, the government department added a new alert to anyone visiting the EU country. Last week, people took to the streets in Madrid to protest the worsening cost of living crisis which is making getting by tougher in Spain. Thousands pf protesters demanded that the government help provide increased wages and pensions in line with inflation, which hit 8.9% in September. Brits heading to Spain have been urged to be wary of unrest ( Getty Images) A separate pro-independence demonstration in Barcelona on Thursday saw activists block the city airport and major roads as government ministers arrived to meet Catalan officials. Rail services were also disrupted. The El Prat airport has previously been targeted by pro-independence protesters after separatist leaders were imprisoned for attempting to launch a referendum on the topic. In its updated advice the Foreign Office warns: "Demonstrations, political gatherings, or marches may take place in Spain with little or no warning, particularly in cities. You should follow the advice of police and local authorities. "While the vast majority of demonstrations are peaceful, there is a risk of isolated incidents of unrest or violence. "If you're in and around areas where demonstrations are taking place, remain vigilant and move away quickly if there are signs of disorder." Generally Spain is a very peaceful country ( Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Street protests are not the only potential issue facing people head){kind=link}
The UK Foreign Office added a new alert to anyone travelling from the UK to Spain in the near future following a series of events in the EU country, with the department warning of potential ‘unrest’
Brits heading on Spain holidays have been issued a warning by the government over potential unrest and violence.
The UK Foreign Office has updated its advice to people travelling to the EU country following a series of street demonstrations.
On Friday (October 28), the government department added a new alert to anyone visiting the EU country.
Last week, people took to the streets in Madrid to protest the worsening cost of living crisis which is making getting by tougher in Spain.