Third European arrest warrant for Catalan officials abroad ‘likely’ says lawyer
Belgium has already rejected extraditing Toní Comin, Meritxell Serret, and Lluís Puig
May 16, 2018 08:21 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Protests mark 7 months since pro-independence activists jailed
On October 16, Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart were sent to pre-trial prison for their role in the Catalan independence roadmap
May 16, 2018 06:56 PM
Pasqual Maragall Foundation to launch study into early detection of dementia
Some 400 people between 60 and 80 will take part in program to prevent the disease five years before it develops
May 16, 2018 06:21 PM
Hip Hop artist Valtonyc to enter prison in coming days over lyrics
His lawyer plans to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg
May 16, 2018 03:04 PM
Three deposed ministers in Brussels court over extradition case
Lawyers of Meritxell Serret, Toni Comín and Lluís Puig hope "good news" could come of today's hearing
May 16, 2018 10:07 AM
France arrests six in relation to Barcelona attacks
Catalan and Spanish police collaborate with French counterparts to investigate international links
May 15, 2018 03:08 PM
Exiled minister’s lawyer calls actions of Spanish judiciary ‘unacceptable’
Aamer Anwar accuses Spain of “changing the rules of the game” but trusts Scottish court will reject Ponsatí’s extradition
May 15, 2018 01:56 PM
Spain suggests extraditing Puigdemont for sedition instead of rebellion
Judge proposes alternative criminal charges to German court
May 11, 2018 03:50 PM
Catalan students win US robotics prize for remote control wheelchair
High school team from Girona awarded in international competition
May 11, 2018 02:04 PM
Catalan hospital incorporates robot in surgical operations
Currently in trial period, if successful the technology will be used in 150 annual surgeries
May 11, 2018 01:22 PM
Judge dismisses charges against five teachers accused of hate speech
Court accepts for consideration lawsuits against four others in controversial case
May 11, 2018 11:55 AM
Madrid court summons Puigdemont’s traveling companions
Four men with the deposed president when he was detained by German police are called to testify in Spain’s National Court
May 10, 2018 06:06 PM
Motorbikes and scooters make up 41.2% of serious or deadly accidents on roads entering Barcelona
Transport type makes up 15% of vehicles used on roads leading in and out of capital
May 10, 2018 01:58 PM
Spain ‘obstructing’ investigation on police violence in Catalonia, says Amnesty
NGO warns case against crackdown on independence referendum hindered by prosecutor and Ministry of Interior
May 10, 2018 01:41 PM
Spanish parliament to debate on euthanasia decriminalization after Catalan initiative
Proposal by the Catalan chamber to be discussed in Madrid
May 10, 2018 01:34 PM
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