Court rejects investigation into Franco-era torture of trade unionist
Public prosecutor had recommended proceeding with case in accordance with Democratic Memory law
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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
Police arrest 3 men for planting homemade explosives in Barcelona shops and banks
Mossos d'Esquadra believe suspects linked to violent anarchist ideology
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
Prosecutors in favor of admitting Franco-era torture complaint
Trade unionist pressed charges against six police officers for crimes against humanity in early 1970s
Barcelona gears up for 10th International Community Day
Launch event held in Maritime Museum ahead of fair on October 28
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
One dead and two injured in shooting in Tarragona
Individuals involved held in police custody, as security tightened in Campclar neighborhood
More than 60 graffiti artists storm Barcelona Metro
Police arrest 14 after guard attacked and four trains graffitied
Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood surpasses legal air pollution limit in 2022
Residents of Urgell, Nàpols, and Sant Antoni streets live in sites most exposed to nitrogen dioxide
Independence may not be only option in referendum, Catalan president says
Pere Aragonès warns talks with Socialists to transfer management of Rodalies commuter rail network to Catalonia are "not moving"
Rent prices in Barcelona register new record: €1,123.56 per month during second quarter
Contracts fall 9.5% to 10,328 between April and June, compared to previous year
Could Catalan become EU's 25th official language?
'Say Yes' campaign attracts celebrity endorsements but EU language policy requires unanimous approval from all member states
Police increase security for Catalonia's Jews, pro-Palestine rally held in Barcelona
Flights from Tel Aviv to Catalan capital delayed and cancelled due to war in Israel
PODCAST: Catalan in Congress - now an official language, could the EU be next?
After getting it approved in Congress, politicians push for Catalan to become an official EU language
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