Archaeologists discover Greek kitchen from sixth century BC at Empúries
Excavations reveal the cliff where the city was located and the rocky spur that protected the first port
December 7, 2021 05:49 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
56.3% of internationals in Catalonia fully vaccinated against Covid, 18 points below average
South and Central Americans have highest rates, while Eastern Europeans are bottom of rankings
December 7, 2021 09:16 AM
Elderly couple dies in fire in seaside town of Vilassar de Mar
Incident is second deadly blaze in Catalonia in less than a week
December 6, 2021 05:37 PM
Tenant complains of being forced to leave Barcelona apartment over LGBTI pride flag
Landlord says symbol breached rental contract by "modifying uniformity" and "aesthetic of building"
December 4, 2021 07:03 PM
Alleged jihadist detained in seaside town of Cambrils
Prisoner was frequently in contact with active terrorists and sought new followers
December 3, 2021 05:21 PM
Over a dozen injured in fire in southern Catalonia factory
Emergency services report four seriously injured and deploy two helicopters
December 3, 2021 12:51 PM
24 people used the euthanasia law in Catalonia to end their lives in the last six months
Public health authorities received over 50 requests, the vast majority coming from primary care centers
December 2, 2021 02:01 PM
Catalonia marks World AIDS Day and sets 95% viral suppression target for 2025
33,340 people live with HIV/AIDS in Catalonia, 56% report discrimination
December 1, 2021 06:53 PM
'The sea was cut off from people; now Barcelona has the largest beaches in the Mediterranean'
Catalan News brings back its interview with late Oriol Bohigas in 2017, 25 years on from 1992 Olympics
December 1, 2021 11:04 AM
Architect Oriol Bohigas, 'father of modern Barcelona,' dies at 95
Urban planner was main person in charge of city's transformation before 1992 Olympics, including opening up to the sea
December 1, 2021 09:53 AM
Firefighter who died in nuclear facility had finished shift, was called to attend CO2 leak
Ascó power plant director acknowledges "confusion" after workers from subcontractor Falck demand transparency
November 30, 2021 05:38 PM
Footballer Alexia Putellas, basketball player Pau Gasol honored with Creus de Sant Jordi
Former TV3 director, Mort & Phil creator and pop rock band Els Pets also recognized for outstanding civic and cultural contribution to Catalonia
November 30, 2021 02:26 PM
Family of four die in fire in Barcelona's Plaça Tetuan square
Eight vulnerable people had been living in commercial premises
November 30, 2021 09:47 AM
Most Catalan ski resorts open this weekend, earlier than expected
Intense snow in the Pyrenees during the week sees activity return after tough 2020-2021 season
November 28, 2021 12:06 PM
'You can watch 35 movies in Catalan and 93 in Icelandic on Disney+ in Catalonia'
Catalan faces constant difficulties to survive on a social and administrative level, say activists
November 27, 2021 11:49 AM
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