Snow falls in Barcelona and along the coast
Collserola peaks overlooking Catalan capital a sea of white, with snow also reaching seaside towns like Castelldefels and Gavà
February 27, 2023 10:14 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Rebuilding a business in a new country after fleeing war
Fashion designer Kensia Karpenko lost her home and studio after the invasion of Ukraine, but not her talent or passion
February 26, 2023 10:22 AM
French culture ministry ranks Catalan language as 12th 'most influential' in world
Study places Catalan below Dutch and Portuguese, moving up 11 positions since 2017's report
February 25, 2023 12:11 PM
PODCAST: Stories of Ukrainian refugees and Russian dissidents in Catalonia – one year on
A fashion designer tries to keep her brand going plus work in one Costa Brava hotel provides a lifeline for three Ukrainian women
February 25, 2023 10:59 AM
Russian dissidents seeking asylum in Catalonia after the war broke out
Eco-activist tells of his house burning down after leaving the country, while Putin opponents face tough crackdown
February 25, 2023 11:19 AM
8,500 protest on first anniversary of Russia's Ukraine invasion in Barcelona
Rally-goers marched from La Pedrera to Plaça de Catalunya square chanting 'Sláva Ukrayíni!'
February 24, 2023 08:39 PM
21,500 Ukrainian refugees in Catalonia one year after war began
Almost three in four are women, and almost 5,000 children have enrolled in Catalan schools
February 24, 2023 11:48 AM
1 in 4 15- and 16-year-olds has thought of dying, 12% frequently, according to survey
Police do not rule out racist or transphobic bullying in Sallent twins case that ended in 12-year-old dying by suicide
February 24, 2023 01:31 PM
Almost 5,000 Ukrainian refugee children enrolled in Catalan schools
Most are in Girona (1,068), followed by Tarragona (864) and Barcelona (788)
February 11, 2023 01:34 PM
Barcelona's 8th Mobile Social Congress seeks to 'activate fair and sustainable technology'
Alternative to MWC will address "invisible effects of industry" from February 27 to March 4
February 23, 2023 02:31 PM
Putin's nuclear threat is a 'psychological weapon,' Sakharov Prize laureate says in Barcelona
Ukraine's Yaroslav Bozhko claims pacifism is not an option in armed conflict
February 23, 2023 05:35 PM
Government promotes experimental offshore wind farm in Costa Brava
Projected to be built between 16-24km off coastline, it's expected to be ready by late 2025
February 23, 2023 09:34 AM
Vilanova and Sitges bid farewell to Carnival after seven days of debauchery
Seaside towns celebrate Ash Wednesday with thousands mourning death of King Carnestoltes
February 22, 2023 08:31 PM
Barcelona honors nightclub workers killed in 1978 state crime blamed on anarchists
Historic marker placed in front of building that housed Scala on Consell de Cent street
February 22, 2023 03:56 PM
Anti-Francoist militant Cipriano Martos' body found after 50 years
Justice department confirms identity of remains found in mass grave in Reus after anthropology and genetic analysis
February 22, 2023 05:47 PM
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