Prosecutors in favor of admitting Franco-era torture complaint
Trade unionist pressed charges against six police officers for crimes against humanity in early 1970s
September 21, 2023 12:48 PM
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Barcelona gears up for 10th International Community Day
Launch event held in Maritime Museum ahead of fair on October 28
October 10, 2023 08:49 PM
Catalan government announces new foreign and EU affairs body to 'strengthen influence' abroad
The initiative aims to attract talent specialized in international affairs from within and outside the administration
October 10, 2023 02:04 PM
One dead and two injured in shooting in Tarragona
Individuals involved held in police custody, as security tightened in Campclar neighborhood
October 10, 2023 03:50 PM
More than 60 graffiti artists storm Barcelona Metro
Police arrest 14 after guard attacked and four trains graffitied
October 10, 2023 03:44 PM
Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood surpasses legal air pollution limit in 2022
Residents of Urgell, Nàpols, and Sant Antoni streets live in sites most exposed to nitrogen dioxide
October 10, 2023 10:33 AM
Independence may not be only option in referendum, Catalan president says
Pere Aragonès warns talks with Socialists to transfer management of Rodalies commuter rail network to Catalonia are "not moving"
October 9, 2023 11:17 AM
Rent prices in Barcelona register new record: €1,123.56 per month during second quarter
Contracts fall 9.5% to 10,328 between April and June, compared to previous year
October 9, 2023 09:39 AM
Could Catalan become EU's 25th official language?
'Say Yes' campaign attracts celebrity endorsements but EU language policy requires unanimous approval from all member states
October 7, 2023 06:16 PM
Police increase security for Catalonia's Jews, pro-Palestine rally held in Barcelona
Flights from Tel Aviv to Catalan capital delayed and cancelled due to war in Israel
October 9, 2023 11:56 AM
PODCAST: Catalan in Congress - now an official language, could the EU be next?
After getting it approved in Congress, politicians push for Catalan to become an official EU language
October 7, 2023 10:35 AM
UK court rejects sexual harassment case from former Spanish king's ex-lover against monarch
Ruling says British judges are "not qualified" to take case to trial
October 6, 2023 02:14 PM
Facebook content review company registers 20% absenteeism for psychologic trauma
Staff in Barcelona check content shared online including videos of murder, rape, or suicide
October 6, 2023 12:54 PM
Barcelona airport trains return to normal service after morning disruptions
Passengers going to or from airport were diverted to use metro
October 6, 2023 09:23 AM
Catalonia's average temperature over last 30 years up one degree on 1961 to 1990
Barcelona especially affected due to urban heat island effect
October 5, 2023 02:44 PM
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