Barcelona police update car fleet with cutting edge technology
Hybrid hatchbacks will be kitted with number plate detectors, as well as equipment to better attend accidents
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Puigdemont’s travel companions freed without preventive measures
Two Catalan police and a historian present at time of deposed president’s arrest are accused of aiding and abetting
Puigdemont’s closest ally fails to show up in Spanish Court
Josep Maria Matamala and three others accompanying the Catalan leader when he was detained in Germany are suspected of aiding and abetting
Catalan president takes Rajoy to court
Ousted Spanish president accused of breach of official duty
German prosecutor requests Puigdemont’s extradition for rebellion
Court to make final decision on deposed case of former Catalan president
Catalan humorist in court again over additional tweets
Toni Albà, already investigated for slander, reiterates he “only wanted to make people laugh”
Poverty has become chronic, warns charity
Càritas calls for more affordable housing for people in vulnerable situation
Spain releases Putin critic following Interpol petition
Bill Browder was arrested in Madrid on Wednesday morning
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
University of Barcelona in world top 100
Ranking also puts higher education centre 25th in Europe
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
Catalan ombudsman demands release of jailed leaders
Rafael Ribó calls for “trial with all guarantees”
Tobacco consumption falls to all-time low in Catalonia
One in four people over 14 years old considered as daily or occasional smokers
Punk singer held by Spanish police over lyrics at concert
Controversy comes amid succession of prison sentences for rappers
Mayor bans yellow crosses in beach; protesters lay down yellow towels instead
Police detain man who tried to damage pro-independence installation
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