Wolfgang Schomburg: 'This was never a matter for criminal law'
Puigdemont's lawyer in Germany celebrates withdrawal of European Arrests Warrants and urges Spain to take a "reasonable approach" and drop the whole case
July 19, 2018 06:58 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Pioneer cohabitation project fights loneliness in old age
The participative communal space is set to be in a former factory in the Tarragona region
July 18, 2018 04:26 PM
All victims of La Rambla attacks to be recognized even after deadline
68 people already admitted for status of victim by Spanish home affairs ministry
July 18, 2018 02:06 PM
Catalan government auditor under investigation for hiding referendum funding
Rosa Vidal accused of obstructing case against pro-independence leaders
July 18, 2018 12:30 PM
Forest fires still a threat 20 years after Central Catalonia burnt
On the anniversary of the 1998 fire that destroyed 24,000 hectares, experts warn that the risk remains high
July 18, 2018 11:51 AM
Refugee-rescuing NGO, fire-preventing groups among those awarded with distinction
Laureates of Creu de Sant Jordi award also include association of jailed leaders' relatives, and man who lost an eye due to Spanish police violence during referendum
July 17, 2018 02:41 PM
Judge dismisses 43 allegations of injuries by police on October 1
In most cases actions of officers were considered proportionate or visual evidence was lacking
July 17, 2018 01:18 PM
Spanish police officer attacks Catalan journalist
Photographer Jordi Borràs claims assailant shouted “long live" Spain and Franco
July 17, 2018 11:12 AM
Barcelona mayor calls for ‘inclusive, safe and sustainable’ world cities at UN
Ada Colau presents 'Cities for Housing' declaration in New York, while foreign minister Ernest Maragall reports on Agenda 2030
July 16, 2018 07:59 PM
Divers find unexploded shell in Costa Brava
Submariners from Palamós spotted the artifact to be examined by police in next few days
July 16, 2018 11:58 AM
Hundreds in fascist protest against removal of Franco’s remains
Spanish government plans to turn El Valle de los Caídos into a place for “reconciliation”
July 16, 2018 11:42 AM
Heavy showers as authorities warn of intense rain
Storms over Catalonia’s central coastal area sees up to 40mm in 30 minutes
July 16, 2018 10:58 AM
Barcelona hospital carries out pioneer treatment for anorexia patients
Three out of the four individuals in the trial who received deep brain stimulation saw an improved prognosis
July 13, 2018 05:07 PM
Barcelona and Paris mayors join forces against speculation
Ada Colau calls on the Spanish government to regulate price of rent
July 11, 2018 02:47 PM
Road deaths increase 42% in first half of 2018
92 fatalities on Catalan roads up until June
July 11, 2018 01:27 PM
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