European Mobility Week - what’s on in Catalonia
More than 700 activities across Catalonia this week will help you to be that little bit greener
September 16, 2019 11:55 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Barcelona hosts European Young Leaders for first time
Catalan capital follows cities like London and Rome in offering forum for "next generation of leaders" to debate future of Europe
September 13, 2019 08:45 PM
Cars get thumbs down from Barcelona residents, says study
Only 33% of people in Catalan capital see cars as good option for getting around, while 90% say fewer cars would improve quality of life
September 13, 2019 10:37 AM
Some 1.3m students in Catalonia go back to school
After 82 days of summer holidays, classrooms all over the country will be full once again as 2019-2020 academic year gets underway
September 12, 2019 12:11 PM
Tension at parliament as protesters clash with police
Police clear Ciutadella park after masked group throws fences at officers
September 11, 2019 08:59 PM
Parliament Medal of Honor goes to migrant rescue representatives
Òscar Camps and Carola Rackete of NGOs Proactiva Open Arms and Sea Watch receive chamber's annual distinction ahead of National Day celebrations
September 10, 2019 08:07 PM
National Day protest registrations up to 400,000
Organizers of annual pro-independence demonstration call on more to sign up with verdict on jailed Catalan politicians and activists soon due
September 10, 2019 12:44 PM
Traffic diversions and alternative routing for National Day celebrations
See all details of closed roads and public transport options for September 11 here
September 10, 2019 11:30 AM
Man affected by threat to cut off electricity believes Endesa should take on debt
“We should be able to live with dignity, with electricity and without fear,” says José Luis Jacas
September 8, 2019 08:42 PM
Montserrat’s father abbot apologizes for minor abuse but rules out stepping down
Josep Maria Soler says he is committed to improving child protection mechanisms
September 8, 2019 12:01 PM
Fire in Barcelona port under control
Blaze burns yacht-maintenance company warehouse
September 6, 2019 03:09 PM
Montserrat admits monk was a ‘sexual predator and pedophile’
Monastic committee investigating case to send findings to public prosecutor, Ombudsman, and religious authorities
September 6, 2019 02:14 PM
Back to school for over 1.5m youngsters in Catalonia
September 12 is the day parents have been longing for as schools all over the country begin the 2019-2020 academic year
September 4, 2019 07:09 PM
Funeral of last Catalan Ravensbrück concentration camp survivor held in Toulouse
Conxita Grangé was part of French Resistance and was praised for her efforts to “explain the brutality”
September 4, 2019 03:05 PM
‘Iberoenology’ - resurrecting wine practices from 3,000 years ago
The faculty of oenology has adopted Iberian production techniques from ancient times
September 4, 2019 02:44 PM
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