LGBTQ community celebrates Day Against Homophobia
Events held around the country call for “effective implementation” of Catalan anti-discrimination law
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Current affairs and social issues
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
Pasqual Maragall Foundation to launch study into early detection of dementia
Some 400 people between 60 and 80 will take part in program to prevent the disease five years before it develops
Hip Hop artist Valtonyc to enter prison in coming days over lyrics
His lawyer plans to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg
Three deposed ministers in Brussels court over extradition case
Lawyers of Meritxell Serret, Toni Comín and Lluís Puig hope "good news" could come of today's hearing
France arrests six in relation to Barcelona attacks
Catalan and Spanish police collaborate with French counterparts to investigate international links
Exiled minister’s lawyer calls actions of Spanish judiciary ‘unacceptable’
Aamer Anwar accuses Spain of “changing the rules of the game” but trusts Scottish court will reject Ponsatí’s extradition
Spain suggests extraditing Puigdemont for sedition instead of rebellion
Judge proposes alternative criminal charges to German court
Catalan students win US robotics prize for remote control wheelchair
High school team from Girona awarded in international competition
Catalan hospital incorporates robot in surgical operations
Currently in trial period, if successful the technology will be used in 150 annual surgeries
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