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Spain: Global Sumud Flotilla Sets Sail from Barcelona

A global fleet of over 50 civilian vessels from 44 countries, part of the largest maritime mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, was forced to return to a port in Barcelona on Sunday, August 31, due to unsafe weather. The flotilla, called the Global Sumud Flotilla, which includes activists, humanitarians, doctors, and supplies, successfully set sail the following evening. By mid-Tuesday, the group had reached about 45 nautical miles from Barcelona.

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Global Sumud Flotilla Vessels Return to Barcelona Due to Bad Weather

The Global Sumud Flotilla is setting off again from the Port of Barcelona, September 1, 20256, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The twenty boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla that had to return on Sunday night to the Port of Barcelona due to bad weather have started to leave progressively since 19.30 hours on Monday to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla departed Sunday from Barcelona's Moll de la Fusta with some 300 people, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Vessels Return to Barcelona Due to Bad Weather

The Global Sumud Flotilla is setting off again from the Port of Barcelona, September 1, 20256, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The twenty boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla that had to return on Sunday night to the Port of Barcelona due to bad weather have started to leave progressively since 19.30 hours on Monday to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla departed Sunday from Barcelona's Moll de la Fusta with some 300 people, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Vessels Return to Barcelona Due to Bad Weather

The Global Sumud Flotilla is setting off again from the Port of Barcelona, September 1, 20256, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The twenty boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla that had to return on Sunday night to the Port of Barcelona due to bad weather have started to leave progressively since 19.30 hours on Monday to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla departed Sunday from Barcelona's Moll de la Fusta with some 300 people, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Vessels Return to Barcelona Due to Bad Weather

The Global Sumud Flotilla is setting off again from the Port of Barcelona, September 1, 20256, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The twenty boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla that had to return on Sunday night to the Port of Barcelona due to bad weather have started to leave progressively since 19.30 hours on Monday to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla departed Sunday from Barcelona's Moll de la Fusta with some 300 people, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Sumud Flotilla Vessels Return to Barcelona Due to Bad Weather

The Global Sumud Flotilla is setting off again from the Port of Barcelona, September 1, 20256, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The twenty boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla that had to return on Sunday night to the Port of Barcelona due to bad weather have started to leave progressively since 19.30 hours on Monday to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla departed Sunday from Barcelona's Moll de la Fusta with some 300 people, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris FC vs Metz - Paris

Dimitri Colau during the French L1 football match between Paris FC and FC Metz at Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris, France on August 31, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom Flotilla Ready To Set Sail For Gaza - Istanbul

Ada Colau, a politician and former mayor of Barcelona for the past 8 years, is posing on the AK Deniz, the main ship of the Freedom Flotilla in Tuzla, Istanbul on April 23, 2024 ‘Today I’m here because Barcelona became the first big city in Europe to suspend relations with Israel a year ago, but it’s not enough. The situation has worsen and the genocide against Palestinian people continues. It’s not enough to talk about it and we have to act. As a politician I have to do anything that’s possible. I’m here to defend human rights, peace and justice for Palestinian people and for all humanity. We’re ready and we are waiting to sail to deliver humanitarian aid and food. There’s a lot of pressure now to block the mission from Israel, the United States and Germany. But I’m only afraid because the genocide is continuing in Gaza.’ Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom Flotilla Ready To Set Sail For Gaza - Istanbul

Ada Colau, a politician and former mayor of Barcelona for the past 8 years, is posing on the deck of the AK Deniz, the main ship of the Freedom Flotilla in Tuzla, Istanbul on April 23, 2024 ‘Today I’m here because Barcelona became the first big city in Europe to suspend relations with Israel a year ago, but it’s not enough. The situation has worsen and the genocide against Palestinian people continues. It’s not enough to talk about it and we have to act. As a politician I have to do anything that’s possible. I’m here to defend human rights, peace and justice for Palestinian people and for all humanity. We’re ready and we are waiting to sail to deliver humanitarian aid and food. There’s a lot of pressure now to block the mission from Israel, the United States and Germany. But I’m only afraid because the genocide is continuing in Gaza.’ Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom Flotilla Ready To Set Sail For Gaza - Istanbul

