97% of students taking Catalan university entrance exams pass
914 pupils score above a 9 in the general phase, with the highest score being 9.9
June 20, 2024 11:10 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Barcelona to study ban on 'offensive' tourist souvenirs
New measure aims to target 'homophobic or sexist' products that degrade city's image
June 20, 2024 10:04 AM
LGTBIQ+ Pride parade to take over Barcelona's Gran Via on July 20
Campaign calls for early education on gender and sexual diversity
June 19, 2024 12:11 PM
Barcelona area beaches lose 20% of its sand in a year due to storms
Local authorities blame erosion on construction of nearby ports and urge long-term solutions
June 19, 2024 11:12 AM
Formula 1 fans 'surprised' at fan zone in Barcelona ahead of next week's GP
Hundreds of supporters test simulators, take pictures with F1 cars and buy merchandise in city center
June 16, 2024 01:50 PM
Barcelona's La Rambla renovation work begins - Check all disruptions here
€55 million project will make boulevard greener and more pedestrian-friendly by 2027
June 17, 2024 01:24 PM
Barcelona to offer 350 climate shelters this summer, 120 more than last year
Public swimming pools will be included for the first time, but with a fee for access
June 17, 2024 07:59 PM
Catalonia lifts further drought restrictions affecting majority of residents
Recent rains have more than doubled reservoirs' stock in two months
June 18, 2024 01:15 PM
All Rodalies rail lines return to normal after a month of disruption
Operations resumed on most affected R3, R4, R7 and R12 lines following copper theft on May 12
June 17, 2024 10:54 AM
Tuesday's taxi strike in Barcelona called off after negotiations
Government promises to move forward on key demands, including high insurance rates and conflict with ride-hailing services
June 17, 2024 02:45 PM
Promoting access to land and gender equality through women's cooperatives in Senegal
Catalan Cooperation Fund allocates €30k to fostering organic agriculture, self-sufficiency, and female empowerment
June 17, 2024 11:22 AM
Barcelona limits 24-hour convenience stores schedules near Primavera Sound music festival
Measure taken to avoid "massified drinking areas" in public zones to improve coexistence between event and neighbors' rest
May 7, 2024 11:00 AM
Pro-Palestine demonstrators' camp cleared in Barcelona city center after one night
City council defends camping not allowed on public space, while demonstrators had planned to stay until Sunday
June 14, 2024 01:20 PM
Rodalies commuter network will not normalize operations on Sunday after U-turn
Railway operator Adif now says trains will only run without passengers to verify condition
June 14, 2024 03:14 PM
Climate activists call for protest against Formula 1 roadshow in Barcelona
Barcelona city council says event is 'perfectly compatible' with reducing pollution
June 13, 2024 01:37 PM
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