Afghan refugee in Catalonia views rise of Taliban as ‘torture’
Writer Nadia Ghulam: "Girls tell me, 'You motivated me to study, but what's the use of it now'?"
August 17, 2021 12:45 PM
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Sombre memorial for victims of Barcelona terror attack four years on
Family members and officials laid flowers on La Rambla in memory of those who lost their lives
August 17, 2021 11:55 AM
Catalan government extends restrictions in forested areas until Wednesday
Weather conditions have improved but the risk of wildfires remains high
August 16, 2021 08:06 PM
Festa de Gràcia takes aim at fighting homophobia
The iconic street festival of the charming Barcelona neighbourhood returns this week
August 16, 2021 03:52 PM
Heatwave expected to surpass 43 degrees over the weekend in parts of Catalonia
Barcelona residents advised to avoid Collserola park, while cities look for solutions to extreme conditions
August 13, 2021 02:24 PM
Wildfire in southern Catalonia controlled after burning 75 hectares
Firefighters will keep some crews in the area as a precaution as extreme conditions continue
August 13, 2021 09:10 AM
40 firefighting crews battling wildfire in southern Catalonia
One campsite has been evacuated as a precaution, as country remains on high alert for forest fires
August 12, 2021 04:32 PM
The 84-year-old Girona shepherd ploughing fields to stop fires spreading
Eugeni Darnaculleta urges better forest management from local administration amid spate of summer wildfires
August 11, 2021 01:06 PM
Camping, leisure, and agricultural activity halted in 279 municipalities for risk of fire
Heatwave causing extreme conditions to arrive in Catalonia on Wednesday
August 11, 2021 12:40 PM
Responsibility urged in the face of the highest fire risk in 18 years
Catalan president warns of “critical days” upcoming, with a heatwave of “extreme danger”
August 10, 2021 05:47 PM
Experts warn climate measures will raise household costs and say ‘compensation’ will be needed
Electricity prices in Spain hit a new all-time high on Monday after steady increases throughout the year
August 10, 2021 09:55 AM
Barcelona real estate firm sanctioned over racial discrimination of Moroccan renter
City council fines company and landlord €45,000 in groundbreaking decision
August 6, 2021 02:28 PM
Barcelona street vendors union’s troubles in finding a space to work
The group created Top Manta, a fashion brand, as a means to help undocumented migrants earn a living
August 1, 2021 03:20 PM
What are labor and working conditions like for Lleida's fruit pickers?
A farmer, an activist, and a seasonal worker discuss the situation in western Catalonia
July 31, 2021 05:04 PM
Court closes investigation against Barcelona mayor
Prosecutors archive investigation after finding no evidence of criminal wrongdoing
July 30, 2021 04:19 PM
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