Aragonès says 2022 to bring light into Covid-19 darkness
Catalan president appraises vaccine effectiveness and collective effort to stop the pandemic
catalan of the year
Authorities considering vaccinating at schools
Only half of 12-15 year olds have received full immunization, with two thirds of 16-19 year olds inoculated
2018: A year in pictures
Political drama, massive protests, and judicial battles
Pro-refugee activist wins 2015 Catalan of the Year Award
The Catalan of the Year Award for 2015 has been given to Òscar Camps, activist and director of the NGO Pro-Activa Open Arms. Pro-Activa Open Arms has been fighting since 2014 to save refugees´ lives in the Aegean Sea and on the island of Lesbos. The other two finalists were prominent journalist Josep Maria Espinàs and Pau Dones, a well-known singer who recently won his battle with colon cancer. The award is organised by the newspaper ‘El Periodico’, and it is decided upon through votes submitted by readers of the newspaper. Also awarded was the group ‘Stop Mare Mortum’ (SMM), for Best Solidarity Initiative, and the Simon Holding Industrial Group, for Best Business Initiative.