30 injured and 14 arrested in altercations and lootings during anti-restrictions protest
Far-right groups believed to be present in Barcelona, rally might have been inspired by latest riots in Italy
October 31, 2020 12:59 PM
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Far-right groups believed to be present in Barcelona, rally might have been inspired by latest riots in Italy
October 31, 2020 12:59 PM
Catalan government says schools would not necessarily close, as Spain sees confinement as remote possibility
October 31, 2020 11:41 AM
Far-right groups blamed for "extreme violence" in night of riots and looting
October 30, 2020 08:01 PM
Essential activities only justification for leaving hometowns from Friday to Monday
October 30, 2020 12:22 PM
No one outside the family allowed to enter home and child unable to go to school
October 30, 2020 11:21 AM
Government announces further Covid-19 restrictions
October 29, 2020 02:33 PM
First episode 'Halloween v Castanyada' available from Oct 31
October 29, 2020 09:00 AM
Smoke bombs and firecrackers set off, eggs thrown at façade of government HQ
October 28, 2020 07:15 PM
Josep Lluís Trapero had been accused of sedition for alleged collusion with Catalan government to make possible independence referendum
October 28, 2020 10:44 AM
Clashes with police after demonstration officially ends, with some making barricades and burning dumpsters
October 26, 2020 09:52 PM
School closures "not on the table," insist education department officials
October 26, 2020 03:20 PM
Protests to bring attention to violence in Caucasus block motorway near Pyrenees as Catalan parliament supports Yerevan
October 26, 2020 01:53 PM
Catalan police identifies 101 people but avoids imposing fines due to short notice of measures
October 26, 2020 12:06 PM
Measure, in force from Sunday night, includes exceptions such as force majeure, work, health emergencies, and care
October 25, 2020 07:09 PM
Catalonia’s most scarcely populated villages see “opportunity” to attract new inhabitants
October 24, 2020 12:51 PM
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