Student strike and protests in support of imprisoned rapper Hasel
‘Amnesty’ for jailed-politicians and freeing musician among requests
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‘Amnesty’ for jailed-politicians and freeing musician among requests
Demonstrations condemning Pablo Hasel's conviction have turned into violent confrontations between protesters and police
Around 70 cultural entities file similar initiative as the jailed musician sees additional prison sentence confirmed
Protests against rapper's imprisonment in several cities as debate on police's use of foam bullets sparks up again
At least 29 people arrested across Catalonia as peaceful rallies descend into riots
Demonstration paid tribute to Francoist volunteers who fought alongside Germany in Second World War
Public prosecutors request up to 41 years in prison for alleged members of cell that killed 16 people in 2017
At least 15 arrests were made, and 33 protesters and 17 police officers injured during night's unrest
At least 15 people arrested in night of tension after rapper was imprisoned for "glorification of terrorism" and "slander against the crown" in lyrics and tweets
City council aims to raise awareness of health damage while curbing pollution of the sand and sea
Catalan artist sentenced to two years and nine months in jail for "glorification of terrorism" and "insulting" the Spanish crown and police
Politicians, human rights groups, and artists speak out against Catalan musician's detention at Lleida University
Musician had barricaded himself after expiration of 10-day window he was granted to turn himself in
Pablo Hasél was sentenced for speaking out against Spanish monarchy and glorifying terrorism
Polling stations open from 9am to 8pm with specific times for those at risk and in quarantine
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