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
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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
Jailed ministers question Spanish judiciary before judge
Deposed Foreign Affairs head defends “parliamentary immunity” while former Territory MP says there is no separation of powers in Spain during hearing
Open Arms to warn migrants of route to Europe’s dangers
Catalan NGO rescuing refugees in the Mediterranean prepares new project in sub-Saharan countries
Three deposed ministers appear in court
Supreme Court judge notifies Joaquim Forn, Raül Romeva and Josep Rull of the charges for which they face prosecution
Terrorism trial of ‘bar brawl’ youths begins
Amnesty demands terror charges against eight young men accused of attacking police officers be dropped
Closing Diplocat is 'unfair and arbitrary decision that goes against interests of Catalonia,' say former employees
Dismissed workers deny independence bias, insist Article 155 "does not enable" Spain to "dissolve autonomic bodies" and urge new government to reinstate public diplomacy council
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