Civil society leader Jordi Sánchez demands to be released
The lawyers of the former Catalan National Assembly president claim that his imprisonment “undermines several fundamental rights”
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Catalan civil servants organize against Spain’s takeover of the government
The employees recognize the ‘authority and legitimacy’ of the Catalan government which was deposed by Madrid
ANC to throw massive ‘Concert for the Freedom of Political Prisoners’ on December 2
Held in the Barcelona Olympic Stadium with capacity for 60,000, the performance will raise funds for legal fees
Remains of over 30 Civil War soldiers found in mass grave
Lleida dig uncovers bodies from both sides of conflict as excavation program put on hold due to direct rule
Students to launch first “university” rocket into space
Final countdown set for 2022, if they break though the atmosphere´s Karman barrier, it would be the first university rocket built from scratch to reach such heights
Spain's Attorney General dies at 66
José Manuel Maza passed away in Argentina after being sent to hospital due to an infection
Hundreds take to the streets in Barcelona to protest against fascism
Tensions arose with the appearance of far-right groups
“Barcelona ready” to host European Medicines Agency HQ
The Catalan capital has a lot to offer despite “complexity” of current situation, says Ada Colau meeting with former mayors to defend the city's candidacy
Chief suspect behind Barcelona attacks was informant for Spanish intelligence
Three months after deadly events, Spain’s secret service admits it was in contact with imam
Catalan teacher arrested for criticizing Spain's Guardia Civil online
The incriminating posts were not specified, said Manel Riu upon his release
Barcelona City Council approves measure to deny permits for far-right protests
The Catalan People’s Party and Ciutadans voted against proposal, while Barcelona in Common, ERC, PSC, CUP, the Democratic Group, and an independent voted in favour
One month later, pro-independence grass-root leaders are still in prison awaiting trial
Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart are behind bars while under investigation for sedition
The first European community center dedicated to the HIV/AIDS prevention pill opens in Barcelona
BCN PrEP·Point follows up with individuals who take the medication “on their own accord” and aims to help research its effects
Alliance of European Cities Against Violent Extremism meets in Barcelona
The summit, including mayors and representatives from 40 European cities and 18 countries concluded that prevention is key
Wounded man on October 1 files a complaint against Spanish police forces
Roger Español aims to be the last wounded by a rubber bullet and calls for Spain to prohibit them
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