Dozens demonstrate in Barcelona for transgender rights and declare war against cis-system
Protestors remember murdered Colombian woman and call for the abolition of conversion therapies
April 27, 2025 01:15 PM
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Thousands congregate to honor Montserrat's black Madonna in first procession this century
La Moreneta leaves Basilica for first time in 28 years to celebrate Montserrat Abbey millennium
April 27, 2025 12:28 PM
Two arrested for public disorder during Barça Copa del Rey celebrations in La Rambla
Around 2,700 people gather at Canaletes fountain after FC Barcelona's victory against Real Madrid
April 27, 2025 11:15 AM
'I entered St. Peter's Basilica twice,' Catalans bid farewell to Pope Francis
Tortosa bishop calls for continuist Pope
April 25, 2025 05:59 PM
Protests against 'tourism monoculture' in southern Europe set for June 15
Groups from Barcelona, the Pyrenees, Mallorca, Venice, Lisbon and elsewhere join forces to demand "limits to tourist exploitation"
April 25, 2025 04:16 PM
Spain bans sale of cannabis-infused sweets
Barcelona City Council announces it will intensify inspections of cannabis shops and other establishments to ensure compliance
April 25, 2025 10:15 AM
FC Barcelona player faces homophobic insults for posing with LGBTQ activist
Defender Héctor Fort and Brigitta Lamoure are targets of messages on social media
April 25, 2025 02:28 PM
Parts of century-old ship found five meters underground in Barcelona
Archeologists hope the 'exceptional' findings reveal city port history
April 24, 2025 05:09 PM
Israeli arms contracts put strain on Spanish PM's defense plans
Delàs Center reports Spain has awarded 46 military contracts worth €1.04 billion to Israeli arms manufacturers since October 2023
April 25, 2025 01:14 PM
MACBA expansion at the expense of skaters' community: 'We are citizens too'
The museum's expansion will redesign the Plaça dels Angels, demolishing a very important global-known skating spot
April 24, 2025 05:43 PM
Thousands rally to defend Catalan language in Sant Jordi grassroots demonstration
Barcelona streets fill up with demonstrators, books, and roses on Catalonia's Day of Love
April 23, 2025 07:13 PM
Best Sant Jordi 2025 photos in Barcelona and across Catalonia
Millions of roses and books carried around the territory on Catalonia's Day of Love
April 23, 2025 06:23 PM
Barcelona begins gradual reopening of ornamental fountains after drought
Magic Fountain of Montjuïc set to return in second phase, between June and October
April 22, 2025 07:20 PM
Film director Carla Simón among recipients of Catalonia's prestigious Creu de Sant Jordi award
21 individuals and 10 organizations recognized for outstanding civic and cultural contribution to Catalonia, including actor Loles León and theater company La Cubana
April 22, 2025 03:14 PM
Catalonia declares three days of mourning after Pope Francis’ death
Cancellation of events not related to cultural promotion of Sant Jordi, with flags flying at half-mast
April 22, 2025 09:46 AM
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