Extraditing Assange to US would 'criminalize work of journalists'
Catalan associations warn against setting "irreparable" precedent "threatening freedom of information"
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'Substantial minority' of Brits in Catalonia yet to get TIE card
Age In Spain attributes this to lack of knowledge and not wishing to deal with red tape
Cemetery destroyed by vandals thought to be looking for jewellery
Bones scattered across site, cremation niches emptied, and gravestones damaged in Aguilar de Segarra burial place
Child killed by father will officially not carry murderer's surname
2-year-old found dead in hotel was first fatality registered in Catalonia as a crime aiming to cause pain to mother
Self-determination top topic for Catalans discussing Europe online with 52% of mentions
Trust in European institutions is low in Catalonia, in line with southern European countries, says report
Over 1,300 nurses quit since start of pandemic amid worsening of mental health
Association says there is an 'insufficient' number of professionals, far from EU average
'We won't pay': activists force ticket barriers open to denounce commuter train service
'Batec' movement believes Spain is not investing enough in Catalan railway network, as protest has limited impact
Court sets 2-week deadline for government to introduce Spanish quota in schools
Magistrates order education minister to give instructions and set controls to make sure 25% of teaching is in Spanish and not all in Catalan
Barcelona named 'greatest city on Earth' by The Telegraph
UNESCO World Heritage Sites, restaurants, airport, beach among features contributing to high ranking
One dead in workplace accident in Valls’ IKEA logistical hub
Tragedy happened around 7am and causes are still under investigation
Three out of four Pyrenees residents in favor of 2030 Winter Olympics, says poll
Counties where Games could take place to vote on event in referendum on July 24
Ukrainian journalist residing in Catalonia arrested over international arrest warrant
Anatoly Shariy released but passport withheld as extradition case continues
Education unions call four-day strike for end of May and early June
Protests to be held on May 25 and June 9 and partial strikes on May 17 and June 2
Activists open barriers to Arc de Triomf commuter trains to denounce 'disastrous' Renfe service
Batec youth group encourages fare-dodging from May 11: "We won't pay until Madrid does!"
Fire in apartment block in outskirts of Barcelona causes multiple deaths
Three people have died and one person is seriously injured after the blaze that has since been extinguished
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