Calls for investigation after alleged links between Spanish intelligence and terror attacks
Former police official claims he has evidence that Spanish agency wanted to destabilize Catalonia ahead of independence vote
January 12, 2022 01:11 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
January blood donation drive aims for 10,000 donations in 7 days
Blood bank hopes to attract more young people and first-time donors during annual push
January 10, 2022 06:58 PM
Parents happy to see children ‘socialize’ again upon return to classes
Pupils return to school after Christmas holidays with low vaccination figures and new quarantine protocols
January 10, 2022 02:54 PM
NIEs, TIEs, EU registration certificates… the basics of moving to Catalonia
A quick guide to the main immigration documents for internationals in Spain
January 9, 2022 05:23 PM
Police break up two illegal parties in Barcelona with over 100 people each
Owners of a rural house say 200 attended party after renting it to a family
January 7, 2022 03:09 PM
Catalan News surpasses 1 million unique users again in 2021
Over 5 million pages were viewed, matching 2020 all-time high figures, with podcast 'Filling the Sink' approaching 50,000 downloads
January 2, 2022 12:02 PM
Best 2021 Catalan News stories
Reporters traveled across the territory to report about the most interesting events in Catalonia
December 31, 2021 04:21 PM
Three vaccines, three curfews, new president, pardons for leaders: 2021 in Catalonia
Past twelve months marked by pandemic, but Catalan election, riots, and Leo Messi's departure also highlights of year
December 31, 2021 11:37 AM
Barcelona Zoo investigated for death of nine birds during Storm Gloria in 2020
ZooXXI activists demand closure of aviary where animals died, including three marbled ducks, an endangered species
December 31, 2021 09:51 AM
A year in review: 2021 in Catalonia
Past twelve months have seen vaccinations, curfews, and a new government, and independence leaders leave jail
December 30, 2021 08:45 AM
Belgian prosecution appeals ruling refusing to extradite rapper Valtònyc
The new court hearing will be on January 11 at the Brussels Court of Appeals
December 29, 2021 10:08 AM
Belgian court of appeals rejects extraditing rapper Valtònyc
Sentenced in Spain to 3.5 years in prison for glorifying terrorism, threats, and insulting the monarchy, the Mallorcan artist exiled to Belgium in 2018
December 28, 2021 01:30 PM
Barcelona residents most worried about security and cleanliness
Climate change concerns decrease despite citizens wanting more cycling lanes and fewer car lanes
December 27, 2021 05:38 PM
South-African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize, and Catalonia International Prize winner, dies at 90
Tutu also received the Catalan parliament's Medal of Honor in 2000 to recognize his fight against the Apartheid regime
December 26, 2021 10:44 AM
High Court rules 25% of a primary school class in Cubelles' lessons must be in Spanish
Decision affects one grade and annuls school's language immersion program
December 23, 2021 02:53 PM
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