Catalonia urged to authorize AstraZeneca vaccine to over 55s despite Spain’s ban
Doctors and pharmacists demand widening of current age range or at least vaccinating all essential workers
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'Shooting 26 million' in ex-military WhatsApp chat is 'freedom of expression,' not crime
Public Prosecutor's Office says chat mentioning coup not intended to incite violence
Outrage as Spanish princesses get Covid vaccine on visit to former king in Abu Dhabi
Spain’s vice president says "debate on the utility of the monarchy is growing bigger with every new scandal"
Eight protesters in pre-trial detention for burning a police van in Barcelona
Detainees are charged with attempted murder and belonging to a criminal organization
Spanish king and president to visit SEAT Martorell factory this week
Monarch was met with widespread protests on last trips to Catalonia
Protests against rapper's arrest coordinated by chat groups used during 2019 riots, study finds
Network of Telegram groups calling rallies against Pablo Hasel’s detention was already at play when pro-independence leaders were sentenced
Protests in support of Pablo Hasel resume across Catalonia
Five mildly injured and at least 14 people arrested as demonstrators damage banks, stores, police vehicles and a police station, and central hotels
Clashes at protest for rapper Pablo Hasel's release in Terrassa
At least seven people arrested as rally descends into violence
Covid restrictions eased for gyms, large stores, universities and school trips
British variant detected in schools and nursing homes, accounts for 40% of total new infections
Health system mismanagement during pandemic hit most vulnerable hardest, says report
Amnesty International finds primary care in Catalonia and Spain was not prepared to deal with the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak
Sea of pink: peach and nectarine trees blossom in western Catalonia
With only county residents able to visit, Aitona's Fruitourism initiative shares images online
What young protesters in the recent riots have to say
Thousands have taken to the streets to express discontent after the arrest of Catalan rapper Pablo Hasel for over a week
Protests continue one week on from rapper's jailing
112 people arrested and 77 injured over first 7 days of protests
Seventh night of protests against jailing of rapper Pablo Hasel
A few dumpsters burnt down in Barcelona but intensity of march lower than first days of rallies
Sexual harassment allegations rock Barcelona Theater Institute
Joan Ollé suspended as performing arts school opens investigation into abuse cases
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