German prosecutor requests Puigdemont’s extradition for rebellion
Court to make final decision on deposed case of former Catalan president
June 1, 2018 01:28 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Catalan humorist in court again over additional tweets
Toni Albà, already investigated for slander, reiterates he “only wanted to make people laugh”
May 31, 2018 04:09 PM
Poverty has become chronic, warns charity
Càritas calls for more affordable housing for people in vulnerable situation
May 31, 2018 02:13 PM
Spain releases Putin critic following Interpol petition
Bill Browder was arrested in Madrid on Wednesday morning
May 30, 2018 02:13 PM
EU ‘sometimes’ lacks ‘courage’ to ‘protect infringed rights’, says daughter of jailed leader
Anna Forn places “hope” in European courts to solve issue of deposed officials in prison
May 29, 2018 07:50 PM
University of Barcelona in world top 100
Ranking also puts higher education centre 25th in Europe
May 29, 2018 12:45 PM
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
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
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