Low turnout in Spain’s unemployment office SEPE strike
Organising union claim 20% participation for action demanding reinforced workforce and modernisation of computer systems whilst Ministry of Labour say it was only 2.8%
March 29, 2021 03:38 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Scot detained during Pablo Hasel protests released after over a month in pre-trial detention
William Aitken, accused of attacking police and disorderly conduct, had been deemed a flight risk as a non-EU citizen
March 26, 2021 03:16 PM
Works begin to make two of Barcelona’s busiest streets more pedestrianised
Changes to city’s Pelai street and Meridiana avenue commence this spring to reduce traffic and increase mobility
March 25, 2021 11:50 AM
2017 parliamentary bureau member’s trial for disobedience now underway
Prosecutor believes he should be disqualified from public office for allowing votes on independence push
March 24, 2021 04:03 PM
Brexit provided as reason to request detention for Scot jailed in Barcelona riots in hearing
Prosecutor argues if absconding occurs, UK would not hand Aitken over but defense disagrees, saying Britain-EU exit agreement would indeed permit it
March 24, 2021 03:38 PM
Long-lost watch, confiscated by Nazis, returned to family of its original owner
Joan Lladó, who fought for the French resistance, died in a concentration camp just 5 days before it was liberated
March 21, 2021 11:40 AM
Protests one month on from jailing of Catalan rapper Pablo Hasel
Hundreds in Barcelona march under banner: 'For our rights and freedoms. Free Pablo Hasel, total amnesty'
March 20, 2021 09:37 PM
'No more empty promises': Fridays For Future climate activists take to streets of Barcelona
Global climate strike events celebrated in 700 cities around the world on March 19
March 19, 2021 07:49 PM
Housing discrimination, police abuse and institutional racism exacerbated by Covid-19, says SOS Racisme
Non-profit presents 2020 'State of Racism in Catalonia' report
March 18, 2021 07:51 PM
Scot in provisional detention for a month over Pablo Hasel imprisonment protests
William Aitken behind bars after court deems him a flight risk and because of extradition problems due to Brexit, says his lawyer
March 18, 2021 07:36 PM
Spain legalizes euthanasia and assisted suicide
Congress ratifies Socialist proposal following push from regional parliaments and activists
March 18, 2021 12:58 PM
Barcelona judge halts eviction of 84-year-old man after UN intervention
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights also want eviction of Sant Andreu family suspended
March 17, 2021 06:15 PM
Investigation opened against Barcelona mayor over alleged irregular subsidies
“We have nothing to hide” says Colau who says she will cooperate with legal authorities if necessary
March 16, 2021 12:42 PM
Guide to enrolling your child in a school in Catalonia for the first time
Pre-registration runs from March 15 to March 24 and applications must be completed online
March 15, 2021 05:47 PM
Interest in shepherding continues to grow year after year
Majority of School of Shepherds students since 2008 already work in the sector as the centre looks to innovate with new Silvopasture practices
March 15, 2021 04:10 PM
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