Report refutes Spanish claims of Catalan ‘fake news’
Accusations based on "inaccurate data" according to internet expert who sent document to UK parliament
April 20, 2018 02:22 PM
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Open Arms ship docked in Italy sails again
Catalan NGO to resume refugee rescue operation a month later
April 20, 2018 01:13 PM
Toll of Spanish police officers injured on referendum day reduced to 111
Spanish government initially put number of officers wounded during the operation to stop the vote at 431
April 20, 2018 11:58 AM
ETA apologizes to victims ahead of dissolution
Basque terrorist organization asks for "forgiveness" as Spanish government says announcement comes late but is a consequence of group’s defeat
April 20, 2018 10:56 AM
Institutional violence up in Catalonia, says human rights group
Irídia documents 80 cases since January, half related to protests following Puigdemont arrest
April 19, 2018 04:48 PM
Misuse of public funds accusations against Catalan leaders up to €1.9M
Court elevates the alleged spending despite Spanish treasury minister claiming “not a single euro” was used
April 19, 2018 01:28 PM
Catalans living abroad increases 6.4% in 2017
Latest figures reveal 302,525 now reside overseas
April 19, 2018 01:14 PM
Stop Mare Mortum denounces refugee deaths in Mediterranean
In a performance, the organization reminded onlookers of the tragedy which saw close to 900 refugees drown off the shores of Lampedusa
April 18, 2018 06:51 PM
Spanish treasury minister said referendum was not publicly funded; judge wants proof
Court prosecuting Catalan leaders for misuse of funds asks for clarifications
April 18, 2018 04:38 PM
Catalan civil organizations launch campaign to go international
Topics covered by institutions include Catalan language, law, pacifist movement, mountaineering and scouting, among others
April 18, 2018 01:37 PM
More jailed leaders in court amid change of strategy
Ministers Bassa and Turull, and former Parliament president Forcadell face judge after other imprisoned politicians criticized Spain’s judiciary
April 18, 2018 11:25 AM
Extradition hearing for Catalan leaders in Belgium postponed
Comín, Puig and Serret to appear in court on May 16 after prosecutor requests more information to Spain
April 18, 2018 10:12 AM
Spanish court may seek Puigdemont’s extradition for sedition
Supreme Court could give up charges of rebellion after German court rejects accusations of violence
April 17, 2018 04:32 PM
Jailed ministers question Spanish judiciary before judge
Deposed Foreign Affairs head defends “parliamentary immunity” while former Territory MP says there is no separation of powers in Spain during hearing
April 17, 2018 01:33 PM
Open Arms to warn migrants of route to Europe’s dangers
Catalan NGO rescuing refugees in the Mediterranean prepares new project in sub-Saharan countries
April 17, 2018 12:40 PM
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