Online gambling among young people up 41% since pre-pandemic levels
Patrojoc association claims “political prejudice” amid plans to reverse tax breaks for Hard Rock project
December 17, 2024 11:42 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Late Mango founder to be honored with Catalan government's highest award
Billionaire Isak Andic died in mountain accident in Montserrat on Saturday
December 17, 2024 09:26 AM
Nine Barcelona families secure affordable rents after two-year fight against eviction
Investment fund bought two buildings in Sants-Montjuïc and Ciutat Vella to renovate and resell them
December 16, 2024 07:54 PM
200 Barcelona cleaning staff protest outside negotiations over Christmas strike
Protesters set fire to refuse container outside during demonstration
December 16, 2024 12:34 PM
Amnesty benefits 193 people in first six months, half of them police officers
Activist group Alerta Solidària says more than 100 people have seen application of the law denied or delayed
December 16, 2024 03:17 PM
Barcelona limits music festivals in Parc del Fòrum to 30 days a year
Only 15 festival nights will be allowed to run past 11 pm, while the other 15 will have to end by that time
December 16, 2024 01:37 PM
Barcelona Animal Shelter calls for more pet adoptions
CAACB currently cares for around 230 dogs and 100 cats
December 16, 2024 11:46 AM
Annual public broadcaster telethon raises over €6.4m for respiratory illnesses research
33rd edition of 'La Marató' closes at almost 2 am but donations can continue until March 31, 2025
December 16, 2024 10:04 AM
Mango founder Isak Andic dies in mountain accident
Billionaire found dead by emergency services after falling down ravine in Collbató, Baix Llobregat
December 14, 2024 07:24 PM
Syrians in Catalonia dare to dream after fall of Assad: 'Change is possible'
Nour, Aseel and Ahmad celebrate revolution and yearn for democracy and unity
December 14, 2024 04:52 PM
Barcelona's pigeon population exceeds recommended levels by four times
City council identifies 236 major pigeon feeders and launches campaign to reduce their activity
December 12, 2024 11:06 AM
UNESCO summit in Barcelona ends with historic anti-racism pact
New global alliance aims to unite international institutions to 'redouble' efforts to fight discrimination
December 12, 2024 09:48 AM
Catalan government set to maintain public transport subsidies in 2025
Reduced fares on metro, train, bus or tram to continue for another year, subject to Spanish executive approval
December 11, 2024 05:20 PM
Fishers divided on EU Mediterranean deal: Satisfaction for some, 'blackmail' for others
Catalan workers in Palamós praise decision on sustainability, and others say it is 'death sentence'
December 11, 2024 03:56 PM
Tenants' Union announces 'rent strike': 'The keys revolution begins'
23 families in Salou have refused to pay their rent for two months, while tenants in Sentmenat to join strike from March
December 11, 2024 01:28 PM
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