‘Medium’ credibility alert of terror attack in Barcelona
Catalan police passes information on local officers, as US consulate issues message telling citizens to “heighten caution” in La Rambla area
December 24, 2018 12:23 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Controversy and outrage after dog shot dead by police officer
3,500 people demonstrate to demand justice, while Barcelona's mayor vows to "clarify" what happened
December 23, 2018 04:55 PM
Catalonia picks crumbs in Spanish Christmas lotto
Catalans took home almost 25 million in big prizes this year but spent 363 million on tickets
December 22, 2018 03:38 PM
Alleged IS fighter arrested near Barcelona
Supposed terrorist believed to have fought in Syria
December 22, 2018 12:50 PM
Huge crowds turn out in Barcelona for pro-independence march
40,000 protesters take part in rally against the Spanish government cabinet meeting in the city
December 21, 2018 07:31 PM
Barcelona wakes up to protests against Spanish government
Seven people arrested while demonstrating against Spanish cabinet meeting in Barcelona
December 21, 2018 11:30 AM
Road cuts across Catalonia to protest against Spanish government visit
Disruptions in main highway of country and Barcelona's ring roads in early morning ahead of Spain's cabinet meeting
December 21, 2018 07:08 AM
Spanish Court refuses Kurdish precedent to release Catalan leader
Jordi Sànchez’s request for freedom denied over lack of "new circumstances"
December 20, 2018 02:08 PM
Tunneling work on new rail line to Barcelona Airport completed
First stage of project to connect facility with Sants train station by 2021 concludes at cost of 305 million euros
December 20, 2018 12:16 PM
Ai Weiwei visits Catalan activist in prison
Chinese artist and dissident says it’s "ironic that there are political prisoners in today’s Europe"
December 18, 2018 02:52 PM
Spanish court to rule on whether it’s competent to judge case against Catalan leaders
Crucial trial heats up as initial hearings start in Supreme Court
December 18, 2018 11:01 AM
Experts set up platform to supervise independence trial
The entity wants for the international and local observers to determine if “the right to defense and impartial trial” are respected in the Supreme Court
December 17, 2018 04:58 PM
Public media telethon raises over €10.7m for cancer
Hundreds of activities throughout country held to contribute, as world-class researchers and other dignitaries join annual initiative
December 17, 2018 11:31 AM
Public transport fares to be frozen in Barcelona area for 2019
Territory minister warns that not raising ticket prices means government will have €25m less for improvements
December 13, 2018 06:17 PM
Barricades, traffic jams, stoppages: protests called against Spanish government visit
Shops owners concerned about Christmas sales potentially being affected
December 13, 2018 03:57 PM
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