Covid restrictions eased for gyms, large stores, universities and school trips
British variant detected in schools and nursing homes, accounts for 40% of total new infections
February 26, 2021 10:53 AM
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Health system mismanagement during pandemic hit most vulnerable hardest, says report
Amnesty International finds primary care in Catalonia and Spain was not prepared to deal with the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak
February 25, 2021 02:25 PM
Sea of pink: peach and nectarine trees blossom in western Catalonia
With only county residents able to visit, Aitona's Fruitourism initiative shares images online
February 24, 2021 05:23 PM
What young protesters in the recent riots have to say
Thousands have taken to the streets to express discontent after the arrest of Catalan rapper Pablo Hasel for over a week
February 23, 2021 08:33 PM
Protests continue one week on from rapper's jailing
112 people arrested and 77 injured over first 7 days of protests
February 23, 2021 07:28 PM
Seventh night of protests against jailing of rapper Pablo Hasel
A few dumpsters burnt down in Barcelona but intensity of march lower than first days of rallies
February 22, 2021 09:26 PM
Sexual harassment allegations rock Barcelona Theater Institute
Joan Ollé suspended as performing arts school opens investigation into abuse cases
February 22, 2021 06:29 PM
Sixth night of protests in solidarity with jailed rapper Pablo Hasel
Demonstrations this week have descended into violent clashes between protesters and police
February 21, 2021 07:01 PM
Love and heartbreak are most common pop music subjects, UOC study finds
Report on Billboard number ones considers conceptualization of love over 7 decades
February 21, 2021 05:07 PM
Rapper Pablo Hasel's imprisonment: fifth night of protests in Catalonia
Large chain stores were looted and at least 15 people were arrested
February 20, 2021 07:24 PM
Rapper Pablo Hasel's imprisonment: fifth night of protests in Catalonia
Demonstrators call for freedom of speech and condemn police violence
February 20, 2021 06:36 PM
Freemuse condemns Spanish government for jailing of rapper Pablo Hasél
"Laws need to be changed" says Denmark-based organization which advocates for artistic freedom
February 20, 2021 02:50 PM
Fourth night of demonstrations calling for jailed rapper's release
Pablo Hasel was sentenced for glorifying terrorism and slandering monarchy in tweets and songs
February 19, 2021 08:02 PM
Student strike and protests in support of imprisoned rapper Hasel
‘Amnesty’ for jailed-politicians and freeing musician among requests
February 19, 2021 01:26 PM
Protests against rapper's imprisonment continue for a third night in a row
Demonstrations condemning Pablo Hasel's conviction have turned into violent confrontations between protesters and police
February 18, 2021 08:03 PM
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