Roads closed after heavy snow in northern Catalonia
Rail and school transport services also interrupted in some areas
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Jailed pro-independence minister kept in jail
Judge leaves him behind bars for risk of repeat offense, although he stepped down as MP last month
New service aims at early detection of hereditary cancer
Some 5% of breast and colon tumors are inherited, with the number of cases expected to rise significantly in the next few years
Spanish colonel tells court the law had to come “before the public well-being” on referendum day
Official in charge of security operation during independence referendum criticizes Catalan police in Supreme Court
Spain’s judicial case against Catalan independence explained
Supreme Court investigates 28 officials and activists in Catalonia, including Carles Puigdemont and four leaders in prison
Catalan actor testifies in court after tweeting about Spanish judge
Toni Albà, investigated for slander, claims he “only wanted to make people laugh” with his comments
Security heightened at Catalan Parliament
Police controls have been strengthened and police officers are even searching the trunks of vehicles
Some 30% of expats unable to vote in December election, says report
Catalansalmon.com criticizes current system for its “lack of transparency” and calls for an extension to voting period
Bitcoin Community in Barcelona is thriving
Since inception in 2013, organization promoting use of cryptocurrency boasts membership of over 2,400 people
Catalan border controls strengthened ahead of Puigdemont’s debate
Several police vehicles set a control and even searched some cars, including their trunks
Drought threatens Catalan crops
In some cases production is decreasing, while in others the product’s size is smaller than it should be
Record breaking 1 billion journeys made on public transport in Barcelona last year
More people “determined to leave the car at home” says Secretary for Infrastructure and Mobility
Spain’s Guardia Civil enters HQs of pro-independence organizations
Officers enter offices of leaders Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart, who have been in jail exactly for 100 days
Barcelona kicks off campaign for Mobile World Congress
The objective of the proposal, announced by the city mayor Ada Colau, is to reinforce the idea of the capital as “the technological hub of southern Europe”
Barcelona wants justice for Franco regime’s gay victims
City council announces lawsuit against those responsible for abuses against homosexual community in final days of dictatorship
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