Second pandemic academic year starts on September 13 – here's all you need to know
1.5 million students head back to school for 100% in-person learning
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Current affairs and social issues
Authorities considering vaccinating at schools
Only half of 12-15 year olds have received full immunization, with two thirds of 16-19 year olds inoculated
‘I am a Catalan’ - Pau Casals’ famous speech at the United Nations honored 50 years on
Catalan authorities praise the great cellist as National Day celebrations draw to a close
Barcelona metro to run all night on Saturdays as Covid pressure eases
Open from 5 am until midnight from Sunday to Thursday and until 2 am on Friday and eve of bank holidays
How much does it cost to share a flat in Catalonia?
Renting a room in an apartment costs 25% more than it did five years ago, according to a new study
Indications of homophobic 'hunters' in Catalonia, says interior minister
Observatory Against Homophobia reports a 30% rise in incidents so far this year
Church fallout after bishop quits over romantic relationship
Anger and debate over celibacy after media reveals Novell's reasons for stepping down
Protest against Barcelona airport expansion called for September 19
Environmental and social groups organize unitary demonstrations aimed at halting the project
No preferential use of Catalan for repeat university entry exams
Controversy continues as High Court once again rules in favor of distributing tests in all three languages
Human Rights court dismisses cases against Spain’s crackdown of Catalan referendum
Strasbourg court sees no evidence of human rights violations in police operation to stop independence vote in 2017
Former king's defense accuses public prosecution of 'violating his presumption of innocence'
Juan Carlos' lawyer says "serious allegations" have been made public without any "justification"
'The people who are most at risk cannot leave the country', warns Afghan activist
Catalonia will take in 208 of the 1,700 refugees granted asylum in Spain following the Taliban takeover
Nature reserve impacted by final plan to expand Barcelona airport
Debate on need to expand facility has been going on for months, with environmentalists staunchly opposing it
Dozens displaced by major floods in southern counties return to their homes
Travel can resume after heavy rains but authorities continue to urge caution
Pope Francis, on Catalan crisis: Spain needs to 'come to terms' with its history
Pontiff calls for dialogue, says ideologies should be avoided but there is no need to "give up" positions
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