Manresa gang-rape trial: prosecutor to challenge conviction for lesser offense
Prosecutor seeks rape charges rather than controversial non-violent sexual abuse sentences for five men
November 6, 2019 01:45 PM
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Pro-independence head under investigation for comments about recent unrest
Prosecutor to look into accusations by unionist group that ANC president Elisenda Paluzie incited hatred and defended violence
November 6, 2019 12:47 PM
Eight out of every ten high school students have witnessed insults towards LGBTI people
A bulletin by the Third Sector Panel has called for more resources to prevent discrimination in education centers
November 5, 2019 02:19 PM
Outrage as Manresa gang-rape trial convicts five men for lesser offence
Feminists groups call protests in over 40 Spanish cities
November 4, 2019 02:59 PM
Protests as Spanish king visits Barcelona
Felipe VI attends awards ceremony in first trip to Catalonia since sentencing of independence leaders
November 4, 2019 11:59 AM
Protesters camping out in center of Barcelona expect 'tense' week
Campout participants reinforce tents against strong winds, hold talks and workshops, and make paella
November 3, 2019 03:59 PM
Municipal technicians review structure of building in Badalona ahead of demolition
105 residents have been evacuated as fire fighters assess damages
November 2, 2019 01:39 PM
Exiled Nicaraguan activist: 'People here could make connections between global issues'
Feminist human rights advocate Magaly Castillo has been living in Barcelona since June 2018 due to unrest in her home country
November 2, 2019 11:48 AM
Hundreds of people buy wine from cellar destroyed in flash flood
Visitors flock to Espluga de Francolí, near Tarragona, to purchase bottles recovered from mud
November 1, 2019 06:40 PM
Thousands of people visit cemeteries on All Saints' Day
Barcelona's nine cemeteries register a high number of visitors honoring deceased loved ones
November 1, 2019 05:33 PM
Court convicts five men of sexual abuse rather than gang rape
Another controversial ruling sees judges dismiss charges that group used violence or intimidation to sexually assault 14-year-old girl in Manresa
October 31, 2019 07:44 PM
500 students participate in pro-independence march through Barcelona on second day of camp protest
Union of Students backs 48-hour strike to bring Catalonia to "standstill"
October 31, 2019 05:31 PM
GitHub publishes Spanish police request to block protest group's app
Guardia Civil justifies demand by calling Tsunami Democràtic network "a criminal organization that promotes terrorist attacks"
October 30, 2019 01:07 PM
Students begin indefinite camp in Barcelona against 'repression'
200 young people pitch tents in central square to condemn imprisonment of independence leaders and demand return of "rights and freedoms"
October 30, 2019 12:18 PM
Catalonia's university students start indefinite strike
Stoppage to protest sentencing of political leaders and demanding changes to grading system affects number of institutions
October 29, 2019 07:29 PM
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