Campaigning to halt depopulation with proposals on work, housing, and services
Pro-independence Junts favors new urbanism law, while Socialists call for active policies
May 9, 2024 01:20 PM
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Current affairs and social issues
Luis Rubiales to testify in trial over World Cup's kiss on Jennifer Hermoso
Spain's national court to also judge former Spanish Football Federation members and former head coach Jorge Vilda
May 9, 2024 09:49 AM
Prison workers sign manifesto against security management in penitentiary centers
Staff criticizes handling and call for increased security
May 8, 2024 06:47 PM
Low-activity radioactive equipment stolen in Barcelona
Material considered risk level four out of five, with five being the least dangerous
May 8, 2024 01:24 PM
Spanish government and trade unions agree on reform of unemployment benefits
Deal does not have support of employers
May 8, 2024 10:44 AM
Drought emergency measures lifted for most of Catalonia's inhabitants
Recent rains allow towns dependent on Ter-Llobregat water system to return to level of 'exceptionality'
May 7, 2024 12:46 PM
2,200 cyclists raise awareness on children's bike-safety in Barcelona
3rd edition of Kidical Mass takes over Poblenou in Catalan capital
May 6, 2024 12:40 PM
Catalan delegation commemorates 1,400 Catalan prisoners at 79th anniversary of Mauthausen concentration camp liberation
Government of Catalonia to Central Europe delegate speaks on European rise of fascism during speech
May 6, 2024 12:32 PM
Costa Brava wind farm backed by three largest parties ahead of Catalan election
Socialists, ERC and Junts support offshore renewables plan, CUP opposed, Vox favors nuclear option
May 6, 2024 10:11 AM
UN warns Spain of obligation to remember Franco-era human rights violations
Conservative People's Party and far-right Vox have enacted "concordia" laws in three Spanish regions
May 4, 2024 07:38 PM
Rambla de Catalunya renovation works to affect transit on two May weekends
Works part of wider maintenance plan to prevent deterioration with financial backing of €29m
May 4, 2024 10:05 AM
Rail operator Renfe fined €900,000 for breaching consumer rights
Catalan government sanctions public rail company over handling of fault on R2Sud line in May 2023
May 3, 2024 05:46 PM
Emergency drought measures could be lifted after recent rain
Catalan government to assess situation but wants to avoid having to back track in a few weeks
May 2, 2024 02:05 PM
Thousands protest for shorter workday on International Workers' Day
Unions demand better pay while denouncing housing crisis and global conflicts
May 1, 2024 11:50 AM
Parties divided over controversial Hard Rock casino-hotel in election campaign
Political battle over mega-complex caused budget plan to fail and for elections to be called early
April 30, 2024 10:51 AM
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