Justice to increase security measures for CIRE workers in Catalan prisons
Killing of cook by inmate sparks protests by jail staff demanding more resources
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Prison staff block access to jails on fresh day of protests
Around 4,000 prisoners remain in cells as safety dispute rumbles on
Protesting prison staff could face sanctions, justice minister says
Gemma Ubasart says confinement of prisoners in cells is worse than during pandemic
Catalan government braces for more prison staff protests
Authorities do not rule out police intervention to ensure prison stability if demonstrations escalate
Catalonia's free menstrual products initiative benefits 225,000 people in ten days
Groundbreaking campaign provides menstrual cups, cloth pads and absorbent underwear
Protesting prison workers lift all blockades in Catalan prisons
Over 1,200 prisoners were confined throughout the day as staff rallied after colleague's death
Catalan NGO makes history with first humanitarian sea delivery to Gaza
Open Arms unloads 200 tons of much-needed supplies for Palestinians
Hundreds of prison workers block access to Catalan jails after inmate kills cook
Thousands of prisoners confined across six penitentiary centers due to staffing shortages
Rent cap to come into force in 140 Catalan towns and cities on Saturday
Tenants' Union urges government to introduce sanctions for non-compliance
Three family members found dead in apparent murder-suicide
Police investigate discovery of bodies of one woman in Barcelona and two men in nearby town
Judge dismisses criminal complaint over PortAventura accident
Investigation concludes that tree fell after inspection and before ride opened despite low winds
Riot police charge at unions protesting death of prison cook at hands of inmate
Over 100 union members attempt to enter Department of Justice
Pere Aragonès calls snap Catalan election for May 12
President announces vote after Parliament rejects government's 2024 budget
Madrid accounted for 55% of Spain's investment in Renfe in 2021, while Catalonia received 14%
More than 20 public bodies invested solely in Madrid region
Spain delays publication of rent price reference index
Measure which would allow Catalonia to bring in rent cap to be issued on Friday at earliest
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