Terrorist expressed remorse to family before carrying out attack on coastal town
In letter Said Aalla apologized for “inconvenience” and asked them to donate money to poor prior to rampage in Cambrils
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Heatwave warning ends in Barcelona
Maximum temperatures reached up to 40°C in five days alert was in place
Terror attack mastermind received 4 police visits while in jail
Spanish intelligence admitted to being in touch with Abdelbaki Es Satty
Homeless organization calls on Barcelona to provide air-conditioned shelters in heatwaves
“People who live on streets suffer a lot from high temperatures, strong sun and dehyrdration,” says director of La Fundació Arrels
Images of terrorists preparing for Barcelona and Cambrils attacks come to light
La Razón publishes photos of jihadist cell making explosive belts
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
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
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