Spanish Supreme Court keeps pro-independence leader in prison
Judge argues there is risk of repeat offense, as Sànchez “maintains his pro-independence ideology”
February 6, 2018 02:30 PM
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Judges denounce Spanish government ‘interference’ in judiciary
Association of Judges for Democracy calls executive’s attempts to influence court decisions “unacceptable”
February 6, 2018 12:19 PM
Heavy snow affects roads, schools and power supply
Some areas register the heaviest snowfall seen in the past 15 years
February 5, 2018 07:03 PM
Pre-trial prison for corruption ringleaders
Judge accepts prosecution’s request to jail Fèlix Millet and Jordi Montull
February 5, 2018 03:22 PM
Prosecution asks for pre-trial prison for corruption ringleaders
Main figures in ‘Palau’ case considered “very high risk” of fleeing while awaiting judgement
February 5, 2018 12:30 PM
Roads closed after heavy snow in northern Catalonia
Rail and school transport services also interrupted in some areas
February 5, 2018 11:22 AM
Jailed pro-independence minister kept in jail
Judge leaves him behind bars for risk of repeat offense, although he stepped down as MP last month
February 2, 2018 01:45 PM
New service aims at early detection of hereditary cancer
Some 5% of breast and colon tumors are inherited, with the number of cases expected to rise significantly in the next few years
February 1, 2018 07:31 PM
Spanish colonel tells court the law had to come “before the public well-being” on referendum day
Official in charge of security operation during independence referendum criticizes Catalan police in Supreme Court
February 1, 2018 05:58 PM
Spain’s judicial case against Catalan independence explained
Supreme Court investigates 28 officials and activists in Catalonia, including Carles Puigdemont and four leaders in prison
January 31, 2018 06:15 PM
Catalan actor testifies in court after tweeting about Spanish judge
Toni Albà, investigated for slander, claims he “only wanted to make people laugh” with his comments
January 31, 2018 10:56 AM
Security heightened at Catalan Parliament
Police controls have been strengthened and police officers are even searching the trunks of vehicles
January 30, 2018 01:23 PM
Some 30% of expats unable to vote in December election, says report
Catalansalmon.com criticizes current system for its “lack of transparency” and calls for an extension to voting period
January 26, 2018 06:37 PM
Bitcoin Community in Barcelona is thriving
Since inception in 2013, organization promoting use of cryptocurrency boasts membership of over 2,400 people
January 26, 2018 04:53 PM
Catalan border controls strengthened ahead of Puigdemont’s debate
Several police vehicles set a control and even searched some cars, including their trunks
January 26, 2018 01:44 PM
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