Barcelona mayor welcomes Constitutional Court ruling on tourist apartment restrictions
Ruling backs Catalan government’s decree limiting tourist rentals, providing legal support to Barcelona’s plan to free up housing
March 14, 2025 11:40 AM
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Current affairs and social issues
Prison workers call for higher security measures, a year after a cook was murdered
More staff and moving dangerous inmates are among key requests
March 13, 2025 11:42 AM
Imam calls for calm after unrest over his eviction
Ahlu-Sunna mosque leaders in Salt say they have "always" supported the police
March 13, 2025 10:02 AM
Former FC Barcelona presidents to testify on Negreira referee corruption case
Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu under investigation of alleged sports corruption in payment of €7.5 million during 18 years
March 12, 2025 07:18 PM
Parliament backs children's noise on school playgrounds after residents complain
Schools welcome move, while residents consider taking legislation to Constitutional Court
March 12, 2025 05:22 PM
Clashes between police and activists protesting against eviction outside Girona
Six arrests made on second night of tension in Salt, just outside northern Catalan city
March 12, 2025 10:28 AM
Body of Catalan hiker killed in Armenia avalanche found
Seven others hospitalized, none in life-threatening condition
March 12, 2025 09:36 AM
Catalan climber killed and seven injured after avalanche in Armenia
One missing and one unharmed after avalanche struck Tuesday 12:30 pm
March 11, 2025 05:24 PM
Drought restrictions to stay despite reservoirs' levels increasing after Storm Jana
Internal basins surpass 41% capacity after gaining 10 cubic hectometers in one day
March 11, 2025 12:46 PM
Catalan reservoirs at nearly 40% capacity after Storm Jana
Darnius-Boadella reservoir almost doubles capacity in one week
March 10, 2025 01:55 PM
Spain's prosecution and attorney defend amnesty to Puigdemont on independence push charges
Former president Carles Puigdemont, residing in Belgium, faces misuse of public funds charges
March 10, 2025 12:56 PM
L'Hospitalet celebrates city's centenary amid 'fascist' controversy
Municipality gained city status in 1925 during Primo de Rivera dictatorship
March 11, 2025 10:32 AM
Remains of five medieval houses found during Via Laiteana boulevard renovations in Barcelona
Among the most important discoveries is an 18th century image of Saint Anthony of Padua
March 10, 2025 02:31 PM
Man was shot to death when leaving nightclub in Terrassa
Police investigate possible related second gun attack hours later
March 9, 2025 11:54 AM
Storm Jana left between 30 and 60 liters of rainfall without significant incidents
Civil protection warns of increase in river flow, including Llobregat, Ter, and Fluvià
March 9, 2025 11:33 AM
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