Catalan delegation commemorates 1,400 Catalan prisoners at 79th anniversary of Mauthausen concentration camp liberation
Government of Catalonia to Central Europe delegate speaks on European rise of fascism during speech
May 6, 2024 12:32 PM
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Costa Brava wind farm backed by three largest parties ahead of Catalan election
Socialists, ERC and Junts support offshore renewables plan, CUP opposed, Vox favors nuclear option
May 6, 2024 10:11 AM
UN warns Spain of obligation to remember Franco-era human rights violations
Conservative People's Party and far-right Vox have enacted "concordia" laws in three Spanish regions
May 4, 2024 07:38 PM
Rambla de Catalunya renovation works to affect transit on two May weekends
Works part of wider maintenance plan to prevent deterioration with financial backing of €29m
May 4, 2024 10:05 AM
Rail operator Renfe fined €900,000 for breaching consumer rights
Catalan government sanctions public rail company over handling of fault on R2Sud line in May 2023
May 3, 2024 05:46 PM
Emergency drought measures could be lifted after recent rain
Catalan government to assess situation but wants to avoid having to back track in a few weeks
May 2, 2024 02:05 PM
Thousands protest for shorter workday on International Workers' Day
Unions demand better pay while denouncing housing crisis and global conflicts
May 1, 2024 11:50 AM
Parties divided over controversial Hard Rock casino-hotel in election campaign
Political battle over mega-complex caused budget plan to fail and for elections to be called early
April 30, 2024 10:51 AM
Freixenet's temporary layoffs plan rejected as drought not considered force majeure
Sparkling wine makers' scheme was expected to affect 615 workers
April 29, 2024 03:36 PM
Health experts sound alarm over air pollution-related respiratory problems
Episodes of poor air quality increase hospital admissions in Girona region, mainly among children
April 28, 2024 12:28 PM
Teaching exams begin in Catalonia: 18,000 applicants vie for 9,000 jobs
One-third of positions in math, computer science, and technology will go unfilled
April 27, 2024 05:16 PM
Prison unions call off strike after agreeing €30m package with justice ministry
Catalan government and trade unions reach deal on wages, hours, safety and training
April 26, 2024 09:50 AM
Catalonia's 9.48% unemployment rate is lowest for Q1 since 2008
Number of jobseekers rises by 12,800 while 3.78 million people are in work
April 26, 2024 10:20 AM
Dozens of local organizations launch platform against 'misery' of America's Cup
Platform denounces price increases and "avalanche" of speculation in local property market
October 11, 2023 09:35 AM
Barceloneta residents voice fears over America's Cup rents and congestion
Local organizations ask that the negative impact of sailing competition on day-to-day life be "minimal"
April 22, 2024 01:59 PM
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