New Mossos d'Esquadra police uniform for first time in 40 years
Officers will wear dark blue rather than light blue shirt from now on
February 3, 2023 06:40 PM
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Two homeless people found dead in Barcelona on same day
No signs of violence, autopsies to determine whether low temperatures caused deaths
February 3, 2023 01:24 PM
Face masks only compulsory in hospitals, pharmacies and care homes from February 7
Spain to analyze wastewater of flights from China to identify possible new Covid variants
February 3, 2023 10:33 AM
2023 begins with slight increase in unemployment
January saw 37,000 fewer people registered with social services
February 2, 2023 09:25 AM
Electric scooter ban on public transport comes into force
Restriction will apply in Barcelona and other cities for six months with fines of €200 for infringement
February 1, 2023 06:45 PM
European Commission to back Amsterdam – Barcelona night train connection
Brussels also supports new services from Catalonia to southern France planned by FGC operator
February 1, 2023 04:31 PM
Doctors' partial strike this week called off after deal
Metges de Catalunya union and government agree on improvement of working conditions
January 31, 2023 09:19 PM
Investigation reveals second Spanish police officer infiltrated activist groups in Barcelona
'Directa' magazine publishes details that officer had sexual relations as a strategy to gain trust and access
January 30, 2023 05:04 PM
Sagrada Família to raffle 9,000 free tickets to celebrate Santa Eulàlia
Registrations are open until February 6 to visit the basilica on February 11 and 12
January 30, 2023 04:43 PM
Workers from health and education sectors defend public services at protest in Barcelona
Hundreds of doctors, nurses, and teaching staff gathered in front of the Catalan government headquarters on Saturday
January 28, 2023 12:54 PM
Private hire vehicle drivers call for three days of protests in Barcelona in February
Traditional VTCs claim over 600 licenses have been rejected this year
January 27, 2023 11:42 AM
Health and education sectors take to the streets on second day of strike
Over 5,500 protestors demonstrate in Barcelona in different rallies
January 26, 2023 05:48 PM
Mask mandate on public transport to be lifted on February 7
Obligation to wear face coverings in place since spring 2020
January 26, 2023 01:24 PM
Face mask mandate in public transport to be lifted 'soon'
Health officials announce decision will be either next week or following
January 25, 2023 08:22 PM
Striking health professionals call for improvements in public services
Doctors, nurses and other staff say medical centers are overwhelmed and want a reversal of cuts
January 25, 2023 12:17 PM
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