How one man helped 1,200 Ukrainian refugees (and raised €250k)
War in Eastern Europe became a call to action for Barcelona resident Daveed Walzer Panadero
March 29, 2022 09:21 AM
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War in Eastern Europe became a call to action for Barcelona resident Daveed Walzer Panadero
March 29, 2022 09:21 AM
Mobility experts say fear of infection, removal of tolls, remote working and drop in tourism help explain gap
March 28, 2022 06:48 PM
Several hundred people gathered to spell out letters that could be seen from the sky
March 28, 2022 10:18 AM
Protest saw speeches on “humanitarian catastrophe,” economic sanctions, and Ukraine’s potential joining of the EU
March 27, 2022 03:45 PM
Politicians from across continent say ruling goes against EU directives and WHO contamination guidelines
March 27, 2022 11:56 AM
Only 8% of public spaces in the Catalan capital are named after women, as the city also removes the name of a slave trader from a square
March 26, 2022 12:10 PM
Volunteer interpreters key for refugees to cope with initial mistrust in a small town with 15% of its population being Ukrainian
March 26, 2022 11:16 AM
Agreement worth up to €1 billion but truckers say they will continue their indefinite strike action
March 25, 2022 09:55 AM
Catalonia’s Red Cross there to welcomes new arrivals and provide assistance
March 24, 2022 05:43 PM
March 24, 2022 03:32 PM
Drivers block off Barcelona ring road and express skepticism about Spanish government talks
March 24, 2022 10:46 AM
Evening demonstration in Barcelona to reject rising energy costs
March 23, 2022 09:17 PM
Demonstrators say the filmmaker and musician ‘legitimizes dictators’ such as Putin and want the gig to be called off
March 23, 2022 04:52 PM
Thousands of teachers and students urge government not to impose measure
March 23, 2022 11:23 AM
Government notes "importance of guaranteeing all their rights" and reiterates call for a "specific fund" from Spain
March 22, 2022 05:17 PM
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