Chomsky among top academics calling for ‘immediate’ release of Catalan leaders
Scholars from over a hundred universities sign a letter against the “repression” representing a “permanent stain on European democracy”
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Spanish intervention halts Sant Jordi institutional events
Following Article 155, the traditional mass and blessing of roses will not be held; only government open doors and performances maintained
Report refutes Spanish claims of Catalan ‘fake news’
Accusations based on "inaccurate data" according to internet expert who sent document to UK parliament
Open Arms ship docked in Italy sails again
Catalan NGO to resume refugee rescue operation a month later
Toll of Spanish police officers injured on referendum day reduced to 111
Spanish government initially put number of officers wounded during the operation to stop the vote at 431
ETA apologizes to victims ahead of dissolution
Basque terrorist organization asks for "forgiveness" as Spanish government says announcement comes late but is a consequence of group’s defeat
Institutional violence up in Catalonia, says human rights group
Irídia documents 80 cases since January, half related to protests following Puigdemont arrest
Misuse of public funds accusations against Catalan leaders up to €1.9M
Court elevates the alleged spending despite Spanish treasury minister claiming “not a single euro” was used
Catalans living abroad increases 6.4% in 2017
Latest figures reveal 302,525 now reside overseas
Stop Mare Mortum denounces refugee deaths in Mediterranean
In a performance, the organization reminded onlookers of the tragedy which saw close to 900 refugees drown off the shores of Lampedusa
Spanish treasury minister said referendum was not publicly funded; judge wants proof
Court prosecuting Catalan leaders for misuse of funds asks for clarifications
Catalan civil organizations launch campaign to go international
Topics covered by institutions include Catalan language, law, pacifist movement, mountaineering and scouting, among others
More jailed leaders in court amid change of strategy
Ministers Bassa and Turull, and former Parliament president Forcadell face judge after other imprisoned politicians criticized Spain’s judiciary
Extradition hearing for Catalan leaders in Belgium postponed
Comín, Puig and Serret to appear in court on May 16 after prosecutor requests more information to Spain
Spanish court may seek Puigdemont’s extradition for sedition
Supreme Court could give up charges of rebellion after German court rejects accusations of violence
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