No major incidents beyond some queues on first day of free train tickets
Passengers welcome measure that coincides with up to 50% discount on metro passes
September 1, 2022 10:15 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Hailstones of up to 10cm in northern Catalonia result in death of toddler and damage
Car windows and roofs hit and over 20 injured, as hail to continue on Wednesday
August 31, 2022 09:38 AM
One in two families with kids in Barcelona have reduced leisure activity for financial reasons
16% of families assisted by the charity organization Càritas want the administration to offer more free extracurricular activities
August 30, 2022 11:30 AM
Armed robbery at Castelldefels home of FC Barcelona player Aubameyang
Footballer and family safe after hooded men threaten them with firearms and iron bars
August 29, 2022 11:36 AM
Universal basic income: How could €800/month change your life?
Two-year Catalan pilot project will begin in January
August 26, 2022 05:13 PM
Water restrictions introduced in another 129 municipalities due to drought
Limits on agricultural, industrial, and recreational use affect 683,000 people
August 26, 2022 02:17 PM
Barcelona bus drivers to strike on September 22
Workers protesting over La Mercè complain of stalled collective bargaining agreement negotiations
August 26, 2022 12:15 PM
25,000 free Renfe train tickets reserved on first day
Fully subsidized journeys from September 1 to December 31
August 26, 2022 11:15 AM
Two minors seriously injured after falling from Badalona building to escape fire
13 and 15-year-old taken to hospital following incident
August 24, 2022 11:58 AM
Free Renfe train tickets now available
Fully subsidized short and medium distance journeys from September 1 to December 31
August 24, 2022 10:27 AM
Slaughterhouses will have to install cameras to ensure animal welfare and food safety
Meat packing industry has a year to implement new Spanish government measure
August 23, 2022 04:17 PM
New variable speed limits to improve cyclist safety following fatal hit and run
Signs will be tested in "one or two tunnels" in September
August 22, 2022 03:03 PM
New vehicle tunnel at Glòries reduces nitrogen dioxide and particle pollution
Over 100,000 people make use of the La Clariana park facilities since last September
August 19, 2022 01:42 PM
Cambrils aims to ‘prevent hate’ in commemorative act in honor of terror victims
Family members, institutions, security forces and citizens make floral offerings at Memorial for Peace
August 18, 2022 02:21 PM
Electricity demand fell 3.7% during first week of energy-saving decree
New law introduces limits on use of air conditioning in public spaces such as shops, bars, and restaurants
August 17, 2022 05:57 PM
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