Spain sixth worst EU member state in perception of judicial independence
Main reason given for low ranking is “interference or pressure” from government over courts
May 28, 2018 04:33 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Catalan ombudsman demands release of jailed leaders
Rafael Ribó calls for “trial with all guarantees”
May 28, 2018 02:23 PM
Tobacco consumption falls to all-time low in Catalonia
One in four people over 14 years old considered as daily or occasional smokers
May 28, 2018 02:07 PM
Punk singer held by Spanish police over lyrics at concert
Controversy comes amid succession of prison sentences for rappers
May 27, 2018 05:48 PM
Mayor bans yellow crosses in beach; protesters lay down yellow towels instead
Police detain man who tried to damage pro-independence installation
May 27, 2018 02:22 PM
Balcony politics
Barcelona offers visitors a wide flag landscape on the façades of its buildings
May 27, 2018 12:24 PM
Family of prisoners to meet with MEPs in Strasbourg
Next week, those close to jailed Catalan leaders, Valtonyc, and jailed individuals in the Altsasu case will travel to France to meet with EU members of parliament
May 25, 2018 03:02 PM
Remembering the Civil War: training spaces turned to museums
For the 80th anniversary of arrival of Republican forces in the area, the memorial’s mess hall was restored and opened
May 25, 2018 02:22 PM
Spanish police raids Barcelona region authority
29 arrested for alleged misuse of funds
May 25, 2018 01:04 PM
Tàrrega to honor graves of International Brigade soldiers
Historical memory initiative aims to restore tombs of two volunteers buried in local cemetery
May 24, 2018 07:53 PM
International arrest warrant issued against rapper Valtonyc
In his latest tweet, the artist said he “would not make it easy” for Spanish authorities to imprison him
May 24, 2018 02:55 PM
Spanish police operation underway at Barcelona region authority
29 arrested for alleged misuse of funds so far
May 24, 2018 02:30 PM
Support for Valtonyc in Brussels after rapper's possible exile
Media reports state that musician has left the country
May 24, 2018 02:07 PM
33 years' jail for former People’s Party treasurer for corruption plot
Spain’s ruling force fined 250k for benefiting from the fraud, with ringleaders facing 37 to 51 years behind bars
May 24, 2018 12:11 PM
Protests in Barcelona demand freedom for prisoners
President makes surprise appearance at one calling on people to “defend dignity of Catalonia”
May 23, 2018 08:29 PM
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