COMMUNIQUÉ: Catalan National Assembly to provide masks for citizens in fundraiser for COVID-19 research in Catalan hospitals

The organization, together with Catalan  manufacturer Tèxtil Rosdan, will provide a kit with the necessary materials to sew DIY masks for personal use. The acquisition of the kit  means a …

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NPR

Spanish Military Finds Dead Bodies And Seniors ‘Completely Abandoned’ In Care Homes

The Spanish military has found older residents of some care homes “completely abandoned” and even “dead in their beds,” Defense Minister Margarita Robles said in a television interview on Monday.

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The New York Times

Europe Struggles to Combat Coronavirus as Spain Passes Grim Milestone

Spain became the second European country to report more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths, as other nations scramble to avoid the same fate.

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The Guardian

Spain still paying bonuses to 115 police given medals by Franco

More than four decades after the death of the dictator Francisco Franco, the Spanish government has said it continues to pay bonuses to 115 police officers who were awarded medals during …

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The Catalan National Assembly demands responsibility and straightforward action regarding COVID-19

In these difficult times, the Catalan National Assembly considers that clear, straightforward decisions need to be made. The Spanish government has provided delayed and inadequate responses to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 health …

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The New York Times

Spain Becomes Latest Epicenter of Coronavirus After a Faltering Response

The Goverment declared a state of emergency Friday, days after it allowed mass gatherings in the capital and cases jumped to 4.200.

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UN Rapporteur on minority issues gives Spain a wake-up call on human rights violations against the Catalan people

The report drafted by the Special Rapporteur of the United Nations on Minority Issues Fernand de Varennes, who visited Spain in January 2019 to assess the situation with regard to the fundamental …

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The Telegraph

Former King of Spain Juan Carlos funded private jets from foundation linked to Swiss investigation

New revelations about Juan Carlos’ lavish lifestyle come amid Swiss investigation and looming court battle with ex-lover

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CIVILNET

Why Does Catalonia Want to Be Independent?

Ariadna Isern Creus is a Board Member of the Barcelona-based Catalan National Assembly, a 50,000 member NGO fighting for Catalonia’s self-determination. In 2017 a referendum for independence was held in …

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Catalan National Assembly opens new branches in Cuba and Baltic States

The Catalan National Assembly opens two new branches abroad, one in Cuba and one in the Baltic States, an expansion of the already successful Latvian branch Assemblea Cuba presented its platform …

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