Storm Gloria begins to pass but river overflowing risks still in place
New towns given confinement orders Thursday morning as Catalonia grips with fifth day of the extreme weather
January 23, 2020 11:48 AM
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New towns given confinement orders Thursday morning as Catalonia grips with fifth day of the extreme weather
January 23, 2020 11:48 AM
Fourth day of wind and rain sees rivers overflow, people trapped and missing, no power or water, and damage to infrastructure
January 22, 2020 08:05 PM
Jason Y. Ng is in Catalonia to give a conference on non-violent protest and visited the jailed Òmnium Cultural president
January 22, 2020 06:48 PM
Trapero expressed his regret at being accused of rebellion, arguing he had no connection with independence push
January 22, 2020 06:43 PM
Universal Periodic Review to evaluate human rights record described as "most severe blow"
January 22, 2020 04:01 PM
Catalonia's unique wetland area left reeling after wind and rain threaten its rice fields and precious flora and fauna
January 22, 2020 01:18 PM
One person missing, Ebre river delta devastated, flooding with rivers about to burst their banks, roads closed, broken bridges, and areas without electricity among effects
January 22, 2020 11:09 AM
By Tuesday evening, many rivers were on the point of bursting, while high waves flooded coastal areas
January 21, 2020 07:30 PM
Roads closed, power cuts, and flooding, with 120,000 students missing classes on Tuesday
January 21, 2020 05:41 PM
Spanish government's handling of Catalan conflict among points included in Wednesday's Universal Periodic Review
January 21, 2020 05:20 PM
Civil protection agency tells public to steer clear of seafronts and parks, avoid outdoor activities, and for drivers to be prepared
January 21, 2020 12:09 PM
Some 500 people came together on Sunday to protest right-wing populism represented by leaders such as Italy's Matteo Salvini
January 20, 2020 06:20 PM
Some 500 people came together on Sunday to protest right-wing populism represented by leaders such as Italy's Matteo Salvini
January 20, 2020 03:00 PM
Migra Studium holds its sixth prayer vigil in solidarity with detainees
January 20, 2020 02:06 PM
Wind speeds over 100 km/h registered along coast, with some schools closed, and public warned to stay away from parks and beaches
January 20, 2020 12:28 PM
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