'Locals expect newcomers to learn a bit of Catalan out of politeness,' language secretary says
Francesc Xavier Vila blasts Madrid for obliging citizenship applicants to learn Spanish but not Catalan if living in Catalonia
March 20, 2022 11:20 AM
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Current affairs and social issues
Over 300 denounce racism in Barcelona: 'Being an immigrant is not a crime'
Demonstrators call for all migrants to be welcomed same way as Ukrainian refugees
March 19, 2022 01:58 PM
Catalan immersion system: origins, how it works, why its future is uncertain
Catalan government expected to fight ruling imposing 25% Spanish quota in system established in 1983
March 19, 2022 01:05 PM
All Catalan towns of more than 20,000 population will be Low Emission Zones by 2025
Councils and government sign agreement City committing to reducing pollution by 15% in next three years
March 18, 2022 01:27 PM
Ukrainian refugee welcome center in Barcelona congress hall opens
Catalonia receives 8,000 Ukrainians who flee the war in their country, 151 are children without a legal guardian
March 18, 2022 11:57 AM
Referendum on Pyrenees' 2030 Winter Olympics bid could be held in July
Government to gauge residents' approval of candidacy that already has vocal opponents
March 17, 2022 05:07 PM
Majority of Catalans don’t want independence and only 38% in favor, survey finds
Over 72% of people want the future of Catalonia to be decided in a referendum
March 17, 2022 01:50 PM
Teachers on strike halt traffic on Barcelona highway on third day of protests
Circulation back underway after serious traffic jams as education sector continues demands for change
March 17, 2022 11:31 AM
Finding shelter in Catalonia after traveling for days from Ukraine
Friends and family take in refugees fleeing war with children
March 17, 2022 07:00 AM
Curriculum changes in schools next academic year no longer obligatory
Education minister announces decision on second day of teachers' strike
March 16, 2022 12:06 PM
Sunflower oil shortages reach Catalan supermarkets
Impact of war seen on store shelves with purchasing caps placed on one of Ukraine’s biggest exports
March 16, 2022 10:01 AM
151 Ukrainian children without legal guardians in Catalonia
Opening of refugee welcome center in Barcelona could face delay
March 15, 2022 07:36 PM
22,000 protest against education policies with tension outside ministry
Demonstrations also took place in Girona on first day of five day strike
March 15, 2022 02:42 PM
Teachers begin 5-day strike with earlier start of academic year as trigger point
Demands also include removal of new curriculum, and higher expenditure on education as 22,000 protest in rally
March 15, 2022 11:03 AM
Barcelona exhibition center to host large site for Ukrainian refugees
Venue will be ready on Friday and will work as initial welcome hub before final allocation
March 14, 2022 05:47 PM
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