Government wants to give asylum seekers temporary work permits
Catalan social affairs minister picks up tips in Germany during visit to Patrick Henry Village refugee center in Heidelberg
November 25, 2019 08:28 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Music teacher under investigation following allegations of abuse of minors
Woman's report of being raped three times as a 15-year-old helps reveal various cases in traditional music groups throughout Vallès county
November 25, 2019 07:13 PM
Arrests for gender-based violence up 2.6% in 2019
Increase in reports of attempted murder and sexual abuse in intimate relationships noted as Catalonia commemorates International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
November 25, 2019 02:26 PM
Italy offers port to Open Arms, carrying 73 shipwrecked migrants
11 minors and injured already brought to land by the coast guard
November 25, 2019 11:23 AM
More than 4,000 tonnes of goods collected for people in need in Catalonia
The annual food drive celebrates its 11th edition with more than 28,200 volunteers
November 24, 2019 03:38 PM
Over 28,000 volunteers aim for most successful ‘Gran Recapte’ food drive ever
The annual food collection for people in need hopes to surpass the 4,500 tonnes of goods gathered last year
November 22, 2019 07:14 PM
Healing the wounds of deadly floods one month on
A fundraising concert is helping piece people's lives back together and repair the damage
November 22, 2019 03:13 PM
Tsunami Democràtic urges Barça and Madrid to show 'Spain, sit and talk' slogan at upcoming clásico match
Anonymous protest group says sport cannot ignore "exceptional" situation in Catalonia and gives clubs a few days to respond
November 21, 2019 05:43 PM
Traffic congestion into Barcelona costs drivers two days and €500 every year
New study from RACC association calls for improved road and rail infrastructure, better and cheaper public transport and introduction of new technology
November 21, 2019 01:24 PM
On its 20th anniversary, journalists praise Catalan News Agency as ‘necessary’
Director Marc Colomer stresses "independence," "political plurality," and "neutrality" as ACN’s leading values
November 20, 2019 09:07 PM
Judge keeps 4 pro-independence activists accused of terrorism in jail
Court had reversed detention orders of CDR members who have been behind bars since October 23
November 20, 2019 07:21 PM
Artur Segarra appeal to overturn death sentence rejected by Thai Supreme Court
Catalan was found guilty of murdering businessman David Bernat in Bangkok in January 2016
November 20, 2019 02:01 PM
Two arrested as police clear student campers from Plaça Universitat
Students had been blockading the square for three weeks, yet some were still reluctant to go
November 20, 2019 10:51 AM
Vicki Bernadet foundation sees 30% rise in child sexual abuse cases in 2019
Coinciding with World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse, organization launches awareness campaign to recruit new members and raise funds
November 19, 2019 07:01 PM
European Court of Human Rights dismisses rapper Valtònyc's case
Musician was sentenced to prison for slander in his lyrics, but avoided jail by going into exile where his extradition case is open
November 19, 2019 10:47 AM
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