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Antisemitic graffiti on Barcelona’s Maimonides Synagogue, April 17, 2023. (Courtesy European Jewish Congress)
July 7, 2026, 11:51 am
French Jews say they were chased by mob in Barcelona chanting ‘baby murderers’
Spanish Jewish community reports woman wearing keffiyeh shouted antisemitic, anti-Israel slogans, was then joined by dozens of others who followed tourists to their hotel
By Stuart Winer
A general view of Barcelona, Spain, on July 7, 2015. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
January 26, 2026, 1:04 am
Over 20 Jewish graves desecrated in Barcelona cemetery
Community spokesperson links attack to map published by anti-Israel activists marking Jewish, Israeli sites; denounces ‘despicable antisemitic act’
By AFP and ToI Staff
Rioters break the shop window of a Starbucks during anti-Israel demonstrations in Barcelona on October 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu Parra)
January 5, 2026, 5:02 pm
Spanish map of Jewish and ‘Zionist’ businesses taken down amid uproar
Numerous Jewish organizations complained about the project, which listed more than 150 Jewish and Israeli institutions, saying it ‘echoed the darkest chapters in history’
By Zev Stub
Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrators rally during a protest in Barcelona, Spain, October 4, 2025. (AP/Emilio Morenatti)
January 2, 2026, 10:34 am
Spanish Jews warn map of local Jewish and ‘Zionist’ businesses will lead to violence
The project lists more than 150 Jewish and Israeli businesses, schools and organizations in Catalonia, with the goal of ‘understanding how Zionism operates’
By Zev Stub
Rioters break the shop window of a Starbucks during anti-Israel demonstrations in Barcelona on October 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu Parra)
October 16, 2025, 11:53 am
Anti-Israel rioters break store windows, light fires as thousands march in Barcelona
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
By ToI Staff
Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrators rally during a protest in Barcelona, Spain, October 4, 2025. (AP/Emilio Morenatti)
October 4, 2025, 8:59 pm
Mass marches held in Barcelona, Rome as anti-Israel protesters rally across Europe
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
By AP and ToI Staff
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (R) is seen on board of a vessel of a civilian flotilla, carrying pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel activists, and humanitarian aid and aiming to break the blockade of the Gaza Strip, moored at Barcelona port on September 1, 2025 (Lluis GENE / AFP)
September 2, 2025, 11:13 am
Gaza flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg sets sail for 2nd time after storm delay
Activists cheer ‘Free Palestine’ as boats leave Barcelona port, hours after they were forced back to city by high winds
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Boats of the flotilla aimed at breaking the blockade of the Gaza Strip, moored at the port of Barcelona, on August 31, 2025 (Lluis GENE / AFP)
September 1, 2025, 2:59 pm
Storm forces Thunberg’s blockade-busting Gaza flotilla back to port in Barcelona
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
By AP and ToI Staff
Now-mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni speaks at the headquarters of the Socialist Party of Catalonia (PSC) in Barcelona on May 28, 2023 after the local and regional elections held in Spain. (Lluis Gene/AFP)
August 22, 2025, 12:58 pm
After cutting ties with Israel, Barcelona mayor barred from entering country
Jaume Collboni had been slated to land in Tel Aviv Friday evening, but was informed that he would not be granted a visa
By ToI Staff
Protesters hold banners and wave Palestinian flags during an anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian rally in Barcelona on January 20, 2024 (LLUIS GENE / AFP)
May 31, 2025, 12:59 pm
Barcelona ends ‘friendship agreement’ with Tel Aviv over Gaza war
City’s mayor says relationship ‘unviable’; council also votes to end institutional ties with Israeli government
By AFP
'Karaoke,' a film screening at Seret Film Festival in Barcelona, stars Sasson Gabay and Rita Shukrun. (Greenwich Entertainment via JTA)
February 16, 2024, 1:46 am
Israeli film festival in Barcelona still on after venue change due to harassment campaign
Anti-Israel groups claim victory, ‘respect for call for cultural boycott,’ as family-owned theater cancels event due to their threats
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Then-mayoral candidate Jaume Collboni speaks at the Socialist Party of Catalonia's headquarters in Barcelona on May 28, 2023, after the local and regional elections in Spain. (Lluis Gene/AFP)
September 5, 2023, 8:06 pm
Barcelona mayor renews ‘sister city’ ties with Tel Aviv, reversing predecessor’s move
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
By Orge Castellano
Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau speaks on May 28, 2023, after the local and regional elections held in Spain. (Joseph Lago/AFP)
June 2, 2023, 8:27 am
Barcelona mayor who cut ties with Tel Aviv loses reelection bid
Ada Colau, who generated backlash with her move to end twin city agreement, defeated by former mayor she unseated in 2015
By Orge Castellano
Former US president Barack Obama, film director Steven Spielberg, and singer Bruce Springsteen join staff at the Amar restaurant in Barcelona, Spain, April 27, 2023. (Instagram screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 29, 2023, 7:55 pm
Obama, Spielberg and Springsteen dazzle Barcelona restaurant
Famous customers, in town for The Boss’s concert, enjoy seafood meal before posing with staff for photo
By Michael Horovitz
Antisemitic graffiti on Barcelona’s Maimonides Synagogue, April 17, 2023. (Courtesy European Jewish Congress)
April 26, 2023, 11:31 pm
For 2nd time in a month, Barcelona synagogue vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti
Perpetrators write ‘Why are they killing Palestinians’ outside Chabad center; follows a similar incident in another shul on Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day
By Canaan Lidor
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