According to local authorities, 350 thousand people participate in the protests, including representatives of 115 organizations.

It is noted that protesters are calling for the release of "political prisoners."

Earlier, Catalan Interior Advisor Mikel Buk announced his intention to investigate the actions of law enforcement officials, namely the Catalan police Mossos de Esquadra, during the riots in Barcelona.

It was reported that for the week of protests from October 14 to 20 in Barcelona, ​​nearly 600 people applied for medical help, and the damage caused by the riots could amount to € 2.7 million.

The protests in Barcelona began after a court sentenced Catalan politicians in a case to hold an independence referendum in 2017.

Details are in the material RT.