International Observatory of Studies on Terrorism

Law Enforcement

Eleven arrested for jihadist terrorism in Catalonia: They had already targeted objectives Radical Islamism is consolidating as the main threat to security across Europe. Meanwhile, Catalonia is the cradle of this phenomenon in southern Europe.

March 7, 2025   

(E-Notícies) The Mossos d’Esquadra, in collaboration with the National Police and the Italian police, have managed to dismantle a terrorist organization linked to jihadist doctrine. This operation resulted in the arrest of eleven individuals, with most of the arrests made in Barcelona […]

Law Enforcement

Catalonia concentrates 30% of jihadists in Spain It is estimated that more than 80% of these mosques in Spain are located in Catalonia, Salafists control one in three mosques, becoming a focus of radicalization.

February 26, 2025   

(EDATV) 30% of jihadists in Spain are in Catalonia, raising concerns among authorities. In 2024, 13 of the 49 anti-jihadist operations in the country were carried out in this region. This represents 25% of the total interventions conducted. The information comes from […]