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
Society
Current affairs and social issues
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
Oleg Sentsov dismisses Russia's terrorism charges as 'fabricated'
Ukrainian filmmaker was in Barcelona for EU event but preferred to leave opinions about jailed Catalan independence leaders to NGOs
November 18, 2019 06:51 PM
ACN marks 20 years with debate on news agencies at Pompeu Fabra university
Among Catalan News Agency's 20th anniversary events is a roundtable on Wednesday with leading media experts
November 18, 2019 11:42 AM
Girona Espai LGTBI reports homophobic attack on center
Rainbow-colored doors of headquarters located in Barri Vell completely destroyed
November 17, 2019 12:03 PM
Pro-independence CDR calls on protesters to cut off access to Barcelona's Sants train station
Police only allow ticketed passengers to enter lobby and Sants metro station has been closed
November 16, 2019 12:20 PM
Non-transitioned inmates can apply for transfers to prisons according to gender identity
Rule change makes Barcelona's women's prison first to host transgender women who still appear as male on Civil Registry
November 15, 2019 07:30 PM
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