Hundreds gather for fourth day of demonstrations against Russian invasion of Ukraine
Some 600 Ukrainian protesters camped out in Barcelona’s Plaça Catalunya square overnight emulating 2014 Maidan revolution
February 27, 2022 12:09 PM
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Cannabis clubs in Catalonia, permitted places for an illegal drug
There are 500 marijuana-related associations in a legal loophole where residents gather to smoke weed
February 27, 2022 07:35 AM
Third day of demonstrations in support of Ukraine in Catalonia
Hundreds of people gathered in Plaça Catalunya in the center of Barcelona to denounce Russian invasion
February 26, 2022 11:56 AM
Catalonia, ‘the epicenter of Europe’s illegal marijuana market’
Left-wing parties favor regulating at least for medical purposes
February 26, 2022 07:34 AM
At least 90 Ukrainians seek accommodation in Catalan government hostels
Most were tourists who feared returning to home country after Russian attack
February 25, 2022 09:10 PM
Ukrainians continue protests in Catalonia against Russian invasion
After numerous demonstrations on Thursday, hundreds gather again in Barcelona on Friday to denounce Putin’s military actions
February 25, 2022 08:37 PM
‘There was no chance of moving': tales of a days-long journey to leave Ukraine
Jordi Escura, fitness coach of the Ukrainian women’s football team, tells Catalan News of his 400km trip fleeing the country's capital under Russian invasion
February 25, 2022 07:17 PM
'Stop Putin': Hundreds of Ukrainians in Barcelona protest Russian attack
Demonstrators march through city center urging Europe to "wake up"
February 24, 2022 07:12 PM
Ukrainian consul and Catalan foreign minister condemn Russian attack on Ukraine
Artem Vorobyov and Victòria Alsina meet in Barcelona to discuss military operation
February 24, 2022 04:35 PM
Ukrainians protest outside Russian consulate in Barcelona
Demonstrators joined by some Russian nationals showing their solidarity call Putin a "terrorist" and a "killer"
February 24, 2022 12:34 PM
'I have not slept tonight': Ukrainians in Catalonia 'scared' over Russia
Constant contact with families and friends as situation between Eastern European countries intensifies
February 24, 2022 09:41 AM
Abortion law reform will remove parental consent requirement for 16 to 18-year-olds
Three-day mandatory reflection period before termination of pregnancy will be abolished
February 23, 2022 08:08 PM
Catalonia scheduled to host 420 exhibitions in 2022, up nearly 15% from last year
Around 60 will be national or international events, with over 100 taking place in Barcelona
February 23, 2022 02:24 PM
'Technology at the service of life': Barcelona to host 7th edition of alternative electronics fair
Mobile Social Congress talks and workshops will take place from February 27 to March 2
February 23, 2022 12:29 PM
Government stands by proposed education changes amid growing criticism
Catalan president vows not to reverse changes to school year as Socialists and En Comú Podem call for better dialogue
February 23, 2022 12:27 PM
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