Mathematics and physics, once again degree requiring highest score to enroll
UAB university asks for a minimum grade of 13.536 out of 14, while UB asks for a 13.453
July 13, 2022 11:50 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Barcelona to celebrate 30th anniversary of 1992 Olympic Games by honoring volunteers
Commemoration to take place in city hall with "special importance" given to those who helped during the event
July 13, 2022 11:19 AM
Barcelona begins works to turn Zoo's Aquarama marine animal enclosure into wildlife sanctuary
Swimming pool opened in 1968 and saw orca ‘Ulises’ and dolphins’ shows until 2015
July 12, 2022 02:21 PM
Catalonia braces for second summer heatwave
Civil Protection warns of "extreme temperatures" from Tuesday
July 11, 2022 09:45 AM
‘Tourist go home’: Can Barcelona’s old town take any more visitors?
Ciutat Vella struggles with delicate balance between social, environmental, and economic interests
July 9, 2022 09:49 AM
Activists against Winter Olympics plan Pyrenees cycle protest against ‘massive construction projects’
Stop JJOO organizes LaPedaladaPirineu across nine northern Catalan counties
July 8, 2022 05:42 PM
Largest Francoist monument in Catalonia won’t be dismantled until next year at earliest
Justice minister does not foresee courts resolving open appeals in time to remove structure this summer
July 8, 2022 04:22 PM
Former Angolan president dies in Barcelona after alleged attempted murder
Daughter of José Eduardo dos Santos filed complaint with Catalan police after her father was put in induced coma
July 8, 2022 03:09 PM
Fewer criminal acts but sexual assaults up by 30% in Barcelona
Authorities brace for "difficult" summer with focus on robberies and gender-based violence
July 7, 2022 04:36 PM
Pandemic fuels increased demand for poverty relief charity Caritas' services
Catholic NGO laments "permanent state of crisis" since 2008
July 7, 2022 03:05 PM
Teachers’ unions call for strike on first day of next academic year
Education sector planning on second day of protest on September 28 to denounce working conditions
July 7, 2022 11:34 AM
Number of people living on Barcelona streets increases to 2020 levels, charity warns
Most are in Ciutat Vella, followed by Eixample and Sants-Montjuïc
July 6, 2022 11:07 AM
Government tightens regulation for Cabify and Uber
Vehicles of ride-hailing apps must be at least 4.9m in length and will still have to be booked 15 minutes in advance
July 5, 2022 01:29 PM
Complaint filed for alleged attempted murder of ex-Angolan president in Catalonia
Eduardo dos Santos put in induced coma in Barcelona as daughter files complaint with Catalan police
July 4, 2022 09:04 PM
Safety and cleanliness revealed as main concerns for Barcelona residents
Worries over tourism and traffic increase after return of visitors and pre-pandemic lifestyles
July 4, 2022 03:40 PM
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