Woman investigated for hate crime over banner reading ‘police go home’
"It was peaceful way to respond to police violence" on day of referendum, says Olga Ricomà
April 11, 2018 12:48 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Bid to rename Francoist streets in Lleida dismissed
Local groups takes city council to court for failing to comply with Historical Memory law
April 11, 2018 12:39 PM
3D printing generates €226M and over 2k jobs
This sector is defined as one with good visibility for the future, providing more and more uses for the technology
April 10, 2018 08:37 PM
Study finds defects in HIV virus can prevent Aids developing
Researchers in Catalonia, Tenerife and Madrid follow the cases of five long-term patients who need no treatment
April 10, 2018 07:19 PM
Major union warns of authoritarian turn in Spain
CCOO accuses ruling PP of taking advantage of Catalan crisis
April 10, 2018 02:51 PM
European Commission refuses to comment on terrorism accusations against Catalan activist
“The last time we checked, Spain is a democracy,” says EC spokesperson Margaritis Schinas
April 10, 2018 02:13 PM
Catalan police arrest six over parliament protests
Demonstrators investigated for offenses of public disorder and resisting the authorities
April 10, 2018 12:33 PM
From outrage to celebration: parties react to arrests of pro-independence activists
Seven protesters detained, with one accused of terrorism and rebellion
April 10, 2018 12:28 PM
Catalan police arrest four over parliament protests
Demonstrators investigated for offenses of public disorder and resisting the authorities
April 10, 2018 10:56 AM
Spanish police arrests pro-independence activists accusing them of rebellion and terrorism
The person detained is part of the Committees for the Defense of the Republic, which protested by cutting off highways and opening up tollbooths
April 10, 2018 09:02 AM
Spanish judiciary praised by king Felipe VI amidst controversy
As Spanish king commended the independence of Spain's judges, the judiciary comes under fire
April 9, 2018 08:12 PM
Street seller fashion takes to the runway
‘Top Manta’ employs undocumented immigrants, and this project aims to help with their situation
April 9, 2018 05:24 PM
Sugary drink tax reduces consumption by 20%
Study finds that since implementation, consumers of these products now ingest 107 calories per week
April 9, 2018 01:06 PM
Protests greet King Felipe on his return to Barcelona
Demonstration called against Spanish monarch in first trip to Catalonia since thousands protested his attendance of Mobile World Congress
April 9, 2018 11:42 AM
Spanish judges consider taking Puigdemont ruling to EU court
Supreme Court could challenge German decision not to extradite deposed president for rebellion
April 6, 2018 06:40 PM
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