Oldest white rhino in Europe dies at Barcelona Zoo
Pedro dies of old age after living for an estimated 53 to 54 years
October 16, 2023 02:44 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Metro and Rodalies chaos and traffic jams on rainy Barcelona Monday morning
L5 line disrupted between Sagrada Família and Sagrera stations, while car accident blocks Ronda de Dalt road
October 16, 2023 11:00 AM
Social media transforms Barcelona local spots into tourist magnets
The search for a unique and authentic experience through social media when traveling is putting pressure on the city’s local spots
October 15, 2023 10:01 AM
Towns in southern Catalonia go two months without drinking water
Drought has led to poor quality water from reservoirs as council distributes bottled water
October 13, 2023 12:50 PM
Two in three kindergartens detect developmental problems due to over-exposure of screens
Language problems, eating disorders, and social isolation are some of the main effects according to a survey
October 13, 2023 01:41 PM
High school Catalan and Spanish results worsen but English and maths improve
Final year primary school results in Catalan, English and maths improve slightly
October 11, 2023 01:55 PM
Court rejects investigation into Franco-era torture of trade unionist
Public prosecutor had recommended proceeding with case in accordance with Democratic Memory law
October 11, 2023 01:15 PM
Barcelona Metro exceeds pre-pandemic passenger numbers with 28 million in August
Journeys up 17.6% from August 2022 and up 16.6% from August 2019
October 11, 2023 12:05 PM
Police arrest 3 men for planting homemade explosives in Barcelona shops and banks
Mossos d'Esquadra believe suspects linked to violent anarchist ideology
October 11, 2023 11:30 AM
FC Barcelona Women's team wins second Champions League
Barça beats Wolfsburg 3-2 at Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, with Alexia Putellas returning to field
June 3, 2023 04:20 PM
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
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
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