One dead in rail accident just outside Barcelona
Driver of passenger train passed away after derailment of freight train in Sant Boi
May 16, 2022 07:34 PM
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800 Catalan victims of cryptocurrency scams every year
Crypto-related crimes are rising in Catalonia with 1,600 complaints made to police in 2021
May 16, 2022 01:58 PM
Catalan Mauthausen victims honored on 77th anniversary of camp liberation
Justice minister Lourdes Ciuró: "Fascism cannot roam the streets freely"
May 16, 2022 10:26 AM
Between 1,500 and 5,000 demonstrate against 2030 Winter Olympics bid in Pyrenees
Local residents will decide fate of project in July 24 vote but neighboring Aragon's rejection over venues adds uncertainty
May 15, 2022 02:16 PM
Extraditing Assange to US would 'criminalize work of journalists'
Catalan associations warn against setting "irreparable" precedent "threatening freedom of information"
May 12, 2022 07:59 PM
'Substantial minority' of Brits in Catalonia yet to get TIE card
Age In Spain attributes this to lack of knowledge and not wishing to deal with red tape
May 12, 2022 06:03 PM
Cemetery destroyed by vandals thought to be looking for jewellery
Bones scattered across site, cremation niches emptied, and gravestones damaged in Aguilar de Segarra burial place
May 12, 2022 01:02 PM
Child killed by father will officially not carry murderer's surname
2-year-old found dead in hotel was first fatality registered in Catalonia as a crime aiming to cause pain to mother
May 12, 2022 11:45 AM
Self-determination top topic for Catalans discussing Europe online with 52% of mentions
Trust in European institutions is low in Catalonia, in line with southern European countries, says report
May 11, 2022 07:50 PM
Over 1,300 nurses quit since start of pandemic amid worsening of mental health
Association says there is an 'insufficient' number of professionals, far from EU average
May 11, 2022 12:42 PM
'We won't pay': activists force ticket barriers open to denounce commuter train service
'Batec' movement believes Spain is not investing enough in Catalan railway network, as protest has limited impact
May 11, 2022 10:20 AM
Court sets 2-week deadline for government to introduce Spanish quota in schools
Magistrates order education minister to give instructions and set controls to make sure 25% of teaching is in Spanish and not all in Catalan
May 9, 2022 03:00 PM
Barcelona named 'greatest city on Earth' by The Telegraph
UNESCO World Heritage Sites, restaurants, airport, beach among features contributing to high ranking
May 9, 2022 01:55 PM
One dead in workplace accident in Valls’ IKEA logistical hub
Tragedy happened around 7am and causes are still under investigation
May 9, 2022 01:12 PM
Three out of four Pyrenees residents in favor of 2030 Winter Olympics, says poll
Counties where Games could take place to vote on event in referendum on July 24
May 5, 2022 08:06 PM
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