Three classrooms must teach at least one main subject in Spanish, court rules
Ruling at odds with Catalonia's education law establishing Catalan as main working language
July 12, 2023 02:08 PM
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Hundreds queue for days ahead of Harry Styles concert in Barcelona
Some fans have been camping for over a month ahead of Wednesday's show
July 12, 2023 03:11 PM
Catalonia registers its hottest summer day
Temperatures peak at 41ºC in the west
July 12, 2023 10:50 AM
Lifeless child found on southern Catalonia beach could be Mediterranean migrant
Municipal worker discovers body of 2- to 4-year-old in Roda de Berà
July 11, 2023 01:49 PM
CGT union calls Glovo strike from Friday to Monday
Action is in support of Asian delivery riders
July 11, 2023 10:36 AM
Doctors warn of 'underdiagnosed' heat-related problems as weather hots up
61,000 heat-related deaths in Europe last summer, including 1,772 in Catalonia
July 10, 2023 03:48 PM
Police arrest woman over death of man found in bar in coastal town of Calella
Victim and assailant had prior argument in establishment
July 10, 2023 07:25 PM
Government brings in mediation measures before evictions
87 offices will work on preventing people from having to leave homes
July 10, 2023 02:28 PM
High-speed trains to pass through Barcelona's future La Sagrera station by end of 2024
Works on new infrastructure advancing according to plan and are now around 70% complete
July 6, 2023 02:57 PM
Who manages trains in Catalonia and why is it an election issue?
Persistent problems cause regular commuter chaos, but liberalization of rail network spells change for operator
July 9, 2023 11:25 AM
London and Berlin to open Catalan schools from next academic year
Government starts pilot scheme to reach B2 or C1 levels in Catalan language
July 8, 2023 12:04 PM
From riots to a thaw: how Catalonia shaped the past four years in Spanish politics
First coalition cabinet in Spain faced Covid and inflation this term, and held talks on political conflict but without outcome
July 8, 2023 11:20 AM
Who can and cannot vote in Spanish elections: first-time voter after 18 years living in Catalonia
16.3% of Catalan population are foreign residents, only 181,581 of these can vote
July 7, 2023 01:52 PM
Islamic State recruiter detained at Barcelona airport
Arrest of man who arrived on flight from Mexico made last Saturday
July 6, 2023 01:31 PM
Catalan government to put forward new housing law to regulate seasonal rentals
Territory minister says legislation will cover rents of one to 11 months, not included in new Spanish housing law
July 6, 2023 12:28 PM
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