Spanish government offers safe port to Catalan rescue ship carrying 87 migrants
Port of Algesires is 590 nautical miles from Open Arms vessel’s location, meaning “three more days” crossing Mediterranean
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Turtle born on Catalan beach
Hatchling taken to recovery centre to guarantee survival
Heatwave relents but warning remains in place
Temperatures surpass 40°C in many parts of Catalonia over scorching weekend
Immigration offices in Catalonia to double staff
“We will work to be useful to citizens,” says Spain’s delegate to country
Man accused of aggression against authority for protesting against Spanish judge at restaurant
Police temporarily arrest man for demonstration against Pablo Llarena
‘Buon viaggio’: Salvini mocks Catalan rescue ship with 87 migrants on board
Italy rejects safe harbor for Proactiva Open Arms
Barcelona terror attack remembered with online archive of memorial objects
Over 12,000 objects catalogued and digitalized into online exhibit
Jailed MPs demand right to equality before law
In their latest petition for freedom, three pro-independence leaders denounce their imprisonment while politicians abroad are free
Heatwave warning activated in Catalonia
Government issues advice on how to deal with soaring temperatures expected until middle of next week
Attacks on political symbols in public decrease since May
Number of incidents falls from 93 to 33 in July, with home affairs minister saying it needs to be zero
Masked gang remove independence flags and threaten residents with knife
Group identified by Catalan police involved in similar recent incident
Unionists double-down on effort to remove pro-independence symbols from public spaces
Ciutadans urges followers to “clean illegal separatist propaganda" off streets
Barcelona attacks: Camp Nou target for terrorists
Other objectives included Eiffel tower, Razzmatazz concert hall, and gay bars
Two arrested in anti-jihadist operation
Raid in the Catalan town of Mataró
Heat wave hits Catalonia
Temperatures are expected to rise to mid-30s, dropping again starting August 8
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