### [2026-10-26](/feed/2026/10/26/index.md)

##### 2026 European unrest
# Protests and riots are held in Bilbao, Spain, after and during a political event hosted by far-right commentator Vito Quiles. At least nine people are arrested. 

The fires reach at least six cars and a police motorcycle after the anti-fascist marches; meanwhile, Security places the cancellation of the agitator at 4:06 p.m., before he announced it on social media...


### Sources:

1. [El Constitucional](https://www.elconstitucional.es/en/communities/basque-country/riots-in-bilbao-after-the-failed-call-of-ultra-agitator-vito-quiles-at-least-nine-arrested-and-cars-burned_9424_102.html)

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