Tsunami Democràtic activists block main highway near French border
The group have called for a “massive” three-day mobilization of protest
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Protests and festive activities across Catalonia on election's eve
Peaceful atmosphere in events organized by Tsunami Democràtic, while some tension reported between alternative rally and police in Barcelona‘s city center
Olive oil harvest has begun as mixed fortunes predicted for producers
Siurana hopes to double olive oil production, whilst Les Garrigues is expected to only manage half of its productive potential
Spain’s Supreme Court orders electoral authority to guarantee that police in Catalonia will be able to vote
The electoral administration will have to establish "a voting procedure in the delegations of the Spanish government" and extend the deadline
PrEP anti-HIV medication now available in Catalonia
An estimated 2,500 at-risk people are expected to benefit from the drug
Tsunami Democràtic announce 'most ambitious action' for after general election
''Let's prepare for a three-day long September 11,'' as group urges people to take days off work
'Not even Russia behaves this way' - Baltic Way organizer berates Spain's handling of Catalonia crisis
Üloo Laanoja of Estonia responds to Spanish decree to restrict Internet platforms
Tsunami Democràtic confirms 'hundreds' of 'protest and culture' activities on day before general election
Anonymous pro-independence group plans events for "day of disobedience against the electoral authority and in favor of fundamental rights"
CDR testimony reveals plan to lock Catalan president in parliament on verdict day
Quim Torra denies "any link" with jailed pro-independence activists and questions the "conditions" under which the declaration was made
Josep's uncle returns from the war after more than 80 years
In a simple ceremony, Sabatés family receive the remains of a relative killed in the Civil War, thanks to government's genetic identification program
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
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
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
Outrage as Manresa gang-rape trial convicts five men for lesser offence
Feminists groups call protests in over 40 Spanish cities
Protests as Spanish king visits Barcelona
Felipe VI attends awards ceremony in first trip to Catalonia since sentencing of independence leaders
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