Shakira sent to trial for tax fraud
Public prosecutor requests 8-year sentence for Colombian singer accused of owing tax office €14.5m
September 27, 2022 11:45 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Mayor Colau emphasizes peaceful nature of La Mercè festivities: 'Stop slandering Barcelona'
Councilor Batlle criticizes desire to tarnish city's reputation "as if it were Chicago of 1920s or Beirut"
September 27, 2022 11:13 AM
Rollout for Covid vaccine fourth dose open
Jabs are given to care home residents and people aged 80, while those over 60 could receive fourth vaccine by end of year
September 26, 2022 10:26 AM
Two detainees after cold weapon attack during third night of Barcelona's La Mercè celebrations
No major incidents were reported after previous evening of looting and vandalism near Plaça Espanya
September 26, 2022 11:06 AM
25-year-old fatally stabbed on second night of Barcelona's La Mercè celebrations
12 arrests for looting and vandalism near Plaça Espanya
September 25, 2022 10:36 AM
Barcelona patient 'first time we see immune system really beat HIV'
75-year-old woman could be key to game-changing treatment, says Dr. Josep Mallolas
September 25, 2022 11:52 AM
Almost 1,000 calls to emergency hotline due to rainstorms in southern Catalonia
Service on Rodalies' R14, R15, R16 and R17 train lines restored
September 24, 2022 12:26 PM
Heavy rainfall in southern Catalonia leads to flooding and puts Santa Tecla festivities on hold
Campsite evacuated and disruptions to RT2, R13, R14, R15, R16 and R17 train lines
September 23, 2022 07:47 PM
Catalan health department plans law to ban smoking outside schools and on terraces
Over one in five residents are smokers but trend has gone down for decades
September 23, 2022 09:47 AM
Turning an old power plant into Catalonia's audiovisual content creation hub
Government and local authorities united in 'Les Tres Xemeneies' project expected to be completed in 2030
September 23, 2022 05:46 PM
Barcelona public transport busier than usual due to all-day bus strike
Minimum services set to 40% during peak hour and 20% for the rest of the day, as protest planned to continue until end of month
September 22, 2022 09:51 AM
Rain in Catalonia will be more frequent, violent and unpredictable in future
More deaths and damage caused by heavy precipitation than any other natural phenomenon due to climate change in past decade
September 22, 2022 12:04 PM
Rollout for Covid vaccine fourth dose to begin on September 26
Care home residents and people aged 80 and over will be first to receive jab
September 8, 2022 02:28 PM
New campaign posters promote suicide prevention hotline
3 ads target risk groups and their families
September 21, 2022 07:35 PM
Kyiv mayor to visit Barcelona for La Mercè festivities
Bus strike during annual celebration to go ahead but nonstop underground from September 23 to 26
September 21, 2022 11:18 AM
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