'Act against terrorism,' and denouncing 'genocide': How Jews and Palestinians in Catalonia live conflict
Some mark first October 7 anniversary with mass protest in Barcelona, others with prayers in synagogue
October 7, 2024 03:21 PM
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Re-thinking food waste: crafting blonde beers out of excess bread
'La Panarra' is made with 36% of dry bread
October 3, 2024 01:32 PM
Crashes with injuries on AP-7 up 28% since toll removal
Fatal accidents on Catalonia's main highway fall to lowest level in five years
October 7, 2024 12:07 PM
Palestinian community organizes protest to mark first anniversary of Israel's war in Gaza
80-meter-long banner displaying names of victims unfurled at protest announcement
October 3, 2024 05:08 PM
More vehicles registered on AP-7 highway towards Tarragona due to Rodalies disruptions
7% increase during morning peak hours, no change reported for Barcelona-bound traffic
October 3, 2024 10:18 AM
Six-month disruption on Rodalies trains between Tarragona and Barcelona begins October 1
Major works suspend trains between the southern capital and Sant Vicenç de Calders, affecting 30,000 daily passengers
September 30, 2024 10:42 AM
Elderly in Catalonia demand dignity in ageing with better care homes
Protestors gathered in several cities for the International Day of Older Persons
October 1, 2024 06:19 PM
UK Police make public appeal to Brits in Spain as search for Thomas Dures expands to coasts
Crimestoppers offer £20,000 reward for information leading to his arrest
October 1, 2024 06:17 PM
No major incidents on first day of 'historic' Rodalies train disruption
Thousands affected by suspension of six Barcelona-Tarragona lines reach their destinations with minor delays
October 1, 2024 09:47 AM
Prices of basic food items rise as VAT reduction ends
Consumer basket will have a temporary tax of 2% until January, when it will rise again
October 1, 2024 10:45 AM
Quebec, Germany, the Basque Country: How do Catalonia's new tax proposals compare?
The expert view from Núria Bosch and Maite Vilalta from the Barcelona Institute of Economics
September 28, 2024 04:02 PM
Police confiscate 270 weapons across Catalonia since last Thursday
800 police teams deployed as part of 'Daga Plan' to strengthen protocols against carrying weapons in public
September 30, 2024 02:53 PM
Mushroom foraging season begins with good prospects due to recent rains
After three years of drought, experts predict a 'decent' harvest if it continues to rain and there is no frost
September 16, 2024 01:04 PM
Barcelona locals against America's Cup criticize former mayor for fostering 'elitist' competition
Ada Colau recently questioned organizers' audience and visitor figures
September 29, 2024 12:41 PM
Catalonia joins global petition for 'immediate' ceasefire in Lebanon
Government says it is open to treating "some of the affected people" in Catalan hospitals
September 27, 2024 04:46 PM
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