Snow falls in Barcelona area
With temperatures dropping to zero in some places, more snow could be on the way
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Event held in solidarity with Catalan leaders in jail and abroad
“It’s a constant uncertainty,” says partner of former official in Belgium
Amnesty calls on Spain to release jailed Catalan leader
Prolonged imprisonment is “excessive” and “disproportionate”
Up north, new homeless centre offers warm beds
In the northern town of Girona, the Sarraïnes home can welcome 17 who would otherwise sleep on the street
Clown taken to court over photo with Spanish police officer
Months after the picture went viral, he says police officers are "going after" him, and is accused of disobedience from referendum day
Spanish Supreme Court keeps pro-independence leader in prison
Judge argues there is risk of repeat offense, as Sànchez “maintains his pro-independence ideology”
Judges denounce Spanish government ‘interference’ in judiciary
Association of Judges for Democracy calls executive’s attempts to influence court decisions “unacceptable”
Heavy snow affects roads, schools and power supply
Some areas register the heaviest snowfall seen in the past 15 years
Pre-trial prison for corruption ringleaders
Judge accepts prosecution’s request to jail Fèlix Millet and Jordi Montull
Prosecution asks for pre-trial prison for corruption ringleaders
Main figures in ‘Palau’ case considered “very high risk” of fleeing while awaiting judgement
Roads closed after heavy snow in northern Catalonia
Rail and school transport services also interrupted in some areas
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
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
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
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
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