Arnold Schwarzenegger impressed by ‘efficient’ and ‘green’ Barcelona metro system
The actor hailed the public transport system as something the rest of the world should use
September 22, 2019 11:46 AM
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Current affairs and social issues
Public ‘hanging’ kicks off Fridays for Future week of action
Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau will go to UN climate change summit in New York on Monday
September 20, 2019 07:54 PM
Spain not to investigate alleged links between terror attacks head and secret services
“This makes us think there is something they don't want us not to know,” says Catalan government spokesperson
September 19, 2019 04:56 PM
Who is the average Barcelona foreign worker?
1,500 expats congregated at the Hola Barcelona! Cocktail event between foreign employees in Barcelona
September 19, 2019 12:05 PM
Fridays for Future in Catalonia - a week of action against climate change
The organization will host protests, workshops and performances next week culminating in a global strike on September 27
September 18, 2019 11:58 AM
The beauty spot asking to 'expel' uncivil visitors
With 18,000 people visiting the spectacular creeks of Planes d'Hostoles, town hall asks government for tools to protect natural site
September 17, 2019 07:34 PM
Climate emergency and concrete measures: what is being done?
European Mobility Week, low emission zone and reclaiming car lanes, among environmentally-friendly proposals
September 17, 2019 05:34 PM
Guardian Angels watch over Barcelona
Non-profit organization patrols streets and metro in Barcelona
September 17, 2019 03:07 PM
The lowdown on the Barcelona Low Emission Zone
Restrictions on polluting vehicles are being introduced in and around Barcelona. But what does this actually mean?
September 16, 2019 06:00 PM
European Mobility Week - what’s on in Catalonia
More than 700 activities across Catalonia this week will help you to be that little bit greener
September 16, 2019 11:55 AM
Barcelona hosts European Young Leaders for first time
Catalan capital follows cities like London and Rome in offering forum for "next generation of leaders" to debate future of Europe
September 13, 2019 08:45 PM
Cars get thumbs down from Barcelona residents, says study
Only 33% of people in Catalan capital see cars as good option for getting around, while 90% say fewer cars would improve quality of life
September 13, 2019 10:37 AM
Some 1.3m students in Catalonia go back to school
After 82 days of summer holidays, classrooms all over the country will be full once again as 2019-2020 academic year gets underway
September 12, 2019 12:11 PM
Tension at parliament as protesters clash with police
Police clear Ciutadella park after masked group throws fences at officers
September 11, 2019 08:59 PM
Parliament Medal of Honor goes to migrant rescue representatives
Òscar Camps and Carola Rackete of NGOs Proactiva Open Arms and Sea Watch receive chamber's annual distinction ahead of National Day celebrations
September 10, 2019 08:07 PM
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