Heatwave relents but warning remains in place
Temperatures surpass 40°C in many parts of Catalonia over scorching weekend
August 6, 2018 12:03 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Immigration offices in Catalonia to double staff
“We will work to be useful to citizens,” says Spain’s delegate to country
August 3, 2018 07:18 PM
Man accused of aggression against authority for protesting against Spanish judge at restaurant
Police temporarily arrest man for demonstration against Pablo Llarena
August 3, 2018 06:55 PM
‘Buon viaggio’: Salvini mocks Catalan rescue ship with 87 migrants on board
Italy rejects safe harbor for Proactiva Open Arms
August 3, 2018 02:34 PM
Barcelona terror attack remembered with online archive of memorial objects
Over 12,000 objects catalogued and digitalized into online exhibit
August 2, 2018 06:27 PM
Jailed MPs demand right to equality before law
In their latest petition for freedom, three pro-independence leaders denounce their imprisonment while politicians abroad are free
August 2, 2018 02:49 PM
Heatwave warning activated in Catalonia
Government issues advice on how to deal with soaring temperatures expected until middle of next week
August 2, 2018 02:25 PM
Attacks on political symbols in public decrease since May
Number of incidents falls from 93 to 33 in July, with home affairs minister saying it needs to be zero
August 2, 2018 01:03 PM
Masked gang remove independence flags and threaten residents with knife
Group identified by Catalan police involved in similar recent incident
August 1, 2018 07:46 PM
Unionists double-down on effort to remove pro-independence symbols from public spaces
Ciutadans urges followers to “clean illegal separatist propaganda" off streets
August 1, 2018 07:11 PM
Barcelona attacks: Camp Nou target for terrorists
Other objectives included Eiffel tower, Razzmatazz concert hall, and gay bars
August 1, 2018 02:52 PM
Two arrested in anti-jihadist operation
Raid in the Catalan town of Mataró
August 1, 2018 10:46 AM
Heat wave hits Catalonia
Temperatures are expected to rise to mid-30s, dropping again starting August 8
July 31, 2018 06:05 PM
Cocktail of rice proteins neutralizes HIV in vitro, researchers find
Study results could be applied to prevention of virus in low-income countries
July 31, 2018 01:00 PM
Striking taxi drivers demand solution
Representative says it's a matter of "our families's future" in interview with Catalan News
July 30, 2018 08:31 PM
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