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
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Current affairs and social issues
Major union warns of authoritarian turn in Spain
CCOO accuses ruling PP of taking advantage of Catalan crisis
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
Catalan police arrest six over parliament protests
Demonstrators investigated for offenses of public disorder and resisting the authorities
From outrage to celebration: parties react to arrests of pro-independence activists
Seven protesters detained, with one accused of terrorism and rebellion
Catalan police arrest four over parliament protests
Demonstrators investigated for offenses of public disorder and resisting the authorities
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
Spanish judiciary praised by king Felipe VI amidst controversy
As Spanish king commended the independence of Spain's judges, the judiciary comes under fire
Street seller fashion takes to the runway
‘Top Manta’ employs undocumented immigrants, and this project aims to help with their situation
Sugary drink tax reduces consumption by 20%
Study finds that since implementation, consumers of these products now ingest 107 calories per week
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
Spanish judges consider taking Puigdemont ruling to EU court
Supreme Court could challenge German decision not to extradite deposed president for rebellion
UN expert urges Spain to give up rebellion charges
Special Rapporteur concerned over risks to rights of “protest and dissent” and calls for “dialogue” to resolve the political conflict
Agreement signed to advance studies in treatment of HIV
Pharmaceutical company Grifols to join forces with AIDS research institute IrisCaixa to further investigation into treatments for disease
Puigdemont leaves German prison
The deposed Catalan president says that "it's a shame for Europe to have political prisoners"
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