Spain negotiating with Oman to repatriate imprisoned Spaniards, including Catalan Fátima Ofkir
Girl jailed in 2017 on drug trafficking charges and sentenced to 25 years in prison
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Current affairs and social issues
Rare northern lights seen across Catalonia sky
Geomagnetic storm prompts sightings including most relevant one in Montsec observatory in 150 years
Hundreds of prison workers protest for better security measures
Demonstrators criticize agreement between government and unions signed in April
Barcelona opens new tram station at Plaça de les Glòries square
New stop is first step towards connecting tram lines through city center
Catalonia ups hydroelectric energy production after increase in reservoir levels
Production up over 50% in Catalonia compared to last year, 26% in Lleida
Judge shelves Shakira's 2018 tax evasion case after plaintiffs withdraw complaints
Defense team celebrates end of "smear campaign" against singer and criticizes tax agency
Campaigning to halt depopulation with proposals on work, housing, and services
Pro-independence Junts favors new urbanism law, while Socialists call for active policies
Luis Rubiales to testify in trial over World Cup's kiss on Jennifer Hermoso
Spain's national court to also judge former Spanish Football Federation members and former head coach Jorge Vilda
Prison workers sign manifesto against security management in penitentiary centers
Staff criticizes handling and call for increased security
Low-activity radioactive equipment stolen in Barcelona
Material considered risk level four out of five, with five being the least dangerous
Spanish government and trade unions agree on reform of unemployment benefits
Deal does not have support of employers
Drought emergency measures lifted for most of Catalonia's inhabitants
Recent rains allow towns dependent on Ter-Llobregat water system to return to level of 'exceptionality'
2,200 cyclists raise awareness on children's bike-safety in Barcelona
3rd edition of Kidical Mass takes over Poblenou in Catalan capital
Catalan delegation commemorates 1,400 Catalan prisoners at 79th anniversary of Mauthausen concentration camp liberation
Government of Catalonia to Central Europe delegate speaks on European rise of fascism during speech
Costa Brava wind farm backed by three largest parties ahead of Catalan election
Socialists, ERC and Junts support offshore renewables plan, CUP opposed, Vox favors nuclear option
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