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
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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
25,000 people demonstrate in Barcelona on International Women's Day, claiming 'care sustains life'
Rally-goers call for better recognition and fair compensation for care work
March 8, 2025 05:52 PM
High-speed train service resumes after wire failure halts operations in Barcelona
Ouigo train stopped inside tunnel, forcing evacuation of 403 passengers onto tracks
March 8, 2025 10:02 AM
Experts warn of 'loss of privileges' and far-right 'appeal' behind anti-feminism beliefs in young men
Half of 25-year-olds or younger consider that feminist movement does not promote a fair and democratic society
March 8, 2025 12:07 PM
'What if you fail?' Catalan female entrepreneurs fight gender bias
Six women share their experiences of running a startup
March 8, 2025 11:30 AM
Heavy rain and strong winds expected as Storm Jana approaches Catalonia
Meteocat issues warnings for rain, wind, and sea swells, with conditions peaking on Saturday night
March 7, 2025 01:04 PM
Around 800 students take to streets for 'revolutionary feminism' ahead of Women's Day
Groups complain about gender-based violence and "threats" of far right
March 7, 2025 01:08 PM
Catalan households waste almost 65kg of food annually
Catalan government keen to raise awareness after food waste study shows extent of problem
March 6, 2025 06:36 PM
Prosecutors appeal Rubiales sentence and ask for re-trial
Attorney asks for new judge to preside case and requests higher sentence for former football chief
March 6, 2025 12:34 PM
Anti-MWC group claims technology 'has high social and environmental cost'
Barcelona's Global Justice director denounces wage gap between manufacturers and traders
March 6, 2025 10:27 AM
Civil Protection issues rain and flood alert for southern Catalonia
More than 100mm of rain could fall within 24 hours in Baix Ebre, Montsià, and, to a lesser extent, Terra Alta
March 5, 2025 03:48 PM
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