Ryanair cabin crew to strike September 28
The stoppage will take place in Spain, Belgium, Italy and Holland
September 13, 2018 01:46 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Actor temporarily freed awaiting trial over blasphemy case
Willy Toledo, accused by Christian group of offending religious sentiment, says he will "continue shitting on God while they continue raping babies and children" referring to Catholic sexual abuse scandals
September 13, 2018 12:58 PM
Barcelona judge to investigate conduct of five more Spanish police officers during Oct 1 vote
Decision comes a week after court considered three other officers used disproportionate force during referendum
September 12, 2018 05:42 PM
Back to school: more than 1M pupils return to classroom
690 more teachers incorporated into education system
September 12, 2018 01:00 PM
Hundreds of buses carrying pro-independence supporters make way to Barcelona for protest
Organizers say more than 1,500 buses coming from across Catalonia
September 11, 2018 01:03 PM
Costa Brava beaches to be made more accessible for people with disabilities
Specially designed chairs, for example, allow those with reduced mobility to swim in sea
September 10, 2018 02:46 PM
A year by year guide to Catalonia's independence rallies
Every September 11 since 2012, Catalans have been taking to the streets demanding self-determination
September 10, 2018 02:34 PM
Traffic restrictions in place for National Day protest
Barcelona police recommend that people travelling to city come in the morning
September 10, 2018 01:35 PM
Hundreds of thousands sign up for Catalan National Day demo
Key theme of pro-independence protest is to publicize political situation in Catalonia at international level
September 10, 2018 12:05 PM
'Aggressions' at unionist protest regretted by Barcelona deputy mayor
"It is necessary to do everything possible so that these actions do not go unpunished, he tweeted, calling the mobilization an "extreme right" demonstration
September 9, 2018 08:22 PM
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
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
Latest updates and breaking news on society, social issues, and current affairs from Barcelona and Catalonia. Keep up to date on protests, the housing crisis, the ongoing drought, the climate crisis and environmental management, urban development and management, the language immersion system, and much more here.