Civil society protests in support of democracy and referendum
Doctors, firefighters, clergy, students and professors all mobilized against recent Spanish actions
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22-Sept-17 TV News: 'Spanish Prosecutor threatens jail for sedition'
ACN | Barcelona22 September 2017 08:33 PM10 years in jail. That's what the Spanish law foresees for crimes of sedition. And that's what organizers of Wednesday's big protests in Barcelona could face. Today the Spanish Prosecutor filed a lawsuit for sedition against the big demonstrations, organized after police arrested 15 high-ranking...
HIGHLIGHTS
Barcelona hosts record-breaking aviation congress
Record number of airlines present at annual meeting of airports, airlines, and aviation...
More Spanish police officers sent to Catalonia to stop referendum
Rajoy cabinet spokesman says deployment of reinforcements is also a response to...
POLITICS
All Catalan officials arrested over referendum released with charges
The judge charged them with misappropriation of funds, breach of official duty and disobedience
Catalan president: ‘We have contingency plans to guarantee the referendum’
Carles Puigdemont says his government feels “strong” and ready to face “the...
The European Commission stays silent on Catalonia despite questioning
Meanwhile, members of the international community stands in support
SOCIETY & SCIENCE
Barcelona stevedores vote not to supply Spanish police ships
Dockworkers take decision “to defend civil rights" in assembly, while three vessels housing...
University of Barcelona leads way in organ donation initiative
Project aims to raise awareness and ultimately increase number of donors in EU and neighbouring...
BUSINESS
Spain officially takes over Catalonia’s finances
Around 4.5 billion euros blocked with Madrid directly paying public servants’ salaries
Three boats for additional police arrive in Catalonia
The large vessels in Barcelona and Tarragona are set to accommodate increased law enforcement...
Tesla unveils first showroom in Catalonia
Innovative US car company opens first dealership in Spain near to Barcelona with another planned...
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20 September 2017 08:31 PM
Three boats for additional police arrive in Catalonia
The large vessels in Barcelona and Tarragona are set to accommodate increased law enforcement leading up to October 1
15 September 2017 02:18 PM
Spain to take control of Catalonia's finances
The measure is to “guarantee that no euros are spent on illegal activities”, said Spanish treasury minister
20 September 2017 01:32 PM
Spain’s Guardia Civil raids Catalan government offices in big anti-referendum operation
Officers arrest 13 Catalan high-ranking officials in big anti-referendum operation
21 September 2017 04:37 PM
Spain officially takes over Catalonia’s finances
Around 4.5 billion euros blocked with Madrid directly paying public servants’ salaries
CULTURE
Catalan culture gets exposure in Venice and Buenos Aires
Barcelona becomes first city invited to Buenos Aires Architecture Biennale
Pilar Abel sued for Dalí paternity case fees
The ordeal lasted several months and included the exhumation of the artist’s remains
LIFE & STYLE
‘Game of Thrones: the exhibtion’ starts its world tour in Barcelona on October 28
Its largest public exhibition ever to feature original material from the set
Mietis and Elena Estaun the winners of 080 Barcelona Fashion week
Maria Fontanellas’ firm picks up national prize for emerging design while jewelry designer...
080 Barcelona Fashion kicks off with 37 Catalan designers on show
Children’s clothing brand Bóboli and Little Creative Factory open catwalk of fair’s 20th Edition
SPORTS
Match Preview: FC Barcelona vs Eibar
High-flying Barça returns home Tuesday night for a Week 5 Liga date with Eibar and a...
Barça ease past Betis to claim 2-0 win
Sergi Roberto and an own goal from Tosca saw Barça home with the woodwork denying Messi the...