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
Society
Current affairs and social issues
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
Police in Spain granted powers to suspend sports events over racism
Ministry empowers security coordinator to stop matches or evacuate stands if chants do not stop
July 3, 2023 07:30 PM
65.1% of residents in Catalonia, Valencia and Balearic Islands speak Catalan well, says report
Almost 95% of people speak Spanish well in same three areas, according to Plataforma per la Llengua
July 3, 2023 06:11 PM
Norwegian Cruise Line to offer routes with Barcelona as base port from October
Luxury liner 'Norwegian Prima' will depart Catalan capital for destinations including New York
July 3, 2023 04:37 PM
Walking on air in Barcelona: tightrope walker crosses Passeig de Gràcia boulevard
French Nathan Paulin walks 70 meters above ground from Portal de l'Àngel to Gran Via street
July 3, 2023 10:26 AM
Repeat of civil service entrance exams held successfully without incident
"Chaos" of first attempt led to thousands of complaints as applicants were left with delays, insufficient tests, and privacy violations
July 1, 2023 05:12 PM
FC Barcelona to hire 14 Barça TV workers, reaching last-minute deal
Staff will not sue club as compensation for dismissal improves "substantially"
June 30, 2023 10:36 AM
Heavy rain in Central and Western Catalonia sees firefighters receiving 164 warnings
Barcelona's summer Festival Grec opening act suspended mid-performance due to storm
June 30, 2023 10:11 AM
Barcelona declares itself 'tense housing market' zone
City mayor Jaume Collboni signs decree as council's goal is placing housing access on agenda
June 29, 2023 06:30 PM
Staff of Barça TV station threaten to sue club
Workers will bring FC Barcelona and Telefónica to court if deal over closure of channel not reached
June 29, 2023 12:35 PM
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