Catalonia

New EMET-Truth Foundation launched to combat antisemitism in Catalonia

Valls, Trias, PSC senator Gabriel Colomé, historian Adriá Fortet, the Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain (FCJE), and the Jewish Community of Barcelona presented the foundation on Monday.

DAVID OBADIA, president of the Jewish Communities of Spain, presents the EMET-Truth Foundation.
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Spain court probes alleged Hamas crypto financing tied to hair salon near Barcelona

Demonstrators clash with a riot police during a general strike called by Spanish unions in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in Barcelona, Spain, October 15, 2025

‘Pure Antisemitism’: Website blacklisting Jewish businesses in Catalonia taken down after complaint

Protesters hold banners and wave Palestinian flags during a rally in support of the people from Gaza, in the Palestinian territories, in Barcelona on January 20, 2024.

Jewish community files complaint over Catalonia map identifying Jewish, Israeli-linked businesses


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

Catalans and Jews

Numbering between 10,000 and 15,000, Barcelona’s Jews are not of the same opinion when it comes to Catalan independence.

Several Jews were among those attending a unity march in Barcelona on October 29, with a sea of Spanish and Catalan flags in the background

Rivlin addresses Spanish parliament, highlights democratic values, tolerance

"Spain and Israel are both young democracies...facing trials and turmoil abroad and at home," President Reuven Rivlin told Spanish lawmakers.

President Rivlin signs a guest book at the Spanish Parliament, November 2017

President Rivlin in Madrid: 'Spain for us is one country'

President Rivlin and First Lady Nechama were guests of honor at a state dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid hosted by Spanish King Felipe and Queen Letizia.

President Reuven Rivlin delivers remarks at a state dinner in Madrid, Spain, November 6, 2017.