Neus Català, last Catalan Ravensbrück survivor, dies aged 103
The antifascist fighter who lived through the Nazi concentration camp was given the highest awards from Barcelona and the Catalan government
April 13, 2019 09:39 PM
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Current affairs and social issues
‘A jail without bars’ – one year on, activist remains confined to Catalan town
Tamara Carrasco can’t leave Viladecans despite dismissal of initial charges of terrorism and rebellion from pro-independence protests
April 10, 2019 01:36 PM
Government to propose legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide
Minister of health "determined" to have new law passed after man arrested in Madrid for assisted suicide last week
April 10, 2019 11:23 AM
Catalan Parliament pays tribute to Roma community
On International Romani Day, chamber supports call for more political representation for ethnic group
April 8, 2019 06:47 PM
Metro strike causes crowding, queues, and delays
Asbestos found in trains leads to workers calling for better conditions
April 8, 2019 10:49 AM
Hospital del Mar leads the way in avoiding fractures in HIV patients
Barcelona hospital develops technique to show bone problems in people with virus caused by infection and not antiretroviral treatment
April 7, 2019 04:02 PM
PortAventura theme park kicks off season aiming for 5m visitors
One in three users are international, with French market being most important
April 6, 2019 03:39 PM
Catalan public TV to take unionist leader to court for 'slander' and 'hate speech
Corporation chief accuses Cs party head of lying after he claimed TV3 insulted opposition candidate Inés Arrimadas
April 6, 2019 11:51 AM
Arrest of man who helped wife to die reignites assisted suicide debate
Catalan health minister calls for change in legislation to allow terminally ill people the right to a dignified death
April 5, 2019 07:19 PM
Earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 felt around Catalonia
With its epicenter in western Alt Urgell area, tremors were noted as far away as Barcelona
April 3, 2019 07:47 PM
Spanish prosecutor joins request to reopen referendum voter investigation
Government of Catalonia to oppose the lawsuit presented by police union against 36 voters
April 2, 2019 12:13 PM
Costa Brava in the eye of development hurricane
Campaigners condemn loophole allowing construction in coastal beauty spot despite building moratorium
March 30, 2019 02:46 PM
Seven arrested and five injured in anti-fascist demonstration in Barcelona
Spanish far-right demands the imprisonment of Torra and Puigdemont leaders in a campaign event in the Catalan capital
March 30, 2019 02:32 PM
Train operation opens investigation over 'racist' attack by security guards
Spanish rail operator has suspended officers filmed at Plaça Catalunya
March 29, 2019 01:15 PM
Far-right Vox to be at center of Saturday protests
Mayor of Barcelona calls counter-protest against Vox demonstration Saturday, while radical left pro-independence organizations go toe to toe with group
March 29, 2019 12:35 PM
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