Third killing in 8 days in Barcelona
City council admits “security crisis” but assures that crimes against people are not on the rise
August 16, 2019 02:07 PM
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University of Barcelona remains in top 200 of Shanghai Rankings
UB is the only Catalan and Spanish university within the top 200, as UAB breaks back into the top 300
August 16, 2019 12:20 PM
Open Arms: migrants evacuated from rescue ship for medical reasons as Italian ports still closed
Interior minister Salvini refuses to offer a safe harbor despite six EU countries willing to relocate rescued migrants
August 16, 2019 11:42 AM
Open Arms: Italian court lets rescue ship enter territorial waters
Catalan NGO awaits authorization to dock with 147 people on board after 14-day standoff
August 14, 2019 06:13 PM
Three men arrested for gang rape in seaside town
The detainees are now on temporary release after declaring before the judge
August 14, 2019 02:56 PM
Open Arms seeks asylum for 31 minors as choppy waters loom for rescue ship
Catalan NGO warns of 2.5-meter waves threatening crew and 151 migrants saved in the Mediterranean
August 13, 2019 03:18 PM
Prosecutor accuses Pujol family of 'hiding' funds for acquaintances in Andorra
'El Mundo' newspaper reveals report to National Court investigating corruption allegations against former Catalan president
August 9, 2019 06:51 PM
High court admits complaints by taxi drivers against Uber and Cabify
Judge asks public prosecutor to investigate possible criminal offenses by ridesharing platforms
August 9, 2019 06:14 PM
High court admits complaints by taxi drivers against Uber and Cabify
Judge asks public prosecutor to investigate possible criminal offenses by ridesharing platforms
August 9, 2019 06:11 PM
‘Top manta’ street sellers ask for an end to ‘racist police persecution’
Vendors cast doubt on meeting with council’s potential to find a solution to the conflict
August 9, 2019 04:31 PM
Popular Army Memorial in Pujalt unveils newly restored kitchen quarters
Civil War training camp opens new zone showing visitors how Republican soldiers spent their time before going to the front
August 9, 2019 11:40 AM
Airport security staff strike begins without incident
No large queues seen in first hours and most passengers have followed recommendations to arrive hours in advance
August 9, 2019 10:31 AM
UN says eat less meat to help combat climate crisis
IPCC report urges change of diet to free up land, preserve forests, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
August 8, 2019 07:27 PM
Condemnation of homophobic attack at local summer festival
Observatory Against Homophobia and Palleresos council denounce aggression against 18-year-old man by group of 11
August 8, 2019 06:12 PM
One in three new childhood asthma cases caused by air pollution
New European study led by Barcelona institute says keeping to WHO air quality guidelines would reduce incidence by 11% per year
August 8, 2019 12:32 PM
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