Attorney requests indictment of public media heads for criminal organization over referendum
High-ranking government officials and businesspeople among prosecutor’s other targets
2017
Battle for independence movement hegemony reemerges in European election
Catalan voters expected to express overwhelming support for EU despite rise of far-right Euroscepticism elsewhere on the continent
Catalan police urged government to call off referendum, says former official
Ex-head of planning and security tells Supreme Court of "concern" over "climate of tension" on day of independence referendum
All victims of La Rambla attacks to be recognized even after deadline
68 people already admitted for status of victim by Spanish home affairs ministry
The year in 10 images
From the mass demonstration in favor of hosting refugees to the independence declaration, it has been one of the most intense years ever in Catalonia
EU Council president advocates for “dialogue” and against “violence” before Spanish king
Donald Tusk noted that dialogue "is always better than conflict"
New report reveals extent of police violence on referendum day
A total of 1066 people required medical attention as a result of Spanish police charges, 23 of whom were over 79 years old
EU fails to condemn Spanish police violence
European Commission statement says Catalan conflict is an “internal matter” while president Puigdemont calls for international mediation
Farmers unite in defence of the referendum
A call to mobilization from farmer's unions sees tractors taking over towns in defence of referendum
Passenger traffic up to 32 million in Barcelona airport
Despite the strike, travelers increased by 7.9% for 2017
Pep Guardiola calls on the international community to support the Catalan referendum
The Manchester City coach asks democrats worldwide to help defend civil rights in Catalonia in front of 30,000 in a rally in Barcelona
More than 200,000 people attended Primavera Sound 2017
55% of the ticket-holders were from outside of Spain and 125 nationalities were registered
Surprise concert by Arcade Fire at Primavera Sound
The Canadians will play again on Saturday night after their unexpected performance on a small stage on the first day of the festival
Björk to open Barcelona’s ‘Sónar’ music festival
Björk, the famous Icelandic singer, will perform an exclusive four-hour DJ session for Sónar festival’s opening night on June 14. The same day, an ‘immersive’ exhibition dedicated to the artist (‘Digital Björk’) will open its doors at Barcelona’s Center of Contemporary Culture (CCCB) and the artist will give a talk at Sónar+D. The 24th edition of the Sónar festival will open Wednesday, June 14 with Björk’s DJ performance and close on Sunday, June 18 in Barcelona’s Auditori with a Nico Muhly concert accompanied by the German orchestral group Stargaze. As for the festival’s musical program, this year’s edition comprises of outstanding names such as Justice, Nicolas Jaar, Moderat, Masters at Work, Arca & Jesse Kanda, Soulwax, Dj Shado or De la Soul among others.
The Auditori Concert Hall embraces new music season with offers for everyone
A new season of music is ready at the Auditori Concert Hall, in Barcelona for the 2017-18 season. Worldwide artists will perform at the Catalan home of classical music in a mix of multicultural performances from beloved soundtracks to concerts by famous orchestra directors as Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel. The 17/18 season will continue to promote the emerging artists but it will also include ancient music through an ambitious project: the ‘Jove Capella Reial de Catalunya’. This new ‘ensemble’ of young talents, led by the world-famous Catalan musician Jordi Savall, will offer a concert dedicated to the first great Catalan baroque composer, Joan Cererols.