Activists against Winter Olympics plan Pyrenees cycle protest against ‘massive construction projects’
Stop JJOO organizes LaPedaladaPirineu across nine northern Catalan counties
July 8, 2022 05:42 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Largest Francoist monument in Catalonia won’t be dismantled until next year at earliest
Justice minister does not foresee courts resolving open appeals in time to remove structure this summer
July 8, 2022 04:22 PM
Former Angolan president dies in Barcelona after alleged attempted murder
Daughter of José Eduardo dos Santos filed complaint with Catalan police after her father was put in induced coma
July 8, 2022 03:09 PM
Fewer criminal acts but sexual assaults up by 30% in Barcelona
Authorities brace for "difficult" summer with focus on robberies and gender-based violence
July 7, 2022 04:36 PM
Pandemic fuels increased demand for poverty relief charity Caritas' services
Catholic NGO laments "permanent state of crisis" since 2008
July 7, 2022 03:05 PM
Teachers’ unions call for strike on first day of next academic year
Education sector planning on second day of protest on September 28 to denounce working conditions
July 7, 2022 11:34 AM
Number of people living on Barcelona streets increases to 2020 levels, charity warns
Most are in Ciutat Vella, followed by Eixample and Sants-Montjuïc
July 6, 2022 11:07 AM
Government tightens regulation for Cabify and Uber
Vehicles of ride-hailing apps must be at least 4.9m in length and will still have to be booked 15 minutes in advance
July 5, 2022 01:29 PM
Complaint filed for alleged attempted murder of ex-Angolan president in Catalonia
Eduardo dos Santos put in induced coma in Barcelona as daughter files complaint with Catalan police
July 4, 2022 09:04 PM
Safety and cleanliness revealed as main concerns for Barcelona residents
Worries over tourism and traffic increase after return of visitors and pre-pandemic lifestyles
July 4, 2022 03:40 PM
Costa Brava wildfire now 'under control' after affecting 70 hectares
Four water trucks left as firefighters will re-evaluate situation on Sunday paying attention to weather conditions
July 3, 2022 11:52 AM
Bornean orangutan born in Barcelona zoo
Species is critically endangered due to deforestation in southeastern Asian island of Borneo
July 3, 2022 11:21 AM
Costa Brava wildfire stabilized after affecting 70 hectares
Evacuated residents return home as firefighters benefit from better weather conditions to tackle blaze at night
July 2, 2022 10:35 AM
Ride-hailing services will still have to be booked at least 15 minutes in advance
Government and Socialists reach agreement to regulate platforms such as Uber and Cabify
July 1, 2022 07:57 PM
Wildfire near tourist hotspot in Costa Brava forces residents to evacuate
Castell d'Aro and Santa Cristina d'Aro activate emergency response as over 60 firefighter crews work on site
July 1, 2022 05:47 PM
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