Catalan government's new plan boosts support for victims of gender-based violence
Emergency and face-to-face psychiatric care will be expanded, with 33 psychiatrists available 24 hours a day
February 15, 2024 02:41 PM
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Barça, Gaza and Dani Alves: Catalonia's most discussed topics on social media in 2023
Other hot topics included the Shakira trial, Sagrada Família and Primavera Sound
February 15, 2024 11:29 AM
Residents of evacuated Badalona building won't be able to return until roof is reinforced
Mayor says residents must pay for works themselves but offers help to those with difficulties
February 15, 2024 09:20 AM
Apartment block adjacent to collapsed Badalona building evacuated due to appearance of a crack
20 households evacuated, as residents of damaged building collect belongings on Wednesday
February 14, 2024 01:59 PM
Farmers lift blockades on Catalan highways after 30 hours of protest
Protesters receive new guarantees from Catalan government on drought restrictions and red tape
February 14, 2024 09:36 AM
7 in 10 farm workers in Catalonia are foreigners, 58% from outside EU
Reliance on migrant workers peaks during harvest, with 75% of labor coming from abroad
February 14, 2024 11:10 AM
Farmers' protests target Mercabarna wholesale market, Port of Tarragona and AP-7
Agriculture sector descends on key logistics points with aim of preventing goods circulating throughout Catalonia
February 13, 2024 10:46 AM
Farmers agree with most political parties to review water restrictions and cut red tape
Protesters return home with 'positive feelings' but warn they will not stop until deal is implemented
February 8, 2024 09:37 AM
More than 2,000 tractors block Barcelona in unprecedented farmers' protest
Authorities advise against car journeys as Catalan capital comes to a standstill
February 7, 2024 09:36 AM
Farmers block roads across Catalonia in protest against red tape and rising prices
EU withdraws proposal to halve pesticide use by 2030 after weeks of demonstrations across Europe
February 6, 2024 10:01 AM
Protesting French farmers block border and force major road closures
Police divert northbound traffic at Figueres with 20km of AP-7 closed to traffic
February 1, 2024 03:58 PM
MEPs' draft report calls for Catalan and Spanish to be given 'equal' treatment in schools
Catalan education system has long-standing policy of teaching students through Catalan
February 13, 2024 01:45 PM
Spanish government approves sustainable transport bill
Legislation would allow local councils to introduce tolls for first time
February 13, 2024 04:48 PM
Government finalizing launch of free reusable menstrual products in pharmacies
Equality ministry carries out technical tests at 13 distribution points with aims to start initiative in coming weeks
February 13, 2024 04:00 PM
Police open investigation into PortAventura incident
Two critically injured at theme park after strong winds caused tree to fall on roller coaster
February 12, 2024 06:38 PM
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