Prison officer critical of Catalan leaders' incarceration faces backlash
José Ángel Hidalgo summoned by Spanish penitentiary institution after publication of article condemning imprisonments
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Community center fire was ‘fascist attack’
After the building was set ablaze, members found nazi and fascist symbols inside
Catalan police leadership under investigation
The case against the Mossos d'Esquadra police chief Ferran López and six top officials transferred to Spain's national court
Spain arrests Puigdemont's traveling companions
Historian Josep Lluís Alay and two Catalan police officers were detained for some hours as prosecutor gathers evidence to charge them with aiding and abetting
Deposed Catalan minister freed on bail
Clara Ponsatí handed herself in to the Scottish Police and testified before court following a European Arrest Warrant issued by Spanish judiciary
Deposed Catalan minister freed on bond
Clara Ponsatí handed herself in to the Scottish Police and testified before court following a European Arrest Warrant issued by Spanish judiciary
Spain detains Catalan police officers traveling with Puigdemont
One officer was intercepted at the Barcelona airport while the other was apprehended near his residence
Court requests Puigdemont’s extradition for corruption
The deposed Catalan president is officially charged by the Spanish judiciary with rebellion and misuse of public funds
Deposed minister hands herself in to Scottish Police
Campaign to finance her defence raises more than double target amount in a few hours
Catalan hospital studies incorporation of robot to help patients
Use of state-of-the-art technology in health sector would be a first in the country
Court aims to charge Puigdemont’s traveling companions as accessories
Investigation is gathering evidence to charge four men with aiding and abetting the detained president
Open Arms founder ‘worried’ about possible prison sentences for members
Following refugee rescue operation, organization has been accused of “fostering illegal immigration”
Deposed minister to hand herself in to Scottish police
Clara Ponsatí will appear before court in Scotland on Wednesday over extradition case
Decision on Puigdemont in next few days “unlikely”, says German prosecutor
Unless judge overseeing his case decides otherwise, Catalan leader will remain in custody while awaiting extradition ruling
Protesters block Catalan highways to demand Puigdemont’s release
Committees in Defense of the Republic call on pro-independence supporters to obstruct major infrastructure
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