Street riots break out in Spain In Barcelona, Spain, dozens of young people dressed in black took to the streets to protest against high prices and cuts in social benefits.
Robberies of shops, burning of buildings and cars, acts of vandalism and clashes with law enforcement forces began in the city. National Guard forces blocked access to the city center, and stones and bottles were thrown at them. The demonstrators confirm their connection to similar demonstrations in France and the unity of the slogans among Spanish and French demonstrators. The unrest in Barcelona comes as protests spread across Europe. In addition to France and Spain, disaffected young rioters are also in Belgium, Portugal, Albania, Italy and Serbia.