Terror attack mastermind received 4 police visits while in jail
Spanish intelligence admitted to being in touch with Abdelbaki Es Satty
August 7, 2018 02:26 PM
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Current affairs and social issues
Homeless organization calls on Barcelona to provide air-conditioned shelters in heatwaves
“People who live on streets suffer a lot from high temperatures, strong sun and dehyrdration,” says director of La Fundació Arrels
August 7, 2018 01:39 PM
Images of terrorists preparing for Barcelona and Cambrils attacks come to light
La Razón publishes photos of jihadist cell making explosive belts
August 7, 2018 12:28 PM
Spanish government offers safe port to Catalan rescue ship carrying 87 migrants
Port of Algesires is 590 nautical miles from Open Arms vessel’s location, meaning “three more days” crossing Mediterranean
August 7, 2018 11:41 AM
Turtle born on Catalan beach
Hatchling taken to recovery centre to guarantee survival
August 6, 2018 05:04 PM
Heatwave relents but warning remains in place
Temperatures surpass 40°C in many parts of Catalonia over scorching weekend
August 6, 2018 12:03 PM
Immigration offices in Catalonia to double staff
“We will work to be useful to citizens,” says Spain’s delegate to country
August 3, 2018 07:18 PM
Man accused of aggression against authority for protesting against Spanish judge at restaurant
Police temporarily arrest man for demonstration against Pablo Llarena
August 3, 2018 06:55 PM
‘Buon viaggio’: Salvini mocks Catalan rescue ship with 87 migrants on board
Italy rejects safe harbor for Proactiva Open Arms
August 3, 2018 02:34 PM
Barcelona terror attack remembered with online archive of memorial objects
Over 12,000 objects catalogued and digitalized into online exhibit
August 2, 2018 06:27 PM
Jailed MPs demand right to equality before law
In their latest petition for freedom, three pro-independence leaders denounce their imprisonment while politicians abroad are free
August 2, 2018 02:49 PM
Heatwave warning activated in Catalonia
Government issues advice on how to deal with soaring temperatures expected until middle of next week
August 2, 2018 02:25 PM
Attacks on political symbols in public decrease since May
Number of incidents falls from 93 to 33 in July, with home affairs minister saying it needs to be zero
August 2, 2018 01:03 PM
Masked gang remove independence flags and threaten residents with knife
Group identified by Catalan police involved in similar recent incident
August 1, 2018 07:46 PM
Unionists double-down on effort to remove pro-independence symbols from public spaces
Ciutadans urges followers to “clean illegal separatist propaganda" off streets
August 1, 2018 07:11 PM
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