Barcelona to strengthen security in key areas
Meeting of Local Security Board decides to increase police presence in the city while mayor announces permanent memorial to attack victims on La Rambla
August 23, 2017 07:47 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Preventing the Catalonia attacks: what went wrong?
Some news reports suggest imam behind Ripoll terrorist cell had a history that could have pointed to his radicalization
August 23, 2017 05:55 PM
Mossos in the Europol: What does the law actually say?
The European police agency regulations foresee "direct contacts" with competent authorities such as the Catalan police corps but Spain has not allowed it yet
August 23, 2017 01:58 PM
Two Barcelona attack suspects held without bail
Judge provisionally releases one detainee and extends detention of another
August 23, 2017 10:58 AM
Barcelona ‘stronger than ever’ in wake of attack
With local authorities confirming very few cancellations, the Catalan capital responds defiantly to the massacre with business as usual on Les Rambles
August 22, 2017 07:48 PM
Major Trapero, an unlikely hero
Catalan police handling of the attacks' communication, in four languages and always urging calm, praised by citizens and politicians
August 22, 2017 01:32 PM
Four suspects arrested appear before National Court
They spent the night in solitary confinement in Madrid
August 22, 2017 11:02 AM
How the van driver escaped from La Rambla
Death toll rises to 15 as car owner stabbed at Barcelona city limits is included in attack casualties
August 21, 2017 08:04 PM
Not in my name
Catalonia’s Muslim community stands firm against terrorism
August 21, 2017 07:58 PM
La Rambla attacker shot dead in police operation
The suspect was taking shelter in central Catalan village
August 21, 2017 05:17 PM
Ripoll, the Catalan home of terrorist cell in shock
‘I’d rather see him jailed than dead’ says mother of fugitive van driver as Muslim community in Pyrenean town copes with aftermath of attack
August 21, 2017 04:39 PM
Over 8,300 people sign condolence book in Barcelona
Tribute extended until next Friday after citizens lined up for two hours on Saturday
August 21, 2017 01:19 PM
Abouyaaqoub confirmed as van driver
Home affairs minister says that there is no evidence that the fugitive has left the area but investigators do not rule it out
August 21, 2017 10:54 AM
Terrorists had been planning the attacks for over six months in Alcanar
Investigators still searching for one attacker, likely to be the driver of the van in La Rambla
August 20, 2017 06:20 PM
Big mass in Sagrada Familia basilica to honor Barcelona attacks’ victims
Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont and the Kings of Spain, among the attendees
August 20, 2017 12:31 PM
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