Clown banned from councilor role for 'disobedience' during independence vote
Jordi Pesarrodona believes he was singled out due to photo with Spanish police that went viral
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From terrorism to inciting public disorder: Catalan activist faces trial after initial charges dropped
Tamara Carrasco stands accused of instigating protests as a member of pro-independence CDR groups
Ban on social gatherings of over 6 people 'very likely' to be in force at Christmas
Health minister Vergés says 'families will not be able to mix' in festive meals, where social distancing will have to be maintained
Ban on social gatherings of over six people comes into force
Regulation excludes religious, cultural and educational activities and will last at least 15 days
Fridays for Future Barcelona stage sit-in for fair and sustainable labor practices
September 25 is Global Day of Climate Action
Men earned €6,350 more than women in 2019
Average salary in Catalonia was €25,552, some €1,500 above Spain, but €3,000 less than the Basque Country
Catalonia welcomed more immigrants than ever in 2019
Over 200,000 arrived, with over 40% coming from America, as almost 90,000 migrants left the country
Outbreak risk exceeds 'high risk' threshold, reaches early April levels
Transmission rate also increases to 1.21, but number of hospitalized and using intensive care units stable
Covid concerns lead to tighter restrictions in Cerdanya, Pyrenees
6-person limit on social gatherings approved for all of Catalonia
Catalan government intends limiting social gatherings to 6 people
Health secretary wants to amend current cap of 10 people to limit Covid-19 spread
Spanish cabinet approves working from home bill: How will it work?
Agreement between government, unions and businesses now passes to Congress
Fridays for Future Barcelona plans sit-in for fair and sustainable labor practices on September 25
Protest to coincide with Global Day of Climate Action
Terrorism trial for ‘La Rambla’ attack to begin on Nov 10
Barcelona van attack and Cambrils stabbing left 16 dead in 2017
Catalonia to shorten quarantine for close contacts from 14 to 10 days starting next week
Public health secretary admits move is "somewhat risky" but believes it could "improve" compliance
303 school groups in quarantine, almost tripling since Friday
218 of 5,455 Catalan schools affected, with 3 in Barcelona shut completely
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