Barcelona, capital of commitment
Saturday’s march against the terror attacks is the latest demonstration in a long tradition of public dissent taken on to the city’s streets
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Public to be protagonists of anti-terror demonstration
Barcelona mayor plays down role of institutional figures in Saturday’s march and announces cultural event in Plaça Catalunya
Barcelona set to host world’s largest cardiology congress
More than 31,000 professionals from 140 countries to join five-day summit starting August 26
Second Catalonia attacks detainee released
Two of the four suspects remain in custody as evidence emerges of plans to attack top city landmarks and churches
Controversy over who knew the potential danger of Ripoll imam
Belgian police officer asked for information about Es Satty from colleague in Catalan police, but authorities claim exchange was unofficial
'Catalan News' launches daily news show in English
The program will cover the most important news in Catalonia from an international perspective
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
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
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
Two Barcelona attack suspects held without bail
Judge provisionally releases one detainee and extends detention of another
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
Major Trapero, an unlikely hero
Catalan police handling of the attacks' communication, in four languages and always urging calm, praised by citizens and politicians
Four suspects arrested appear before National Court
They spent the night in solitary confinement in Madrid
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
Not in my name
Catalonia’s Muslim community stands firm against terrorism
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