What young protesters in the recent riots have to say
Thousands have taken to the streets to express discontent after the arrest of Catalan rapper Pablo Hasel for over a week
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Protests continue one week on from rapper's jailing
112 people arrested and 77 injured over first 7 days of protests
Seventh night of protests against jailing of rapper Pablo Hasel
A few dumpsters burnt down in Barcelona but intensity of march lower than first days of rallies
Sexual harassment allegations rock Barcelona Theater Institute
Joan Ollé suspended as performing arts school opens investigation into abuse cases
Sixth night of protests in solidarity with jailed rapper Pablo Hasel
Demonstrations this week have descended into violent clashes between protesters and police
Love and heartbreak are most common pop music subjects, UOC study finds
Report on Billboard number ones considers conceptualization of love over 7 decades
Rapper Pablo Hasel's imprisonment: fifth night of protests in Catalonia
Large chain stores were looted and at least 15 people were arrested
Rapper Pablo Hasel's imprisonment: fifth night of protests in Catalonia
Demonstrators call for freedom of speech and condemn police violence
Freemuse condemns Spanish government for jailing of rapper Pablo Hasél
"Laws need to be changed" says Denmark-based organization which advocates for artistic freedom
Fourth night of demonstrations calling for jailed rapper's release
Pablo Hasel was sentenced for glorifying terrorism and slandering monarchy in tweets and songs
Student strike and protests in support of imprisoned rapper Hasel
‘Amnesty’ for jailed-politicians and freeing musician among requests
Protests against rapper's imprisonment continue for a third night in a row
Demonstrations condemning Pablo Hasel's conviction have turned into violent confrontations between protesters and police
Podemos formally requests pardon for rappers Pablo Hasel and Valtònyc
Around 70 cultural entities file similar initiative as the jailed musician sees additional prison sentence confirmed
130 dumpsters and 9 vehicles burned, 33 arrested, 14 injured: figures from second night of riots
Protests against rapper's imprisonment in several cities as debate on police's use of foam bullets sparks up again
Second night of protests against rapper's imprisonment
At least 29 people arrested across Catalonia as peaceful rallies descend into riots
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