Prosecutors request six years in prison for ex-minister for hiring security for Puigdemont
Miquel Buch is accused of appointing a police officer as a bodyguard for the exiled former president
June 14, 2021 11:24 AM
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Current affairs and social issues
Catalonia’s rent cap law under threat as Spanish government considers appeal
Praised by housing activists, the measure would be put on hold should Madrid challenge its constitutionality
June 11, 2021 02:36 PM
Cities near Barcelona grow poorer as wealthy move to smaller towns, study finds
Mataró, Terrassa, Granollers, and Sabadell lose higher-income residents to neighboring towns
June 10, 2021 08:00 AM
Catalonia to cut master's degree fees by 40%
Cost of standard master's course will drop to €1,660 with government footing €9.3m bill
June 9, 2021 05:20 PM
Activists condemn 'cruel and degrading' 7-officer restraint of detained migrant
Irídia human rights group appeals judge's decision to dismiss case involving person in midst of mental health crisis
June 8, 2021 02:19 PM
University entrance exams begin amid legal standoff over preferential use of Catalan language
40,000 students take tests after two academic years marked by pandemic
June 8, 2021 10:11 AM
BCN migrant detention centre criticized for not allowing visits again
Migra Studium NGO suspects that facility ran by Spanish Policía Nacional wants to hide what’s happening in Zona Franca site
June 7, 2021 05:10 PM
LGBTQ activists demand ‘paradigm shift’ in fight against hatred
200-strong protest in Barcelona marks one week since string of homophobic attacks
June 5, 2021 06:40 PM
Spain must free Catalan leaders and withdraw extradition requests, says Council of Europe report
Committee on Legal Affairs of human rights organization calls out Spanish authorities on independence issue
June 3, 2021 05:33 PM
Homeless population get Covid vaccines in Barcelona
Arrels Foundation administered Janssen jabs to 80 people on Thursday morning
June 3, 2021 05:17 PM
Emotional reunions in Reus: airport welcomes its first arrivals
Hugs and kisses all round after regular flights return from Britain and Ireland for first time in 8 months
June 2, 2021 11:15 AM
Protest called to condemn homophobic attacks in Barcelona
Two gay couples were assaulted by a group of men on the beach and two further aggressions were reported over the weekend
June 1, 2021 06:07 PM
Campaigners warn electricity bills could rise as new tariffs come into force
Alliance against Energy Poverty reminds vulnerable households they are protected by law from having supply cut off
June 1, 2021 01:34 PM
Barcelona wants to open beaches on 'special night' of Sant Joan
June 23 celebrations could be "similar" to those seen before the pandemic according to city council
May 31, 2021 05:30 PM
Barcelona council rejects plans for Hermitage museum but opens door to rethinking stance
Port to continue working on cultural hub with Russian institution and Liceu opera hall
May 30, 2021 02:38 PM
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