'Stop Putin': Hundreds of Ukrainians in Barcelona protest Russian attack
Demonstrators march through city center urging Europe to "wake up"
February 24, 2022 07:12 PM
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Ukrainian consul and Catalan foreign minister condemn Russian attack on Ukraine
Artem Vorobyov and Victòria Alsina meet in Barcelona to discuss military operation
February 24, 2022 04:35 PM
Ukrainians protest outside Russian consulate in Barcelona
Demonstrators joined by some Russian nationals showing their solidarity call Putin a "terrorist" and a "killer"
February 24, 2022 12:34 PM
'I have not slept tonight': Ukrainians in Catalonia 'scared' over Russia
Constant contact with families and friends as situation between Eastern European countries intensifies
February 24, 2022 09:41 AM
Abortion law reform will remove parental consent requirement for 16 to 18-year-olds
Three-day mandatory reflection period before termination of pregnancy will be abolished
February 23, 2022 08:08 PM
Catalonia scheduled to host 420 exhibitions in 2022, up nearly 15% from last year
Around 60 will be national or international events, with over 100 taking place in Barcelona
February 23, 2022 02:24 PM
'Technology at the service of life': Barcelona to host 7th edition of alternative electronics fair
Mobile Social Congress talks and workshops will take place from February 27 to March 2
February 23, 2022 12:29 PM
Government stands by proposed education changes amid growing criticism
Catalan president vows not to reverse changes to school year as Socialists and En Comú Podem call for better dialogue
February 23, 2022 12:27 PM
Firefighters bring Costa Brava wildfire under control
Blaze reduced to 433 hectares amid windy conditions
February 22, 2022 08:40 PM
Wildfire breaks out in northern Costa Brava's Cap de Creus nature park
Firefighters reduce extent of blaze to 400 hectares amid windy conditions
February 22, 2022 09:35 AM
Gender pay gap in Catalonia was 20.6% in 2019
Women earned an average of €500 less than men per month
February 21, 2022 07:45 PM
Carnival 2022 in Catalonia: where and when to celebrate?
Towns across the territory prepare for first festivities since Covid-19 while others postpone activities
February 21, 2022 05:28 PM
Catalonia, a top destination for digital nomads?
Praised for business opportunities and as an antidote to depopulation, these remote workers can also lead to gentrification
February 20, 2022 02:06 PM
Marches mark one year since jailing of Catalan rapper
Hundreds rally to demand release of Pablo Hasel, imprisoned for his tweets and lyrics
February 20, 2022 12:19 PM
Up to 2 years in prison for killing an animal in Spain
First Spain-wide animal protection law passed to prevent pets from being abused, abandoned, or unnecessarily put to sleep
February 18, 2022 03:51 PM
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