Number of under-age, unaccompanied migrants in Catalonia set to double in 2018
Work, social affairs and families minister calls for joint action between government and social organizations in tackling growing problem
June 13, 2018 07:04 PM
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Catalan researchers help identify new drug to treat lung cancer
The Idibell and ICO research groups participate in international study promising effective therapy for up to 30% of sufferers
June 13, 2018 05:48 PM
Opening port to refugees ‘not enough,’ say human rights groups
Number of migrants dead or missing from crossing Mediterranean to Spain already matches figure for 2017
June 13, 2018 05:22 PM
King of Spain’s brother-in-law given 5 days to enter jail
Socialist party says possibility to reprieve him is ‘unrealistic’
June 13, 2018 03:06 PM
Greater Barcelona launches plan to combat food waste
267,000 tonnes of food thrown away each year in Catalonia
June 13, 2018 01:27 PM
Barcelona offers to take in 100 refugees from Aquarius ship
The 629 migrants on board the Aquarius are currently en route to Valencia, with support from Italian boats
June 12, 2018 07:39 PM
Unionist parties want to ban ‘partisan symbols’ from public spaces
People’s Party initiative comes amid controversy over yellow bow supporting jailed leaders on Catalan government building
June 12, 2018 05:31 PM
King of Spain's brother-in-law sentenced to almost 6 years in jail
Verdict review of corruption case lowers punishment by 5 months for Urdangarin, who might still appeal to Constitutional Court
June 12, 2018 12:27 PM
Stranded ship with 629 refugees to be taken to Valencia
Two Italian ships will escort the rescue boat to Spain
June 12, 2018 11:48 AM
Torra offers to take in 600 refugees on stranded NGO ship
Doctors Without Borders says passage to Spain is "unsafe," after Spanish president offered port of Valencia following blocks by Italy and Malta
June 11, 2018 08:16 PM
Lleida council opens centre to help seasonal fruit pickers
Around 80 migratory workers sleeping in streets, according to local human rights group
June 11, 2018 07:50 PM
Police break up gang that robbed hundreds of tourists on Catalan highway
Of the 15 members arrested, 12 receive unprecedented restraining orders
June 11, 2018 06:06 PM
Rescue ship rejected by Italy to dock in Valencia
Spanish president Pedro Sánchez offers to take in stranded ship to avoid humanitarian crisis as Barcelona also makes its port available
June 11, 2018 05:41 PM
Date to replace Rajoy set as new corruption verdict comes out
People’s Party in Valencia received illegal funding to pay for three electoral campaigns
June 11, 2018 02:23 PM
Valtonyc ‘meets criteria’ for protection by Artists at Risk
The Finnish entity, providing help to "artists at risk" would be able to host the rapper "for a time"
June 9, 2018 03:42 PM
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