40 organizations denounce 'human rights violations' in Spain to UN
Most alleged infringements presented in Geneva relate to protest, freedom of expression, and political participation in Catalonia
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Over 70% in Spain think state is not going in right direction, says EU poll
While more of those surveyed believe Spanish democracy works, it remains back of the queue in Europe
Tsunami Democràtic calls for ‘massive’ protest for Barça-Madrid clásico
The group complains about the clubs not agreeing to make their message “visible from the stands and the field”
Catalan social housing foundation wins World Habitat Awards' gold prize
Hàbitat3 manages 490 social homes lodging over 1,300 people, mainly in Barcelona's metropolitan area
Over 500 emergency calls around Catalonia due to heavy rains
Downpours on Wednesday and Thursday flooded basements, felled trees, disrupted traffic and trains, while thousands were left without power
Music teacher investigated for alleged sexual abuse of minors pleads not guilty of rape
Top Barcelona court orders Sabadell court to join all cases against defendant
Public transport tickets undergo change to benefit frequent travelers
New 10-journey 'T-Casual' will be €1.15 more expensive, with 'T-Usual' granting unlimited journeys for 30 days for less than current equivalents
Catalonia down slightly in global PISA student rankings
Scores for science and mathematics fell in Catalan schools taking part in 2018 international assessment program
Mexican journalist in Barcelona speaks out despite threats
Yanely Fuentes, currently in Catalan capital as part of 'Barcelona protects Mexican journalists' program, also participated in 'Cities defending humans rights'
COP 25: Catalan government urges ‘crucial’ results from climate summit in Madrid
Government delegation attends global meeting to tackle climate emergency
Building of 15,000 homes by Costa Brava halted
Projects stopped as government launches more restrictive environmental regulation
Catalonia's 'marathon' drive to raise cash for medical research
December sees La Marató telethon drum up millions for projects on a range of illnesses, from AIDS and Alzheimer's to cancer and diabetes
Residence of Andorra's religious head of state branded with pro-choice message
Leftist pro-independence youth organization Arran claims responsibility for branding of Seu d'Urgell building in Catalan Pyrenees
Influential Tamil poet says Catalan Trial was ‘an attack on freedom of expression’
Rudhramoorthy Cheran believes his community and Catalonia should exercise self-determination
World AIDS Day: from deadly early days to promising medical advances
As AIDS Day is commemorated globally, we review the epidemic’s evolution to the advent of PrEP, the HIV prevention pill
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