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
Society
Current affairs and social issues
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
Valtonyc now in Belgium
Artist convicted over song lyrics refused to go to prison voluntarily as court deadline expires and press reports suggest he has left Spain to Europe
May 23, 2018 08:20 PM
Rapper Valtonyc will ‘not make it easy’ for authorities to jail him
Artist convicted over song lyrics refuses to go to prison voluntarily as court deadline expires and press reports suggest he has left Spain to Europe
May 23, 2018 06:34 PM
Spanish court blocks appointment of would-be Catalan ministers in jail
Jordi Turull and Josep Rull requested permission to take up their posts
May 22, 2018 12:49 PM
Catalan research group maps leukemia genome for first time
Researchers in Barcelona hope breakthrough will lead to development of new cancer therapies
May 22, 2018 12:32 PM
Catalan mayor denounces attack by ‘fascist radicals’
Unionist supporters in balaclavas removed pro-independence installation in Canet de Mar
May 22, 2018 11:58 AM
Five injured as group in balaclavas damage pro-independence installation
Row starts with the removal of yellow crosses in favor of jailed officials and ends with five injured and around thirty identified by police
May 21, 2018 09:26 PM
The ultimate guide to music festivals in Catalonia
Your guide to the best music festivals in Catalonia this summer. lineups, prices, dates, location and accommodation information
May 21, 2018 06:13 PM
Torra visits imprisoned officials
The Catalan president arrived at the Estremera prison in the morning and is then set to visit Alcalá-Meco and Soto del Real, all holding Catalan leaders
May 21, 2018 12:49 PM
Why doesn't Barcelona have a mosque?
Islam is one of the most practiced religions in the city, but there are limited options for worship in the Catalan capital
May 19, 2018 06:35 PM
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