One of La Rambla's last residents will be able to stay home, for now
Protesters and last-minute agreement help Maite avoid eviction
October 1, 2020 07:08 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Two dead in Catalan National Park amid sharp rise of mountain rescues
Travel restrictions boost domestic tourism, but emergency services urge caution after deadly summer season
October 1, 2020 03:10 PM
Catalonia 2050: 3 degrees warmer and a 40% decline in rainfall
Pyrenees will be region most affected by climate change, while coast will also experience longer and warmer summers
October 1, 2020 01:52 PM
Catalonia criticizes Spain-Madrid Covid restrictions deal as too little, too late
Same criteria to be applied to cities with over 100,000 people
September 30, 2020 01:49 PM
20,000 PCR tests planned for schools by mid-October
Antibody tests for any student who is positive to prevent whole classes self-isolating
September 29, 2020 05:29 PM
Protests across Catalonia to reject Torra's removal from power
Ousted president displays banner for which he was disqualified in square outside government HQ in Barcelona
September 28, 2020 08:29 PM
Clown banned from councilor role for 'disobedience' during independence vote
Jordi Pesarrodona believes he was singled out due to photo with Spanish police that went viral
September 28, 2020 04:02 PM
From terrorism to inciting public disorder: Catalan activist faces trial after initial charges dropped
Tamara Carrasco stands accused of instigating protests as a member of pro-independence CDR groups
September 28, 2020 10:58 AM
Ban on social gatherings of over 6 people 'very likely' to be in force at Christmas
Health minister Vergés says 'families will not be able to mix' in festive meals, where social distancing will have to be maintained
September 27, 2020 01:11 PM
Ban on social gatherings of over six people comes into force
Regulation excludes religious, cultural and educational activities and will last at least 15 days
September 26, 2020 10:58 AM
Fridays for Future Barcelona stage sit-in for fair and sustainable labor practices
September 25 is Global Day of Climate Action
September 25, 2020 07:25 PM
Men earned €6,350 more than women in 2019
Average salary in Catalonia was €25,552, some €1,500 above Spain, but €3,000 less than the Basque Country
September 25, 2020 11:29 AM
Catalonia welcomed more immigrants than ever in 2019
Over 200,000 arrived, with over 40% coming from America, as almost 90,000 migrants left the country
September 24, 2020 01:55 PM
Outbreak risk exceeds 'high risk' threshold, reaches early April levels
Transmission rate also increases to 1.21, but number of hospitalized and using intensive care units stable
September 24, 2020 10:59 AM
Covid concerns lead to tighter restrictions in Cerdanya, Pyrenees
6-person limit on social gatherings approved for all of Catalonia
September 23, 2020 07:09 PM
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