‘High treason’: the plans for ‘observer’ or ‘mediator’
The Spanish government’s plan to have an observer present in the talks between parties over the Catalan crisis has been heavily criticised by some opposition
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Fundación MAPFRE revisits Russian artists
On 9 February, Fundación MAPFRE opens a new exhibition in Madrid dedicated to Russian artists working at the turn of the 20th century, and who
Outrage as prosecutor doubts Catalan judges’ impartiality
A prosecutor in Spain’s National Court has cast doubts over the ‘impartiality’ of Catalan judges to try former Catalan police chief Josep Lluís Trapero and
Badalona Magic Festival kicks off 2019 edition
The Badalona Magic Festival, known as the Festival Li Chang in honour of local magician Joan Forns i Jordana (1916-1998) who was known as Li-Chang, starts
Artur Mas banned from office until 2020 confirmed
Spain’s High Court of Justice in Catalonia (TSJC) has confirmed the sentence against former Catalan president Artur Mas, banning him from public office until February
Spain breaks up jihadi prison recruiting network
Spain has broken up a jihadist group which was trying to radicalise prisoners to carry out attacks when they left jail. Eight inmates were arrested,
Italian mafia arrests on Costa del Sol
Spain’s Guardia Civil police have broken up a violent branch of Italy’s Camorra crime group, which they believe stole hashish from rival drug traffickers in
Jailed Catalan leaders demand trial delay
Five of the jailed Catalan pro-independence leaders have requested a delay in the beginning of their trial, currently set for 12 February. The Supreme Court
New Barcelona exhibition showcases Realism
The Museu Europeu d’Art Modern (MEAM) in Barcelona this week welcomes the 13th International ARC Salon Exhibition, which features a selection of the winners and
Festival to celebrate Barcelona’s co-patron saint
Santa Eulàlia is one of Barcelona’s two patron saints and her feast day on 12 February provides the city with the opportunity to hold a