www.timesofisrael.com/barcelona-mayor-renews-sister-city-ties-with-tel-aviv-reversing-predecessors-move/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:06:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3088909 Jewish federation of Spain welcomes decision by Jaume Collboni, who says he's not endorsing Israel and that his first official mayoral trip will be to West Bank

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]]> Barcelona mayor who cut ties with Tel Aviv loses reelection bid https://www.timesofisrael.com/barcelona-mayor-who-cut-ties-with-tel-aviv-loses-reelection-bid/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:27:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3026245 Ada Colau, who generated backlash with her move to end twin city agreement, defeated by former mayor she unseated in 2015

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]]> Obama, Spielberg and Springsteen dazzle Barcelona restaurant https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-spielberg-and-springsteen-dazzle-barcelona-restaurant/ Sat, 29 Apr 2023 16:55:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3005387 Famous customers, in town for The Boss's concert, enjoy seafood meal before posing with staff for photo

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]]> For 2nd time in a month, Barcelona synagogue vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-2nd-time-in-a-month-barcelona-synagogue-vandalized-with-anti-israel-graffiti/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:31:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3003830 Perpetrators write 'Why are they killing Palestinians' outside Chabad center; follows a similar incident in another shul on Israel's Holocaust Memorial Day

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]]> Antisemitic graffiti scrawled on Barcelona’s largest synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/antisemitic-graffiti-scrawled-on-barcelonas-largest-synagogue/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:58:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2997579 Vandals spray-paint 'Free Palestine from the river to the sea,' leave letters accusing Israel of 'genocide'; rabbi blames Spanish city's mayor for suspending twinning with Tel Aviv

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