Fridays for Future Barcelona plans sit-in for fair and sustainable labor practices on September 25
Protest to coincide with Global Day of Climate Action
September 22, 2020 01:23 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Terrorism trial for ‘La Rambla’ attack to begin on Nov 10
September 22, 2020 01:08 PM
Catalonia to shorten quarantine for close contacts from 14 to 10 days starting next week
Public health secretary admits move is "somewhat risky" but believes it could "improve" compliance
September 22, 2020 11:45 AM
303 school groups in quarantine, almost tripling since Friday
September 21, 2020 06:05 PM
Catalonia's rent cap law comes into effect on September 22 – here's all you need to know
Regulation affects 60 municipalities with "tense housing markets" including Barcelona and other major cities
September 21, 2020 05:58 PM
Catalonia advises against travel to Madrid region
President Torra announces temperature checks for all passengers arriving from Madrid by train and plane
September 21, 2020 03:34 PM
Three years on, Catalan activists face trial over independence bid protests
September 21, 2020 11:39 AM
Covid-19 transmission rate surges to 1 again for first time in two weeks
Alongside increase in outbreak risk, rise coincides with beginning of academic year
September 21, 2020 11:16 AM
Self-employed workers struggle to regain their footing in post-lockdown economy
September 18, 2020 08:33 PM
Swedish citizen residing in Barcelona still missing five months on
33-year-old man left home in early morning without ID during lockdown
September 18, 2020 07:44 PM
Students want more resources, support and engagement as classes return
September 18, 2020 05:47 PM
School groups in quarantine exceeds 100 at end of first week of classes
September 18, 2020 03:23 PM
Catalan authorities concerned about possible spread of Covid-19 from Madrid
September 18, 2020 11:18 AM
Poll: Only 44.4% of Spaniards willing to take vaccine “immediately” once it's available
58.3% would like stricter Covid-19 measures while 84% want to work from home
September 17, 2020 06:26 PM
Number of school groups in quarantine doubles on fourth day of classes
52 educational institutions, only 0.9% of total, have students and staff in self-isolation
September 17, 2020 02:37 PM
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