Combining local holidays and traditions from home to create unique festivities
How international residents celebrate customs in Catalonia
November 4, 2023 11:59 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Is it hard to integrate into society in Barcelona as an expat?
Visitors at the Barcelona International Community Day tell Catalan News of their experiences
November 4, 2023 11:23 AM
Civil Protection extends strong wind warning through the weekend
Firefighters called to 87 incidents overnight related to Storm Ciarán
November 3, 2023 09:54 AM
Catalonia reaches 8 million inhabitants with 1 in 5 born abroad
Migration drives population increase of 2 million in less than 40 years despite low fertility rate
November 3, 2023 10:51 AM
Catalonia will receive more than €500m for Rodalies commuter rail service in 2024
Spain will cover cost of €335m tariff deficit and €132.7m Action Plan debt as part of Esquerra-Socialist pact
November 3, 2023 05:08 PM
Spanish police say ERC figurehead Marta Rovira was behind protest group Tsunami Democràtic
Pro-independence group targeted Barcelona airport in demonstration against independence trial verdict
November 3, 2023 02:53 PM
Prosecutors request 11-year sentences for directors of chemical company for fatal 2020 explosion
Heads of IQOXE firm accused of not complying with security measures and violating workers' rights
November 2, 2023 07:57 PM
Socialists and ERC agree 'comprehensive' transfer of Rodalies commuter rail control to Catalonia
Agreement involves funding, tracks and trains, according to pro-independence Esquerra Republicana
November 2, 2023 09:56 AM
57% of Barcelona high school students admit watching pornography, half of them before turning 12
Four out of ten teens access it through friends, with sexual desire and curiosity main motives
November 2, 2023 02:00 PM
Staff at Barcelona bike-sharing scheme Bicing announce indefinite strike
CGT and CCOO unions to take action from November 14 over demand for five-year agreement including salary increase
November 2, 2023 01:10 PM
International tourists in Catalonia up 11% year-on-year in September
Over 1.8 million visitors spent average of €1,167, 3.5% more than in 2022
November 2, 2023 12:07 PM
Barcelona takes care of over 200 pets rescued from police operation against animal abuse
Judge confirms release from shelter for animals to go to foster families
November 1, 2023 11:53 AM
Amnesty plans 'ripe' and Sumar's 'global approach' right one, government says
Presidency Minister insists advisory council's report on future referendum needs executive appraisal
October 11, 2023 10:47 AM
Thousands attend anti-amnesty and anti-referendum protest in Barcelona
'Not in my name' say demonstrators at rally organized by pro-Spanish unity civil group
October 8, 2023 12:39 PM
King of Spain instructs Pedro Sánchez to bid to be reelected PM
Socialists leader has until November 27 to win support of congress, with Catalan parties' votes crucial
October 3, 2023 02:43 PM
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