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
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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
Danone workers rally against factory closure in Parets del Vallès
French multinational plans to relocate production to Valencia, with 157 jobs at stake
February 12, 2024 01:30 PM
Fresh wave of farmers' protests begin in Catalonia against agrarian policies
Demonstrations planned this week at Mercabarna wholesale market, French border and Tarragona port
February 12, 2024 12:14 PM
18th century cannonball factory emerges from dry reservoir
Severe drought exposes remains of Sant Sebastià Foundry in northern Catalan swamp
February 12, 2024 03:12 PM
14 injured, two critically, as tree collapses on PortAventura roller coaster
Strong wind causes serious incident at Tomahawk attraction in Salou theme park
February 11, 2024 02:22 PM
Man arrested after attacking at least a dozen women in Barcelona metro
Hate Crimes Unit investigates to determine if attack qualifies as gender-based hate crime
February 10, 2024 12:23 PM
Court orders Barça to pay €23m fine over payments to agents
Spain's National Court confirms ruling that club paid players indirectly through agents from 2012 to 2015
February 9, 2024 02:59 PM
Waiting lists for surgeries, tests and appointments fall by 34% in two years in Catalonia
In primary care, 64% of patients were seen within five days or less
February 9, 2024 06:30 PM
19th-century chocolate factory uncovered in Barcelona construction
Excavations in Plaça de la Lluna also reveal a 14th-century medieval palace
February 9, 2024 02:01 PM
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