Daily Curiosity

General Knowledge · Question

What did the Spanish autonomous community of Catalonia ban in 2010, that took effect in 2012?

Answer

Bullfighting

The story behind the answer

Bullfighting is correct. Catalonia’s parliament voted in 2010 to ban bullfighting on animal-welfare grounds, and the law took effect on January 1, 2012. The ban reflected both rising animal-rights sentiment and Catalonia’s distinct cultural identity; it did not target other Spanish traditions like flamenco or generic fiestas.

Context: Spain has a long bullfighting history, but opposition has grown. The Canary Islands had already prohibited bullf

More to discover