Last pro-independence activists arrested for terrorism to be released on bail
Spain's National Court sets €30,000 and €15,000 bail for final two CDR group members arrested in September
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Barcelona proposes scrapping flights to Madrid with alternative train link available
Local government will put forward measure in upcoming meeting on climate emergency
Blood giving drive targets 10,000 donations in a week
From January 10 to 17, this year's campaign includes trap music and Whatsapp group as it aims to bring in more young donors
2017 terror attack suspects to be tried for terrorism but not murder
Spain's National Court will not try three men from Ripoll jihadi group with taking lives of 16 people in Barcelona and Cambrils
Aging of population makes demography an ever greater issue in Catalonia
"Fewer than 10% of women do not want children, but in reality, 30% of women won't have children," says expert urging for fertility-focused social policies
How close is Catalonia to eradicating poverty?
With only 10 years left to meet the UN's sustainable development goals, poverty has increased rather than decreased
Barcelona’s low-emission zone comes into effect
The penalties, restrictions, and everything else you need to know about the new anti-pollution measure
What's next for Catalonia in 2020
Possible thaw between Catalan and Spanish governments, likely ousting of president, and increasing action on climate emergency among issues expected next year
Several injured in pyrotechnics explosion during celebration in Centelles
At least 14 people required medical treatment following blast in Catalan town’s tower bell during Pine Tree festival
Two CDR activists arrested on terrorism charges released on bail
The pair were detained in September but Spain's National Court has freed them after “no material contact with explosives” found
Catalan authorities fine firm over online content promoting eating disorders
85,000-euro penalty for company based in Ireland that refused to remove material that "justified anorexia and bulimia"
Barcelona to fine real estate firm for renting ad not accepting migrants
Website Idealista and The New House Barcelona company might face a €90,000 penalty
Catalonia successful in Spanish lotto
The top lucky number was 26590, awarding up to €388 million in the country
Spain's National Court grants three activists accused of terrorism bail
CDR activists will have to pay €5,000 and comply with conditions
Disturbances around Camp Nou stadium lead to arrests and injuries
Tsunami Democràtic says it had planned to fly drones towing protest banners over ground during 'clásico' match
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