70,000 people demonstrate in Barcelona against 'genocide' in Palestine
Protesters urge EU countries for ceasefire and to stop arms deals with Israel
October 21, 2023 06:06 PM
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Pro-Palestine protesters occupy Barcelona's Cortés hotel, owner is Israeli tycoon
Dozens of people chant against "genocide," while Jewish community considers action "antisemitism"
October 22, 2023 12:21 PM
Police arrest man after woman found dead in northern Catalonia
Mossos d'Esquadra do not rule out victim of gender-based crime committed in La Pobla de Segur
October 20, 2023 06:22 PM
Mosques and Jewish community were 'priorities' for neo-Nazi group Combat 18
Police say group were in "initial phase" in Spain and did not have "concrete plan of attack"
October 20, 2023 09:12 AM
Police to increase anti-terrorist patrols in response to Israel-Hamas conflict
Israeli consulate and Barça's temporary home at Olympic Stadium among sites receiving increased security
October 20, 2023 04:35 PM
Internal investigation launched into death of scientist studying Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Victim came into contact with thousands of dangerous, unauthorized samples while working in Barcelona lab
October 20, 2023 10:15 AM
Government launches international campaign to make Catalan official EU language
Initiative announced by foreign minister in Brussels features ads in bloc's 24 official languages
October 20, 2023 02:53 PM
Electric scooters permanently banned from public transport in Barcelona
Metropolitan Transport Authority cites lack of "sufficient guarantees" that batteries will not catch fire
October 20, 2023 09:52 AM
Rising cost of living, high taxes and poor air quality concern Barcelona's foreign residents, says study
Respondents satisfied with health system and cultural offering, as shown in latest International Talent Monitor results
October 17, 2023 02:02 PM
Over 5,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in Catalonia in 2022
Five-year survival rate approaches 90%
October 19, 2023 05:04 PM
Fighting breast cancer, aged 26: 'My father told me he wished it was him that had it'
Women suffering from the disease ask for psychological support on top of treatment
October 19, 2023 09:12 AM
Catalan-developed Covid-19 vaccine set for use beyond Europe after WHO approval
Hipra say Bimervax vaccine involves simpler logistics and distribution than others available
October 18, 2023 06:15 PM
400 pets rescued in joint police operation against animal abuse
Police save puppies and cats with high market value, detain 13 people
October 18, 2023 03:25 PM
Barcelona's famous tiles given 21st century makeover
Much-loved design remains but new panots will be more sustainable and reduce heat island effect
October 18, 2023 08:35 AM
Tarragona port to reach 236,000 annual cruise ship passengers in ten years
Economic impact during 2023 season is €16 million, and each traveler spends an average of €18
October 17, 2023 02:53 PM
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