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
Society
Current affairs and social issues
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
The farmers' revolt comes to Catalonia: Why are they protesting now?
End of demonstrations nowhere in sight despite government efforts to meet demands
February 24, 2024 10:43 AM
Catalonia offers 'help with whatever is needed' after fatal fire in Valencia
President Aragonès expresses condolences to victims' families and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured
February 23, 2024 02:05 PM
Alves victim's lawyer criticizes press persecution of woman during trial
"Hell" after reporting sexual assault includes press showing up at victim's home
February 23, 2024 05:42 PM
Catalan government reaffirms support for Ukraine on second anniversary of invasion
Ukraine's consul general says Catalonia's care of refugees "will never be forgotten"
February 23, 2024 09:10 PM
37-year-old woman killed in Olot is fifth femicide in Catalonia this year
Alleged perpetrator was also found injured and later died in hospital
February 23, 2024 10:08 AM
Iris-scanning crypto project Worldcoin responds to privacy concerns amid growing scrutiny
Hundreds in Barcelona have already had their eyes scanned in exchange for cryptocurrency
February 23, 2024 04:01 PM
Dani Alves found guilty of rape and sentenced to 4.5 years in prison
Former FC Barcelona footballer will appeal conviction for sexually assaulting woman in Barcelona nightclub
February 22, 2024 10:14 AM
Education department agrees to delay start of next school year until September 9
Teachers will have five working days before pupils return to classrooms
February 22, 2024 11:41 AM
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