Open Arms rescue ship saves a boat with 40 people including babies and pregnant women
The wooden boat had been traveling for three days from Libya
July 1, 2019 12:02 PM
Society
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Firefighters work to control the southern Catalonia wildfire
Six thousand hectares burned but firefighters announce the perimeter of the wildfire was “stabilized”
June 30, 2019 10:58 AM
Wildfire 'on road to stabalization' with just 10% still active
Firefighting teams still remain cautious but efforts are paying off
June 29, 2019 10:27 AM
Homophobic attack in Barcelona: 'I'll make you heterosexual with a beating'
Friend posts video to denounce aggression on day of Pride address
June 28, 2019 07:30 PM
Catalonia on high alert as temperatures rise above 40 degrees
Authorities advise caution with vulnerable groups especially as forecasts predict heat will continue until Tuesday
June 28, 2019 05:53 PM
Open Arms ship defies ban and sets sail to rescue migrants in Mediterranean
NGO founder Òscar Camps: “I rather be in prison than complicit”
June 28, 2019 01:05 PM
As Pride celebrates Stonewall, Catalonia remembers its own LGBT breakthrough
Franco's Spain dismissed queer people as a "danger to society." Then, they staged an unprecedented protest in Barcelona
June 28, 2019 12:19 PM
Firefighters brace for ‘worst day’ of heatwave as wildfire controlling attempts continue
The southern Catalonia blaze no longer has powerful active fronts but remains burning
June 28, 2019 11:31 AM
As Pride celebrates Stonewall, Catalonia remembers its own LGBT breakthrough
Franco's Spain dismissed queer people as a "danger to society." Then, they staged an unprecedented protest in Barcelona
June 28, 2019 10:57 AM
Jailed leaders urge Puigdemont’s party to help Sánchez retain Spain’s government
Jordi Sànchez, Jordi Turull, and Josep Rull urge JxCat leadership to abstain in Socialist leader’s bid for reelection
June 27, 2019 09:04 PM
Firefighters battle uncontrolled blaze in adverse weather conditions
Interior minister says efforts are going ‘well,’ while people remain kept away from their homes
June 27, 2019 06:47 PM
Southern Catalonia wildfire expected to be one of worst in 20 years
More than 5,500 hectares already burning in Tarragona region with up to 20,000 at risk
June 27, 2019 05:20 PM
Wildfire in southern Catalonia forces a number of home evacuations
Roads close to the fire affecting 2,500 hectares have been forced to close
June 26, 2019 06:45 PM
Wildfire in southern Catalonia forces a number of home evacuations
Roads close to the fire affecting more than 500 hectares have been forced to close
June 26, 2019 06:37 PM
Parliamentary blow to Catalan government’s proposed rent cap
Opposition parties vote en bloc against law
June 26, 2019 05:35 PM
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