Who can and cannot vote in Spanish elections: first-time voter after 18 years living in Catalonia
16.3% of Catalan population are foreign residents, only 181,581 of these can vote
July 7, 2023 01:52 PM
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Islamic State recruiter detained at Barcelona airport
Arrest of man who arrived on flight from Mexico made last Saturday
July 6, 2023 01:31 PM
Catalan government to put forward new housing law to regulate seasonal rentals
Territory minister says legislation will cover rents of one to 11 months, not included in new Spanish housing law
July 6, 2023 12:28 PM
Provisional prison without bail for man arrested over death of partner in Salou hotel
Tarragona court may bring homicide or murder charges, pending investigation
July 5, 2023 07:06 PM
3Cat: public TV and radio broadcasters to unite under new brand identity
'TV3' and 'Catalunya Ràdio' will disappear in coming years, pending residents' acceptance
July 5, 2023 02:54 PM
Barcelona Global proposes extending Barcelona Airport's shortest runway by 350 meters
Group suggests regenerating Ricarda natural park and says current situation is not optimal
July 4, 2023 05:54 PM
Face mask mandate lifted in pharmacies, hospitals, and health centers
Spanish government lifts health emergency warning after almost three years
July 4, 2023 02:06 PM
New data from RansomHouse's Clínic hospital cyberattack published
Health center studies released information after attack detected in early March
July 4, 2023 07:55 PM
Catalonia demands explanations after Europol report calls independence movement 'potentially terrorist'
Catalan interior minister Elena expresses indignation in letter to Spanish counterpart Marlaska and demands he takes responsibility
July 4, 2023 06:43 PM
Catalonia creates working group to tackle sexual violence against children and adolescents
Education program aimed at under-14s who exhibit criminal behavior will be updated and reinforced
July 4, 2023 05:18 PM
Consternation over alleged murder of woman by partner in Salou
Police detained man over violent death at hotel
July 4, 2023 12:52 PM
Almost 1.8 million foreign tourists visit Catalonia in May, 2.2% fewer than in 2019
Spending by international visitors climbs to €2bn, up 36.8% year-on-year
July 4, 2023 11:14 AM
Unemployment rate falls for fifth consecutive month
Catalonia registers highest ever employment rate of 3.74 million, up 26,548 on May
July 4, 2023 09:18 AM
Pro-independence civic group organizes demonstrations for September 11
Protest in Barcelona expected to be 12th mass National Day celebration
July 3, 2023 05:28 PM
Police detain man over woman's violent death in Salou hotel
Mossos d'Esquadra police officers found woman's body lying on floor
July 3, 2023 09:22 AM
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