2,000 unionists demonstrate in Barcelona centre against independence movement
Protesters send clear message to Spanish president: "no pacts with terrorists or separatists"
September 9, 2018 03:57 PM
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Unionist parties criticize security agreements between Catalonia and Spain
With Spain about to deploy 600 officers in Catalonia in run up to National Day protests, law enforcement returns as hot topic of debate
September 7, 2018 05:31 PM
Unionist parties criticize police incorporation into Spain intelligence body
As Spainish government to deploy 600 officers in Catalonia in run up to National Day protests, law enforcement hot topic of debate again
September 7, 2018 03:14 PM
Partial metro stoppage in Barcelona September 21 to 24
Workers denounce "repeated violations" by heads of Barcelona transport operator (TMB)
September 7, 2018 01:02 PM
Member of group behind Barcelona terror attack says he was ready to confess
In court testimony leaked to the press, terrorist who survived Alcanar explosion claims he had doubts about the attacks
September 7, 2018 12:30 PM
Schizophrenics three times more likely to consume cannabis, says study
Barcelona Vall d'Hebron hospital takes part in research revealing new genetic regions that relate cannabis consumption with schizophrenia
September 6, 2018 07:09 PM
Catalan police to be incorporated into Spanish intelligence agency against terrorism
Mossos d'Esquadra to join body in less than a month after agreement reached on Thursday in Barcelona
September 6, 2018 02:59 PM
Yellow ribbons, anti-riot police deployment key issues at Catalan-Spanish security summit
Meeting should also address integration of Catalan police forces into Spanish and international antiterrorist coordination bodies
September 6, 2018 02:07 PM
Heavy storm in Barcelona area affects underground
75 mm rainfall in Catalan capital in only 30 minutes, prompting some 180 services by firefighters
September 6, 2018 09:50 AM
Study shows no risk of HIV seropositive people in treatment passing on virus
Barcelona center promotes project tracking 1,000 serodifferent gay couples for eight years in 14 countries
September 5, 2018 06:26 PM
Spain to deploy 600 police officers in Catalonia in run up to pro-independence demonstrations
Socialist government to send officers before Catalan National Day and first anniversary of independence referendum
September 5, 2018 04:59 PM
Brussels to ask Spain over licenses to harvest coral in Catalonia
EU to demand information from Madrid after Catalan MEPs complain about controversial licenses granted during direct rule
September 3, 2018 07:54 PM
Extradition decision for exiled rapper on September 17
Defense for hip hop artist Valtònyc, currently awaiting a ruling in Belgium, expressed “optimism”
September 3, 2018 12:58 PM
360 bodies from 17th century found in Barcelona
Graves discovered by archaeologists at site of future Sagrera high speed train station
August 31, 2018 04:37 PM
Ending daylight saving time: good news for Catalonia?
Catalan civic organization welcomes European Commission's proposal to end decades-old practice, but not entirely
August 31, 2018 02:54 PM
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