Thousands take to the streets on Women’s Day
Several demonstrations across the country ahead of the big one in Barcelona in the evening
March 8, 2018 04:27 PM
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Thousands take to the streets on Women’s Day
Several demonstrations across the country ahead of the big one in Barcelona in the evening
March 8, 2018 04:27 PM
Catalan parties fail to specify measures against gender gap
In last December election manifesto, all political forces included concern for inequality in Catalonia, where women earn 24% less than men
March 8, 2018 01:33 PM
Feminists campaign for equal representation in media
Catalan Women's Institute kicks off movement for higher presence in media
March 8, 2018 12:48 PM
Women begin first feminist general strike in Catalonia
Reduced public transport service and road disruptions due to early morning protests
March 8, 2018 10:40 AM
Demos for and against independence planned for March
ANC calls “republican” protest in Barcelona on Sunday, with unionist SCC preparing event for “all Spaniards” in Madrid
March 7, 2018 05:42 PM
6000 state-of-the-art robots to be used at Amazon warehouse
Once facility is fully operational, 1500 workers will also be employed
March 7, 2018 02:27 PM
Lost letter delivered to victim of Nazi persecution
President of Lleida council travels to Israeli city as part of "Persecuted and Saved" programme to finally deliver document
March 7, 2018 01:54 PM
Spain's Constitutional court keeps Jordi Sànchez in prison
Spanish Supreme court has yet to decide whether to allow presidential candidate to attend investiture debate or not
March 7, 2018 01:49 PM
Pre-trial detention is measure of last resort, says UN Human Rights Commission
High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein also "dismayed by use of violence" during October 1 referendum
March 7, 2018 12:49 PM
Feminist lobby formed to strengthen role of women in institutions
50a50 presented on Tuesday an all-female list of candidates for president of Barcelona Chamber of Commerce
March 6, 2018 06:00 PM
General strike protesters appear in court but refuse to testify
Defense lawyer for 51 people charged with blocking A2 main road on November 8 expects case to be dropped
March 6, 2018 05:44 PM
Barcelona cultural programme made up of only 32% works by women
Council aims for more equality in culture activities
March 6, 2018 02:03 PM
Reward system aims at getting people to recycle better
New initiative in north Catalan region will award top 100 recycling households
March 6, 2018 12:44 PM
Slave trade something to be ashamed of, says film director
In an interview with Catalan News, Xavier Artigas explains motives behind removal of slave trader Antonio López statue removal
March 5, 2018 07:52 PM
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