The sky's the limit: Over a hundred people with disabilities take flight on adapted aviation day
Dozens of volunteers help out at Igualada-Òdena aerodrome event aiming to make aviation more inclusive
October 2, 2021 08:00 PM
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15 arrested and 4 injured after public disorder in Barcelona
Disturbances after police attempt to clear crowds during first night of festivities in Sarrià neighborhood
October 2, 2021 02:15 PM
Puigdemont asks EU court to restore his immunity ahead of extradition hearing
Former Catalan president was arrested in Sardinia following the suspension of his MEP privileges
October 1, 2021 06:26 PM
Severe disruptions to train services as drivers continue strike action
40% of the planned services were running evening on Friday
October 1, 2021 09:57 AM
Via Laietana police station: a symbol of democracy or of Spain’s dark past?
High-ranking Interior Ministry official’s praise of building where Franco opponents were tortured sparks outrage
September 30, 2021 10:18 PM
Chaos as some basic rail services not provided in train drivers' strike
Service resumes in Barcelona's main station, Sants, as some lines go over four hours without carriages
September 30, 2021 11:49 AM
Diagnoses of common illnesses fell by up to 50% during pandemic, says study
Cases of anxiety rose by 16% at three Barcelona primary care centers analyzed by IDIBAPS researchers
September 28, 2021 01:23 PM
Spain to extend temporary unemployment scheme until February 28
Furloughed workers' benefits prolonged for another month following agreement
September 28, 2021 09:46 AM
Noise barriers or eyesores? 24 towns reject railway infrastructure manager's 'invasive' plans
Municipalities seek alternative soundproofing solutions following Badalona-Adif agreement
September 27, 2021 02:50 PM
'Quiet night' after weekend of mass drinking and disturbances leads to dozens of arrests and injuries
Barcelona security councilor says reopening nightlife sector would not have prevented unrest
September 27, 2021 11:43 AM
Clashes and arrests on another night of disturbances in Barcelona
Around 30 arrests after thousands gathered on Bogatell beach during La Mercè celebrations
September 27, 2021 10:09 AM
Human rights defenders seen as state ‘enemies’ in the Philippines, activist says
Czarina Musni, a Filipino lawyer living in Barcelona as part of a Catalan refugee program, explains the situation in her country
September 26, 2021 01:25 PM
Police and revellers clash on second night of La Mercè celebrations
Twenty arrested and 43 people treated for injuries as 40,000 joined mass public drinking party near Plaça Espanya
September 25, 2021 11:08 AM
Who owns the streets? Tactical urbanism in Barcelona and the use of public space
The streets of the Catalan capital have undergone a huge transformation in recent years, but who do these changes serve?
September 25, 2021 08:01 AM
Hundreds of revelers gather in Barcelona city center on first La Mercè night
Police disperse crowd in El Born
September 24, 2021 01:48 AM
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