University entrance exams begin amid legal standoff over preferential use of Catalan language
40,000 students take tests after two academic years marked by pandemic
June 8, 2021 10:11 AM
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BCN migrant detention centre criticized for not allowing visits again
Migra Studium NGO suspects that facility ran by Spanish Policía Nacional wants to hide what’s happening in Zona Franca site
June 7, 2021 05:10 PM
LGBTQ activists demand ‘paradigm shift’ in fight against hatred
200-strong protest in Barcelona marks one week since string of homophobic attacks
June 5, 2021 06:40 PM
Spain must free Catalan leaders and withdraw extradition requests, says Council of Europe report
Committee on Legal Affairs of human rights organization calls out Spanish authorities on independence issue
June 3, 2021 05:33 PM
Homeless population get Covid vaccines in Barcelona
Arrels Foundation administered Janssen jabs to 80 people on Thursday morning
June 3, 2021 05:17 PM
Emotional reunions in Reus: airport welcomes its first arrivals
Hugs and kisses all round after regular flights return from Britain and Ireland for first time in 8 months
June 2, 2021 11:15 AM
Protest called to condemn homophobic attacks in Barcelona
Two gay couples were assaulted by a group of men on the beach and two further aggressions were reported over the weekend
June 1, 2021 06:07 PM
Campaigners warn electricity bills could rise as new tariffs come into force
Alliance against Energy Poverty reminds vulnerable households they are protected by law from having supply cut off
June 1, 2021 01:34 PM
Barcelona wants to open beaches on 'special night' of Sant Joan
June 23 celebrations could be "similar" to those seen before the pandemic according to city council
May 31, 2021 05:30 PM
Barcelona council rejects plans for Hermitage museum but opens door to rethinking stance
Port to continue working on cultural hub with Russian institution and Liceu opera hall
May 30, 2021 02:38 PM
What are the richest towns in Catalonia?
Annual report from Spain’s National Statistics Institute ranks the municipalities with the highest and lowest incomes
May 30, 2021 12:19 PM
Barcelona's Belarusian community condemns arrest of dissident journalist
Protesters gather to denounce Lukashenko's actions as "state terrorism"
May 29, 2021 08:50 PM
Barcelona backs activists in quest for Spanish housing rights law
BCN En Comú, ERC, JxCat, and Socialists support 8-point proposal
May 28, 2021 11:06 AM
Three convicted for La Rambla terror attacks with sentences from 8 to 53 years
Spain's National Court ruled that Mohamed Houli and Driss Oukabir spend more time in prison than requested by prosecutor
May 27, 2021 03:13 PM
Hermitage museum in Barcelona closer to reality, but pending council approval
Port greenlights project to create seafront cultural hub with participation of Liceu opera hall
May 27, 2021 02:16 PM
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