Blood-giving marathon calls for over 10,000 donations after Christmas
Catalan Health Department expects to exceed last year's participation in week-long campaign starting Friday 11
January 7, 2019 05:22 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Two Catalan hospitals join European epilepsy treatment project
The epilepsy units of the Hospital del Mar and Hospital Clínic-Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona aim to discuss the cases with experts in European centers
January 3, 2019 04:17 PM
Road fatalities up by 10% in 2018
185 people lost their lives after crashes last year, 39 of which motorcyclists
January 2, 2019 07:16 PM
Cycling on sidewalk ban in Barcelona comes into effect
Pavements more than 5 meters wide with at least 3 of free passage among exceptions
January 2, 2019 12:18 PM
58499, the lucky number in Catalonia
The Catalan New Year’s Eve lottery shares prizes across the country, with Barcelona, El Prat and Terrassa among the top winner towns
December 31, 2018 01:50 PM
What will happen in Catalonia in 2019?
Let’s take a look at what the country can expect from now on in politics, economy or culture
December 31, 2018 10:35 AM
Six defendants in referendum case transferred to lower court
Former parliament bureau members and Mireia Boya to be tried at Spain’s High Court in Catalonia
December 27, 2018 01:40 PM
‘Medium’ credibility alert of terror attack in Barcelona
Catalan police passes information on local officers, as US consulate issues message telling citizens to “heighten caution” in La Rambla area
December 24, 2018 12:23 AM
Controversy and outrage after dog shot dead by police officer
3,500 people demonstrate to demand justice, while Barcelona's mayor vows to "clarify" what happened
December 23, 2018 04:55 PM
Catalonia picks crumbs in Spanish Christmas lotto
Catalans took home almost 25 million in big prizes this year but spent 363 million on tickets
December 22, 2018 03:38 PM
Alleged IS fighter arrested near Barcelona
Supposed terrorist believed to have fought in Syria
December 22, 2018 12:50 PM
Huge crowds turn out in Barcelona for pro-independence march
40,000 protesters take part in rally against the Spanish government cabinet meeting in the city
December 21, 2018 07:31 PM
Barcelona wakes up to protests against Spanish government
Seven people arrested while demonstrating against Spanish cabinet meeting in Barcelona
December 21, 2018 11:30 AM
Road cuts across Catalonia to protest against Spanish government visit
Disruptions in main highway of country and Barcelona's ring roads in early morning ahead of Spain's cabinet meeting
December 21, 2018 07:08 AM
Spanish Court refuses Kurdish precedent to release Catalan leader
Jordi Sànchez’s request for freedom denied over lack of "new circumstances"
December 20, 2018 02:08 PM
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