Podemos formally requests pardon for rappers Pablo Hasel and Valtònyc
Around 70 cultural entities file similar initiative as the jailed musician sees additional prison sentence confirmed
February 18, 2021 07:08 PM
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130 dumpsters and 9 vehicles burned, 33 arrested, 14 injured: figures from second night of riots
Protests against rapper's imprisonment in several cities as debate on police's use of foam bullets sparks up again
February 18, 2021 12:57 PM
Second night of protests against rapper's imprisonment
At least 29 people arrested across Catalonia as peaceful rallies descend into riots
February 17, 2021 06:50 PM
Russia and Israel condemn antisemitic speech made at neo-Nazi rally in Madrid
Demonstration paid tribute to Francoist volunteers who fought alongside Germany in Second World War
February 17, 2021 04:43 PM
Barcelona terror attacks trial: hearings end as three suspects await verdict
Public prosecutors request up to 41 years in prison for alleged members of cell that killed 16 people in 2017
February 17, 2021 01:20 PM
Imprisoned rapper Hasel ‘satisfied’ with ‘wave of outrage’ at protests
At least 15 arrests were made, and 33 protesters and 17 police officers injured during night's unrest
February 17, 2021 12:56 PM
Protests across Catalonia against imprisonment of Pablo Hasél
At least 15 people arrested in night of tension after rapper was imprisoned for "glorification of terrorism" and "slander against the crown" in lyrics and tweets
February 16, 2021 09:16 PM
Smoking to be banned on four Barcelona beaches in pilot test this summer
City council aims to raise awareness of health damage while curbing pollution of the sand and sea
February 16, 2021 03:51 PM
The tweets and songs for which rapper Hasel was imprisoned
Catalan artist sentenced to two years and nine months in jail for "glorification of terrorism" and "insulting" the Spanish crown and police
February 16, 2021 03:18 PM
'Freedom of speech imprisoned': reaction to rapper Hasél's arrest
Politicians, human rights groups, and artists speak out against Catalan musician's detention at Lleida University
February 16, 2021 01:15 PM
Rapper Pablo Hasél arrested in Lleida University after conviction for lyrics
Musician had barricaded himself after expiration of 10-day window he was granted to turn himself in
February 16, 2021 08:53 AM
Convicted rapper barricades himself in Lleida university: ‘They’ll have to blow it up to put me in prison’
Pablo Hasél was sentenced for speaking out against Spanish monarchy and glorifying terrorism
February 15, 2021 01:06 PM
Catalan election underway: Vote taking place amid Covid-19
Polling stations open from 9am to 8pm with specific times for those at risk and in quarantine
February 14, 2021 11:07 AM
'Rapping is not a crime': Artists and writers rally to support convicted musician
Online protest and new manifesto released ahead of tomorrow's deadline for Pablo Hasél to enter prison
February 11, 2021 07:31 PM
Rapper’s imprisonment looms as removed anti-monarchy murals prompt Barcelona's apologies
Around 200 Spanish artists including Joan Manuel Serrat, Pedro Almodóvar and Javier Bardem support convicted artist Pablo Hasél
February 9, 2021 01:17 PM
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