Ada Colau, a politician and former mayor of Barcelona for the past 8 years, is posing on the deck of the AK Deniz, the main ship of the Freedom Flotilla in Tuzla, Istanbul on April 23, 2024 ‘Today I’m here because Barcelona became the first big city in Europe to suspend relations with Israel a year ago, but it’s not enough. The situation has worsen and the genocide against Palestinian people continues. It’s not enough to talk about it and we have to act. As a politician I have to do anything that’s possible. I’m here to defend human rights, peace and justice for Palestinian people and for all humanity. We’re ready and we are waiting to sail to deliver humanitarian aid and food. There’s a lot of pressure now to block the mission from Israel, the United States and Germany. But I’m only afraid because the genocide is continuing in Gaza.’ Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom Flotilla Ready To Set Sail For Gaza - Istanbul

Ada Colau, a politician and former mayor of Barcelona for the past 8 years, is posing on the AK Deniz, the main ship of the Freedom Flotilla in Tuzla, Istanbul on April 23, 2024 ‘Today I’m here because Barcelona became the first big city in Europe to suspend relations with Israel a year ago, but it’s not enough. The situation has worsen and the genocide against Palestinian people continues. It’s not enough to talk about it and we have to act. As a politician I have to do anything that’s possible. I’m here to defend human rights, peace and justice for Palestinian people and for all humanity. We’re ready and we are waiting to sail to deliver humanitarian aid and food. There’s a lot of pressure now to block the mission from Israel, the United States and Germany. But I’m only afraid because the genocide is continuing in Gaza.’ Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom Flotilla Ready To Set Sail For Gaza - Istanbul

Ada Colau, a politician and former mayor of Barcelona for the past 8 years, is posing on the AK Deniz, the main ship of the Freedom Flotilla in Tuzla, Istanbul on April 23, 2024 ‘Today I’m here because Barcelona became the first big city in Europe to suspend relations with Israel a year ago, but it’s not enough. The situation has worsen and the genocide against Palestinian people continues. It’s not enough to talk about it and we have to act. As a politician I have to do anything that’s possible. I’m here to defend human rights, peace and justice for Palestinian people and for all humanity. We’re ready and we are waiting to sail to deliver humanitarian aid and food. There’s a lot of pressure now to block the mission from Israel, the United States and Germany. But I’m only afraid because the genocide is continuing in Gaza.’ Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestine Protests Across Spain

The former mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau, makes a statement to the media during a demonstration in support of Palestine, on January 20, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Solidarity Network Against the Occupation of Palestine, has called a Day of mobilization for Palestine at the state level for the end of the genocide in Palestine, the end to the trade of arms and security equipment to Israel and the rupture of relations with the country. More than 130 organizations have joined the call to be held with protests in more than 75 cities in Spain. Photo by Lorena Sopêna / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese entrepreneur awarded Casa Asia prize in Spain

STORY: Chinese entrepreneur awarded Casa Asia prize in Spain DATELINE: April 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the awarding ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MARGARET CHEN, Casa Asia prize winner 3. various of the awarding ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MARGARET CHEN, Casa Asia prize winner STORYLINE: Chinese entrepreneur Margaret Chen was awarded the Casa Asia prize in Economy and Business on Friday at Barcelona's City Hall. The award recognizes Chen's contribution in forging business links between China and Spain and for her work as founder of China Club (Spain) think tank, which helps integrate Chinese professionals into Spanish society. The ceremony included the presence of Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau and other officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Spain and Madrid City Council. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MARGARET CHEN, Casa Asia prize winner "Naturally, I appreciate all prizes and they provide me with a lot of motivation to do

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Chinese New Year celebrations held in Barcelona

STORY: Chinese New Year celebrations held in Barcelona DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): WANG CUN, Barcelona resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JIAHUI, Barcelona resident & Vice president of Hanfu Feiyu Association 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): LEI, Barcelona resident 5. various of Chinese food STORYLINE: Spain's Barcelona has kicked off the Chinese New Year celebrations to mark the Spring Festival, which fell on Jan. 22 this year. Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau and China's Consul General in Barcelona Lin Nan on Saturday jointly launched the activity, which attracted thousands of people. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): WANG CUN, Barcelona resident "We want to celebrate with Spanish people, so that they can learn about the Chinese New Year. People try Chinese food and drinks, enjoy the festival and have a good time." SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JIAHUI, Barcelona resident & Vice president of Hanfu Feiyu Association