Holy statue to be paraded in Barcelona for first time in 80 years in prayers for rain
Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi calls for intervention from above via Christ of the Blood relic
March 1, 2024 04:57 PM
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Thirteen affected by PortAventura attraction accident file lawsuit against theme park
Fourteen people were injured after a tree fell on the Tomahawk attraction due to strong winds
March 1, 2024 03:57 PM
Santa Coloma council evacuates another 29 residents due to cracks in building
Occupants of fifth block of flats in Badalona forced out after technical inspection
March 1, 2024 09:46 AM
Prosecutors to appeal Dani Alves sexual assault sentence
Former Barça footballer sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for rape committed in 2022
March 1, 2024 02:51 PM
Catalan aims to break through English-dominated tech scene at MWC
Several initiatives promote its use at the world's most important technology fair
February 29, 2024 11:18 AM
Local council moves 16 people out of homes due to crack in Costa Brava apartment block
Blanes City Council offers alternative temporary acommodation to the five families affected
February 29, 2024 05:00 PM
Barcelona Council offers free English-language sessions for expectant and new parents
In-person meetings on March 20 and April 24 will provide information and resources for families
February 29, 2024 03:09 PM
Catalan pharmacies to begin free distribution of reusable menstrual products next week
Menstruating people can choose from menstrual cups, cloth pads or absorbent underwear by scanning a QR code on 'La Meva Salut' app
February 29, 2024 02:30 PM
60 residents evacuated in Santa Coloma after cracks discovered in building
City council provides temporary housing for affected occupants, 13 of whom are children
February 28, 2024 04:53 PM
Catalan rapper Morad found guilty of ‘inciting’ crowds to throw stones at police
Entertainer accepts two-year suspended prison sentence for incident during 2021 video shoot
February 28, 2024 01:06 PM
Spanish government introduces national rent cap in 'tense housing areas'
Catalan executive's proposal to have its own system rejected
February 27, 2024 02:12 PM
Farmers block main highways across Catalonia in new day of protests
Agricultural workers plan cross-border protest with French farmers
February 27, 2024 09:50 AM
Victims of terrorist acts criticize courts linking pro-independence protests with terrorism
"Trivializing this word hurts us a lot" say families
February 26, 2024 10:19 AM
Catalan High Court president says amnesty sows 'discord'
Jesús María Barrientos criticizes law at swearing-in ceremony of new judges
February 26, 2024 01:51 PM
'Enough trade with Israel': new protest against 'genocide' in Gaza draws 4,500
Barcelona hosts one of 100 simultaneous demonstrations in Spain to back Palestine
February 25, 2024 02:42 PM
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