'La Marató' telethon raises over €9m in less than 18 hours
Donation period for 2019 charity event gathering funds for research into minority illnesses goes on until end of March
December 16, 2019 11:28 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
3,000 participate in pediatric cancer awareness event in Barcelona
Catalan president and health minister attend 'Posa't la gorra' in central Ciutadella park
December 14, 2019 06:19 PM
3,000 security officers to be deployed for Barcelona Real Madrid clásico
Barça held informal talks with members of the pro-independence protest group through an intermediary
December 13, 2019 01:24 PM
Catalan authorities investigate whether Ryanair violated Girona airport workers’ rights
Airline and staff agreed to worse conditions after plan to close base put 164 jobs at risk
December 12, 2019 07:37 PM
Dead fish show impact of 'ecological disaster' from chemical plant fire
Investigations launched after thousands of liters of dissolvent pollute Besòs river following Wednesday's blaze in Montornès del Vallès
December 12, 2019 11:52 AM
The possible scenarios of the Tsunami Democràtic protest at the clásico
Spanish football federation doesn’t rule out moving the game to a neutral venue, says some local media
December 11, 2019 06:25 PM
Authorities ask citizens to stay indoors in four towns after fire in chemical plant
Civil Protection deactivates chemical risk alert after firefighters announce blaze is stabilized
December 11, 2019 11:44 AM
Judge orders 'immediate' return of 111 works of art from Museum of Lleida
The western Catalan art centre has to give the pieces back to parishes in the neighbouring region of Aragon
December 11, 2019 10:50 AM
40 organizations denounce 'human rights violations' in Spain to UN
Most alleged infringements presented in Geneva relate to protest, freedom of expression, and political participation in Catalonia
December 10, 2019 08:39 PM
Over 70% in Spain think state is not going in right direction, says EU poll
While more of those surveyed believe Spanish democracy works, it remains back of the queue in Europe
December 10, 2019 01:31 PM
Tsunami Democràtic calls for ‘massive’ protest for Barça-Madrid clásico
The group complains about the clubs not agreeing to make their message “visible from the stands and the field”
December 10, 2019 10:58 AM
Catalan social housing foundation wins World Habitat Awards' gold prize
Hàbitat3 manages 490 social homes lodging over 1,300 people, mainly in Barcelona's metropolitan area
December 9, 2019 01:32 PM
Over 500 emergency calls around Catalonia due to heavy rains
Downpours on Wednesday and Thursday flooded basements, felled trees, disrupted traffic and trains, while thousands were left without power
December 5, 2019 11:44 AM
Music teacher investigated for alleged sexual abuse of minors pleads not guilty of rape
Top Barcelona court orders Sabadell court to join all cases against defendant
December 4, 2019 01:46 PM
Public transport tickets undergo change to benefit frequent travelers
New 10-journey 'T-Casual' will be €1.15 more expensive, with 'T-Usual' granting unlimited journeys for 30 days for less than current equivalents
December 4, 2019 12:33 PM
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