Hit by flash floods a year ago, some Catalan towns are still recovering
Heavy rains caused rivers such as the Francolí to burst their banks and produce extreme damage, especially in Western Catalonia
October 22, 2020 12:35 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Spain surpasses one million coronavirus cases, first in western Europe
Another 156 people have died as Catalonia leads in terms of diagnoses over past 7 days
October 21, 2020 07:20 PM
Supreme Court rules that loan agreements tied to mortgage price index were not abusive
Tribunal believes lenders lacked transparency but rules against potential payouts of millions to customers
October 21, 2020 04:52 PM
Why Covid figures in Spain and Catalonia don’t seem to add up
Reporting delays and methodological differences account for apparent discrepancies
October 20, 2020 08:22 PM
Connecting the talent ecosystem: Barcelona Expat Week
A week of workshops, webinars, and sessions aims to help people settle into life and work in the Catalan capital
October 20, 2020 05:47 PM
Barcelona to host Global Public Transport Summit 2023
Catalan capital chosen ahead of Brussels and Dubai with 13 out of 15 votes
October 20, 2020 05:43 PM
51 Covid deaths in biggest spike since spring as outbreak risk sees all-time high
Another 2,855 cases diagnosed via PCR or antigen tests as transmission rate declines slightly
October 20, 2020 01:19 PM
Catalonia pledges 50% rent reduction for businesses closed in anti-Covid push
Government promises relief aid for bars and other establishments
October 20, 2020 12:20 PM
Catalonia orders 24/7 stores to close at night as coronavirus cases surpass 200,000 mark
New infections skyrocket to 3,383 on Monday in biggest daily surge since beginning of the pandemic
October 19, 2020 03:34 PM
Catalonia records highest daily rise in Covid-19 cases of the second wave
A further 2,759 cases were confirmed on Sunday, bringing weekly total higher than any period of first wave
October 18, 2020 11:27 AM
One month after reopening, how are schools dealing with pandemic?
1 in 5 schools have had a confirmed case of Covid-19 as debate continues over best course of action
October 16, 2020 07:23 PM
'We want to work': 1,000 business owners protest against restaurant closures
Industry bodies and employers' associations demand government aid at Barcelona demonstration
October 16, 2020 05:38 PM
Reduced activity while locals lament closure of bars in Barcelona
Various establishments closed entirely, others open for takeaway, while some used opportunity to deep clean premises
October 16, 2020 02:02 PM
All new Covid-19 measures confirmed after judges ratify restrictions
Bars shut for two weeks while capacities reduced in shops, gyms, and at cultural events
October 16, 2020 01:49 PM
Confusion as Catalonia moves to close bars on Friday despite lacking judicial approval
Government says new coronavirus restrictions will be enforced putting on hold issues concerning "fundamental rights"
October 15, 2020 07:09 PM
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