Four people arrested after copper theft in Rodalies commuter train network
Event took place on Catalan election day and continues to cause disruption in service
May 24, 2024 02:22 PM
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Current affairs and social issues
Barcelona mayor backs limiting cruise ship passengers or reducing number of docks
City council and port authorities start negotiations to decrease number of one-day travelers
May 24, 2024 12:49 PM
United Airlines announces new flight connecting Barcelona and San Francisco
American company to fly non-stop until October
May 24, 2024 05:27 PM
Barça bribery charges dropped in Negreira case, Barcelona Court says
FC Barcelona was under investigation for alleged referee payments, court case will now continue
May 24, 2024 02:48 PM
Police recover watch worth €16,000 in France after being taken at Barcelona airport
Owner warned law enforcement agents after going through security control
May 24, 2024 10:14 AM
Pro-Palestine student protest at University of Barcelona ends after achieving 'historic victory'
Institution approved decision to cut ties with Israel on Wednesday
May 23, 2024 02:54 PM
Police break up pro-Palestine protest in Catalan business agency offices
Demonstrators mark anniversary of Palestinian Nakba demanding an end to 'complicity' with Israel
May 15, 2024 10:59 AM
Pro-Palestine protest at University of Barcelona raises concerns ahead of Catalan election
Although protest takes place at polling station, demonstrators insist they will not disrupt voting
May 10, 2024 06:33 PM
University of Barcelona's senate votes in favor of pro-Palestine protesters requests
Students have been camping in the building protesting university's ties with Israel
May 8, 2024 05:41 PM
Students camp at University of Barcelona in support of Palestine
Protesters will consider extending action until election day on Sunday
May 7, 2024 10:25 AM
Catalonia to grant €800,000 to UN agency for Palestine refugees
Half of Catalonia's €1.6m aid for UN in Palestine in 2024 allocated to UNRWA
May 4, 2024 11:06 AM
Catalan police upgrade surveillance after copper wire thefts on train lines
Mossos d’ESquadra approve new measures and ask for legal changes and more security at facilities
May 23, 2024 05:30 PM
Taxi drivers to 'paralyze' Barcelona next week in protest at ride-hailing services
Élite Taxi union proposes slow march through center of Catalan capital on Tuesday from 10 am to 1pm
May 23, 2024 02:41 PM
Casa Batlló and Sónar team up in new immersive artistic space
Music by The Chemical Brothers will lead new project in iconic Antoni Gaudí’s modernist building
May 23, 2024 01:27 PM
Barcelona residents rally against Louis Vuitton fashion show at Park Güell
Protesters plan to demonstrate during the runway event, which will be attended by many celebrities
May 23, 2024 12:37 PM
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