Protest called to condemn homophobic attacks in Barcelona
Two gay couples were assaulted by a group of men on the beach and two further aggressions were reported over the weekend
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Campaigners warn electricity bills could rise as new tariffs come into force
Alliance against Energy Poverty reminds vulnerable households they are protected by law from having supply cut off
Barcelona wants to open beaches on 'special night' of Sant Joan
June 23 celebrations could be "similar" to those seen before the pandemic according to city council
Barcelona council rejects plans for Hermitage museum but opens door to rethinking stance
Port to continue working on cultural hub with Russian institution and Liceu opera hall
What are the richest towns in Catalonia?
Annual report from Spain’s National Statistics Institute ranks the municipalities with the highest and lowest incomes
Barcelona's Belarusian community condemns arrest of dissident journalist
Protesters gather to denounce Lukashenko's actions as "state terrorism"
Barcelona backs activists in quest for Spanish housing rights law
BCN En Comú, ERC, JxCat, and Socialists support 8-point proposal
Three convicted for La Rambla terror attacks with sentences from 8 to 53 years
Spain's National Court ruled that Mohamed Houli and Driss Oukabir spend more time in prison than requested by prosecutor
Hermitage museum in Barcelona closer to reality, but pending council approval
Port greenlights project to create seafront cultural hub with participation of Liceu opera hall
Public health workers to take to the streets for improved conditions on May 29
Healthcare professionals in Catalonia and Europe say Covid-19 exposed weaknesses
Doctors and nurses urge new health minister to transform care system and hire more staff
Epidemiologist Josep Maria Argimon has been at the forefront of Catalonia's efforts to control Covid-19
Smoking ban on four Barcelona beaches comes into effect this weekend
Pilot scheme will see how effective a smokeless summer is in protecting people's health and reducing pollution
Catalan president promises revised eviction protocol as housing activists occupy party HQ
Pere Aragonès faces pressure from grassroots movements on first day in office
Works on removing largest Francoist monument in Catalonia to start on July 18
The structure, located in the river Ebre in the town of Tortosa, will be completely taken apart by August
Brits in Catalonia stuck in residency ‘nightmare’ process
Legal limbo for those entangled in bumpy road to get TIE card that can last half a year
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