Central Electoral Board leaves decision on extending opening hours of polling stations to regional boards
Pro-independence ERC and Junts+ parties call to extend voting hours amid Rodalies chaos
May 12, 2024 07:25 PM
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25 Ukrainian children arrive in Catalonia for three weeks of 'peace holidays'
Pioneering program in Europe offers Ochakiv kids a brief escape from the horrors of war
April 30, 2024 01:57 PM
Spain negotiating with Oman to repatriate imprisoned Spaniards, including Catalan Fátima Ofkir
Girl jailed in 2017 on drug trafficking charges and sentenced to 25 years in prison
May 11, 2024 01:47 PM
Rare northern lights seen across Catalonia sky
Geomagnetic storm prompts sightings including most relevant one in Montsec observatory in 150 years
May 11, 2024 12:00 PM
Hundreds of prison workers protest for better security measures
Demonstrators criticize agreement between government and unions signed in April
May 10, 2024 04:35 PM
Barcelona opens new tram station at Plaça de les Glòries square
New stop is first step towards connecting tram lines through city center
May 10, 2024 10:33 AM
Catalonia ups hydroelectric energy production after increase in reservoir levels
Production up over 50% in Catalonia compared to last year, 26% in Lleida
May 10, 2024 09:33 AM
Judge shelves Shakira's 2018 tax evasion case after plaintiffs withdraw complaints
Defense team celebrates end of "smear campaign" against singer and criticizes tax agency
May 9, 2024 02:24 PM
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
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
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