New €100 school supply vouchers for primary school students
Those enrolled in public or semi-private centers will be able to spend them in specific stores
May 2, 2023 01:36 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
15-year-old shot dead in central Catalonia, alleged murderer arrested
Detention of 40-year-old with 'no violence' after man spent hours at large
May 1, 2023 10:19 AM
Government blames civil service entrance examination 'chaos' on outsourcing company
Unions and political opposition call on for accountability after delays, cancellations, and violations of anonymity
April 30, 2023 01:42 PM
Four dead after two ultralight aircraft crash near Barcelona
Firefighters intervene to fight blazes of plane in wooded area in Moià, 50km north of Catalan capital
April 30, 2023 03:59 PM
Montserrat monastery proposes film to Spielberg about 'Montserrat's Indiana Jones'
Prior explains, during Obama and filmmaker's visit to mountain, history of monk Bonaventura Ubach, who traveled to Middle East
April 30, 2023 02:21 PM
Brit drowns in Costa Brava's Calella de Palafrugell
Wife warned emergency services after he did not return from swimming
April 30, 2023 12:43 PM
Obamas and Steven Spielberg visit Montserrat after Springsteen concert
Former US president and first lady surprise visitors and greet abbot
April 29, 2023 02:23 PM
Negreira case Q&A: FC Barcelona referee payments scandal explained
What are the allegations, what does the club say and what could the fallout be?
April 29, 2023 01:12 PM
Canal Segarra-Garrigues water canal closes irrigation only to serve 'strictly necessary' water
Central Catalonia authority restricts access until Tuesday to keep minimum levels to "guarantee trees' survival"
April 29, 2023 12:22 PM
License for 120 new tourist apartments in Barcelona draws controversy
Judge forces council to acquiesce despite 2017 ban as opposition blasts local government
April 28, 2023 01:03 PM
Barcelona is sixth-dirtiest city in Spain according to OCU survey
Dog excrement, litter from outdoor drinking parties, and graffiti among biggest complaints
April 28, 2023 11:30 AM
Free Renfe train tickets expire this Sunday, new ones already available
Fully subsidized passes valid from May 1 to August 31
April 27, 2023 02:06 PM
Number of Catalans residing abroad increases by 2.9% in 2022
France continues to be main destination
April 27, 2023 12:28 PM
NASA's Earth Observatory picks Catalonia's shrinking reservoirs as image of the day
Satellite imagery comparison shows Sau and Susqueda dams in 2021 and 2023
April 27, 2023 11:01 AM
Formerly exiled politician Serret sentenced to 1-year disqualification over 2017 referendum
Current foreign minister also fined €12,000 in decision that can be appealed
April 26, 2023 12:22 PM
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