Spanish court blocks appointment of would-be Catalan ministers in jail
Jordi Turull and Josep Rull requested permission to take up their posts
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Catalan research group maps leukemia genome for first time
Researchers in Barcelona hope breakthrough will lead to development of new cancer therapies
Catalan mayor denounces attack by ‘fascist radicals’
Unionist supporters in balaclavas removed pro-independence installation in Canet de Mar
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
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
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
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
Man accused of attacking police officer during referendum arrested
Events reported at a Tarragona polling station include police removing ballot boxes and charging voters
LGBTQ community celebrates Day Against Homophobia
Events held around the country call for “effective implementation” of Catalan anti-discrimination law
Brussels rules out sending Spain to court over poor air quality
Ecologists in Action critical of European Commission decision and condemns “inaction” of Spanish authorities
Spanish court dismisses appeal by jailed Catalan leaders
Bassa, Forcadell, Romeva, Rull and Turull entered prison on March 23, and were just denied freedom while awaiting trial
How many are homeless in Barcelona?
Volunteers tallied the number at 956, with 2,099 sleeping in centers, in an action to raise public awareness about the issue
Spain's Supreme Court warns Germany: Don't commit 'same mistake' as Belgium
Spanish judge insists in letter to German prosecutor that European Arrest Warrant against Puigdemont "complies with all requirements" and criticizes Belgian judge for acting "against the principle of mutual trust"
Third European arrest warrant for Catalan officials abroad ‘likely’ says lawyer
Belgium has already rejected extraditing Toní Comin, Meritxell Serret, and Lluís Puig
Protests mark 7 months since pro-independence activists jailed
On October 16, Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart were sent to pre-trial prison for their role in the Catalan independence roadmap
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