No preferential use of Catalan for repeat university entry exams
Controversy continues as High Court once again rules in favor of distributing tests in all three languages
September 7, 2021 09:48 AM
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Current affairs and social issues
Human Rights court dismisses cases against Spain’s crackdown of Catalan referendum
Strasbourg court sees no evidence of human rights violations in police operation to stop independence vote in 2017
September 6, 2021 02:27 PM
Former king's defense accuses public prosecution of 'violating his presumption of innocence'
Juan Carlos' lawyer says "serious allegations" have been made public without any "justification"
September 5, 2021 06:59 PM
'The people who are most at risk cannot leave the country', warns Afghan activist
Catalonia will take in 208 of the 1,700 refugees granted asylum in Spain following the Taliban takeover
September 4, 2021 01:23 PM
Nature reserve impacted by final plan to expand Barcelona airport
Debate on need to expand facility has been going on for months, with environmentalists staunchly opposing it
September 3, 2021 01:56 PM
Dozens displaced by major floods in southern counties return to their homes
Travel can resume after heavy rains but authorities continue to urge caution
September 2, 2021 11:56 AM
Pope Francis, on Catalan crisis: Spain needs to 'come to terms' with its history
Pontiff calls for dialogue, says ideologies should be avoided but there is no need to "give up" positions
September 1, 2021 05:49 PM
Torrential rains in Ebre region lead to flooding and road closures
Thousands affected by power outage after intense downpour, with cars and bar terraces swept away by water
September 1, 2021 02:15 PM
Grassroots groups celebrate as highway tolls lifted after 50 years
Kilometers of toll-free roads surpass those of toll motorways for the first time in decades
August 31, 2021 08:34 PM
Arcadi Oliveres and Josefina Castellví win Catalan government's Gold Medal distinction
Recently deceased economist and biologist recognized for "eminent and extraordinary services"
August 31, 2021 01:06 PM
'Olympics are not sustainable': Pyrenees residents speak out against bid to host 2030 games
Activists plan protest and call for date of citizens' vote on Barcelona-Pyrenees candidacy to be set
August 30, 2021 05:22 PM
Most highway tolls lifted: what you need to know
Which roads are now free, how much money will drivers save, and who will pay for the highways
August 30, 2021 02:42 PM
Catalonia will host at least 121 Afghan refugees
Parliament speaker asks EU to evacuate 50 women MPs
August 26, 2021 06:08 PM
Police ask for public's help in finding father suspected of murdering 2-year-old son
Child found dead in hotel as investigators suggest motive of crime was to 'harm mother'
August 26, 2021 02:09 PM
Barcelona is the most expensive city in Spain to rent a room in
Average cost is €442.40 per month, ahead of San Sebastian and Madrid
August 26, 2021 01:42 PM
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