Prisoner who killed cook had shown 'positive' development, justice minister says
Gemma Ubasart admits to Parliament that inmate had no external incentives to leave jail
March 21, 2024 10:26 AM
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Neymar's father announces he will not help Dani Alves pay bail
"I hope Daniel finds the answers he is looking for with his family. For us the matter is over," says footballer's dad
March 21, 2024 08:16 PM
69% of LGBTQI+ people suffer 'some type of discrimination' at work
UGT union and Observatory against LGBTQIphobia to sign an agreement to guarantee the community's labor rights
March 21, 2024 01:15 PM
Alves to spend at least one more night in jail after failing to post €1m bail
Former Barça footballer can leave prison pending his appeal against rape conviction
March 21, 2024 04:22 PM
Sixena frescoes trial to proceed after court dismisses former culture minister's appeal
Police moved artworks from Lleida Museum to monastery in neighboring Aragon in 2017
March 21, 2024 03:53 PM
1 in 5 cases at SOS Racisme in 2023 were for discrimination in social rights
Anti-racist organization took forward 130 new reports of racism, 20 more than in 2022
March 21, 2024 12:28 PM
Ex-Barça player Dani Alves to be released from prison on €1m bail
Barcelona court grants football star temporary release from jail as he awaits appeal in rape case
March 20, 2024 11:41 AM
Meeting between prison unions and government ends without agreement
Executive spokesperson considers the meeting is "only the beginning" and rules out resignations workers demand
March 20, 2024 03:45 PM
Barça pay homage to social legacy of club legend Johan Cruyff
4,000 children in Catalonia participate in Cruyff Foundation schemes that use football as a tool for community cohesion
March 20, 2024 03:01 PM
Ex-Barça player Dani Alves asks for temporary release pending appeal
Prosecutor and victim's lawyer ask for footballer to remain in jail, citing flight risk
March 19, 2024 01:15 PM
Justice to increase security measures for CIRE workers in Catalan prisons
Killing of cook by inmate sparks protests by jail staff demanding more resources
March 18, 2024 08:43 PM
Prison staff block access to jails on fresh day of protests
Around 4,000 prisoners remain in cells as safety dispute rumbles on
March 18, 2024 10:38 AM
Protesting prison staff could face sanctions, justice minister says
Gemma Ubasart says confinement of prisoners in cells is worse than during pandemic
March 18, 2024 12:28 PM
Catalan government braces for more prison staff protests
Authorities do not rule out police intervention to ensure prison stability if demonstrations escalate
March 17, 2024 01:53 PM
Catalonia's free menstrual products initiative benefits 225,000 people in ten days
Groundbreaking campaign provides menstrual cups, cloth pads and absorbent underwear
March 17, 2024 12:40 PM
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