500 disappeared Spanish Civil War international brigades soldiers identified
Catalan government releases reports on fighters from United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Ireland
June 3, 2024 11:36 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Farmers block all border crossings between Spain and France in historic protest
Demonstrators demand greater food security, priority for local produce and lower energy taxes
June 3, 2024 09:40 AM
Foreign residents in Barcelona exceed 25% for the first time
Population of Catalan capital grows by 2.6% in one year thanks to migration
June 2, 2024 05:59 PM
Four sea turtles released back to Mediterranean at Prat de Llobregat beach
Dozens of curious attend 'Return home' event filled with activities
June 3, 2024 09:58 AM
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia boulevard fills up with pianos for one day
Dozens of people play music, turning the street into an open-air stage
May 31, 2024 06:27 PM
University of Lleida council votes against breaking ties with Israel
Students protesting say UdL prioritizes economic interests over human rights
May 31, 2024 04:07 PM
Autonomous University of Barcelona's senate agrees to break relations with Israel
Students believe university's decision is good first step but falls short
May 31, 2024 10:17 AM
Wave of bear attacks spark protest in Catalan Pyrenees
Shepherds demand change after the killing of fenced livestock
May 29, 2024 04:04 PM
Platja d'Aro bans 'sexual' items at bachelor parties
Coastal city council says these behaviors cause coexistence problems
May 29, 2024 01:19 PM
Taxi drivers threaten to block Barcelona airport and port to protest ride-hailing services
Catalan government says new taxi law is ready to be approved
May 28, 2024 12:16 PM
Barcelona mayor apologizes after stealing spotlight from Barça Feminí's Champions League celebration
Jaume Collboni criticized for pulling away jersey from player Alèxia Putellas
May 28, 2024 11:09 AM
'Emergency' pro-Palestine protest in Barcelona after Israel's attack on Rafah
Catalans protest against 'genocide' in Palestine outside European Parliament offices
May 27, 2024 07:17 PM
Reservoirs in Ter-Llobregat system exceed 30% of capacity after recent rains
Similar levels of reserves have not been recorded since July 2023
May 27, 2024 05:44 PM
Fifty chemical risk alarms to go off in emergency drill in Greater Barcelona on May 29
Phones will receive push notifications on Wednesday morning in parts of Catalan capital and neighboring cities
May 27, 2024 01:28 PM
Mas d'Enric prison broke recidivism protocol for inmate who killed staff member
Treatment board did not conduct assessment test after assault on other inmate four months before murder
May 27, 2024 01:08 PM
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