Unions call for higher wages in face of inflation on International Workers' Day
Thousands take to the streets of Barcelona and other Catalan cities for May Day
May 1, 2022 12:34 PM
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Barcelona to test drones on beaches to avoid overcrowding
Capturing images allows for beach capacities to be updated every 90 minutes
April 29, 2022 11:52 AM
Philosopher and gender theorist Judith Butler receives 33rd Catalonia International Prize
President Pere Aragonès presents award to American writer and activist in Barcelona, praising their "revolutionary work"
April 27, 2022 08:17 PM
Parliament votes in favor of freezing university tuition fees
Master’s degrees will be up to 70% cheaper after students push for legislation
April 27, 2022 07:21 PM
UN to study climate change, population loss, and energy challenges in southern Catalonia
First UN-Habitat program outside urban area will receive €300,000 from government annually
April 27, 2022 11:00 AM
Academic year to start in early September as talks between authorities and unions fall through
Education department says plans for next year fixed after unions fail to attend sector meeting
April 26, 2022 05:49 PM
Catalans residing abroad double in 10 years to 357,000
Emigrants to UK grow by 15.2%, becoming third top destination behind France and Argentina
April 25, 2022 01:22 PM
CGT union still pushing strike from Barcelona’s cleaning and garbage collection workers
While UGT called off the walkout, CGT union considers deal a "loss of purchasing power"
April 24, 2022 01:48 PM
Barcelona cleaning and garbage collection workers call off strike after pay raise
Unions and council agree 9.1% salaries increase after having announced walkout from April 24 to 29
April 23, 2022 09:05 AM
Two cases of severe hepatitis in children confirmed in Catalonia, three more probable cases
13 cases, between confirmed and suspected, have been detected across Spain
April 22, 2022 08:03 PM
Best places to celebrate 2022 Sant Jordi in Catalonia
Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, and Lleida prepare hundreds of cultural activities
April 22, 2022 06:00 PM
Barcelona cleaning and garbage collection workers to strike from April 24 to 29
Council calls on residents to reduce the amount of waste they take out if collective action is not called off
April 22, 2022 11:36 AM
No evidence found for pedophilia case against Ukrainian journalist Anatoly Shariy
Protesters rally outside house in Catalonia of media professional several times, accusing him of being "pro-Putin"
April 20, 2022 01:00 PM
Catalans return home after ‘splendid’ Easter week
Hotels and restaurants at full occupation in several areas thanks to sunny days and high temperatures
April 18, 2022 11:39 AM
Young and religious among an atheist majority: ‘It’s a lifestyle that encompasses all areas of life’
Catalan News talks to four people 30 and younger about what faith means to them
April 16, 2022 10:02 AM
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