How healthcare works in Catalonia
While everyone is covered in the event of an emergency, getting medical treatment depends on whether you are a registered resident or a visitor from outside the EU
July 14, 2019 05:39 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
A hundred pickpockets operate every day on Barcelona's metro
Theft on the public underground network accounts for a third of such crimes in the Catalan capital
July 13, 2019 08:58 AM
Catalonia's 920 commitments to meet UN 2030 Agenda
Environmental and sustainability plans expected to be officially passed after the summer
July 11, 2019 01:04 PM
Court blocks Barcelona 60-minute wait law on Uber and Cabify
Regulation initially set after numerous protests from city’s taxi drivers
July 10, 2019 07:13 PM
Gerard Piqué given €2.1 million fine for unpaid tax
The Barça footballer failed in his appeal of the 2016 ruling
July 10, 2019 01:12 PM
Work to put derailed Toses train back on tracks underway
Rail operator begins evaluating impact on network after Tuesday's accident in Girona region in which no one was hurt
July 10, 2019 12:18 PM
Three men accused of raping a woman sent to pre-trial detention without bail
New gang rape case emerges as ongoing Catalan 'wolf pack' trial sparks protests
July 9, 2019 01:15 PM
Spanish police enter Catalan government HQ in independence referendum investigation
Court orders Guardia Civil to demand information from government building and several ministries
July 9, 2019 12:08 PM
Hundreds in Masnou protest attack on youth migrant center
Demonstrators condemn attempted assault on local girl and reject "criminalization" of underage migrants
July 9, 2019 11:02 AM
Teenager in Catalan ‘wolf pack’ rape case says defendants threatened her with gun
Testifying at Barcelona’s Regional Court, girl says she felt intimidated into having sex
July 8, 2019 04:47 PM
Warehouse fire in Tarragona industrial estate “under control”
Authorities assure there was “no danger” to citizens in the nearby areas
July 7, 2019 04:33 PM
One dead after a shooting in a Barcelona hair salon
Police are not discounting any theory or possible reason related to the death
July 7, 2019 12:54 PM
‘Racist’ attack on migrant children’s center denounced
Collective of people who grew up in the centers show support to care workers staying at facilities
July 6, 2019 03:10 PM
Two arrested as €237,000 worth of items robbed at Barcelona airport
The thieves distracted the victim at their car and stole a bag from the front of the vehicle
July 6, 2019 01:19 PM
Colau’s new plans for Barcelona to tackle the climate crisis
Proposals of low emissions zones and driving restrictions as Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior ship docks in Catalonia
July 6, 2019 12:09 PM
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