Homage to Covid-19 victims and confined society in National Day institutional event
Shared struggles with the rest of humanity and the concept 'earth' are the main themes
September 10, 2020 10:35 PM
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Current affairs and social issues
This National Day rally will be nothing like before. This is where we've come from.
Ahead of September 11 protests amid Covid-19 concerns, we take a look at the last eight years of pro-independence demonstrations in Catalonia
September 10, 2020 08:02 PM
Catalonia ‘wants to be part of the solution’ for Moria refugees
Fire at Greek migrant camp leaves 13,000 seeking shelter
September 10, 2020 07:36 PM
Court sends 30 to trial over independence referendum preparations
Defendants, including public officials and businesspeople, face charges less severe than imprisoned top politicians
September 10, 2020 03:09 PM
Beloved priest Pare Manel dies after a life dedicated to marginal neighborhoods and inmates
His legacy includes a foundation that works with youth and families in vulnerable situations in Barcelona
September 10, 2020 01:50 PM
Protest held in Barcelona against Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko
Around 100 people assemble in front of cathedral to call for end of "dictatorship"
September 9, 2020 08:48 PM
Where targeted Covid-19 mass screenings are taking place in Catalonia
21,000 PCR tests as part of scheme help identify over 500 new cases
September 8, 2020 04:00 PM
No lockdown 'in next two months' but gatherings limited at Christmas
Health department to launch a "more flexible" procedure to visit care home residents
September 8, 2020 11:33 AM
Schools open again on September 14 – here's all you need to know
Covid-19 health and safety measures, mass testing, new hires and more
September 7, 2020 03:21 PM
Spain will have 3 million Covid-19 vaccine doses in December, says health minister
At-risk people and those working with vulnerable groups will be first to receive shots
September 7, 2020 03:06 PM
Covid-19 transmission rate falls below 1 for first time since June 22
New daily cases continue at around 1,000 and outbreak risk high ahead of National Day and reopening of schools
September 7, 2020 11:19 AM
Epidemiologists say mass National Day gatherings are ‘risk we shouldn’t take’
Mitjà and Trilla call for caution ahead of the new school year and warn of “abnormal” year in 2021
September 6, 2020 11:26 AM
Sanit-Gobain staff committee call indefinite strike against glass division closure
Workers protest will see the N-340 highway cut as they hope to avoid over 120 job losses
September 5, 2020 01:50 PM
A dozen teachers in isolation after coronavirus positive found
The group will undergo PCR tests on Monday to determine whether or not to fully quarantine
September 5, 2020 12:39 PM
What should I do if I think I could have Covid-19?
We should not let our guards down now that many of us will be heading back to school or to work
September 5, 2020 11:06 AM
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