International platform to send observers to independence trial
Despite no response from Supreme Court, 13 human rights organizations will report on prosecution of political leaders
January 29, 2019 06:03 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Government passes ridesharing regulation; drivers to sue cabinet
Catalan executive passes new contentious rules for Uber and Cabify
January 29, 2019 04:41 PM
Ridesharing sector could accept contentious regulation
After representatives met with territory minister, protesting drivers and companies will now discuss new proposal
January 28, 2019 08:37 PM
Spanish court denies Catalan leaders’ release over ‘increased flight risk’
Prisoners to be transferred to Madrid ahead of independence trial
January 28, 2019 02:02 PM
Protest called to condemn homophobic attack on LGBTI center
Locals respond with messages of condemnation and support, while demonstration on Monday evening will denounce the hate crime
January 28, 2019 11:30 AM
80 years since Barcelona fell to Franco
City council posthumously stripped dictator and officials of honors on Friday
January 25, 2019 08:57 PM
Union calls general strike coinciding with start of independence trial
Intersindical – CSC registers stoppage for February 5, 6 and 7 aiming for repeal of 2012 labor reform
January 25, 2019 04:46 PM
Barcelona to build tram along Diagonal avenue
Project will link two unconnected networks
January 25, 2019 10:51 AM
Metro calls partial strike for Mobile World Congress
The stoppage is to last for the four days of the Barcelona fair starting February 25
January 24, 2019 08:00 PM
Catalan researcher chosen for international colon cancer study
Head of oncology at Vall d'Hebron hospital will take part in worldwide Grand Challenge project
January 24, 2019 05:53 PM
Montserrat monastery sets up committee for possible abuse cases
Initiative comes after complaint about alleged offense involving a monk two decades ago
January 24, 2019 02:41 PM
Snow in Pyrenees and central Catalonia
Minor disruptions as authorities issue alert for severe weather
January 23, 2019 02:07 PM
Regulators reject Spanish gas project MidCAT
Midi-Catalonia interconnector did not respond to “market needs” and was too costly, according to them
January 22, 2019 08:34 PM
Spanish high court sets date to hear cases of former Catalan police heads
Pretrial hearing to take place on February 5 to decide whether officials charged with rebellion and sedition will be tried in Catalonia
January 22, 2019 06:10 PM
Catalan parties call for 'immediate' release of migrant rescue ship
Spain prevents Open Arms vessel from leaving Barcelona's port as city awards NGO with Gold Medal
January 22, 2019 05:31 PM
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