Thousands march against Catalan trial during general strike
Disruption and police clashes as protesters block roads
February 21, 2019 12:34 PM
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Government sets minimum services during general strike
Public transport and schools will operate at reduced capacity on Thursday with essential health services guaranteed
February 20, 2019 07:21 PM
Lightning McRuti: Catalan hospital smooths children’s trip to operating theater
Can Ruti introduces toy car instead of gurneys for patients under six
February 19, 2019 04:45 PM
Mobile Social Congress to denounce work conditions, environmental impact in electronics industry
In parallel, the Mobile World Congress will also see protests due to the presence of the King of Spain
February 18, 2019 05:04 PM
Body found on Barcelona beach
The Catalan Police received the notification in the early hours of Sunday morning
February 17, 2019 07:58 PM
Hundreds of thousands march in Barcelona against Catalan trial
The protest was put on by pro-independence ANC and Òmnium Cultural organizations under the slogan "Self-determination is a right, not a crime”
February 16, 2019 03:32 PM
Barcelona set for march against Catalan trial
Under the slogan "Self-determination is a right, not a crime," Saturday's rally will protest "intolerance and injustice"
February 16, 2019 03:26 PM
Norwegian airline to add Barcelona-Chicago route in June
Low-cost, long-distance carrier will also raise number of weekly flights to New York and Los Angeles
February 15, 2019 05:55 PM
Rubber bullet victim: 'no reason' for police to fire during referendum
Roger Español testifies in Barcelona court saying prosecutor tried to "minimize" behavior of Spanish officers
February 15, 2019 04:53 PM
EU commissioner to talk to Madrid about 'handling' of Open Arms problem
European Commission official to bring up issue of migrant rescue vessel confined to Barcelona port by Spanish authorities
February 11, 2019 04:57 PM
Seat to present 5G-connected car at Mobile World Congress
Automobile maker to unveil hi-tech vehicle at Barcelona's flagship trade show in last week of February
February 11, 2019 12:41 PM
‘Chain of events’ and poor rail network, reasons given for deadly train crash
Catalan government says lack of public funding could have led to the incident while for Madrid it is too early to know
February 9, 2019 04:47 PM
100 female scientists to give 100 simultaneous talks in schools
Part of Barcelona's Biennial of Science, initiative aims to encourage girls to take up careers in science and technology
February 8, 2019 08:51 PM
One dead and several injured as train derails in central Catalonia
Trains crash between Manresa and Sant Vicenç de Castellet
February 8, 2019 07:46 PM
Ombudsman denounces 'concealment' of sexual abuse by Catholic Church
Investigation underway as new cases are reported
February 8, 2019 04:47 PM
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