Cycling on sidewalk ban in Barcelona comes into effect
Pavements more than 5 meters wide with at least 3 of free passage among exceptions
Society
Current affairs and social issues
58499, the lucky number in Catalonia
The Catalan New Year’s Eve lottery shares prizes across the country, with Barcelona, El Prat and Terrassa among the top winner towns
What will happen in Catalonia in 2019?
Let’s take a look at what the country can expect from now on in politics, economy or culture
Six defendants in referendum case transferred to lower court
Former parliament bureau members and Mireia Boya to be tried at Spain’s High Court in Catalonia
‘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
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
Catalonia picks crumbs in Spanish Christmas lotto
Catalans took home almost 25 million in big prizes this year but spent 363 million on tickets
Alleged IS fighter arrested near Barcelona
Supposed terrorist believed to have fought in Syria
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
Barcelona wakes up to protests against Spanish government
Seven people arrested while demonstrating against Spanish cabinet meeting in Barcelona
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
Spanish Court refuses Kurdish precedent to release Catalan leader
Jordi Sànchez’s request for freedom denied over lack of "new circumstances"
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
Ai Weiwei visits Catalan activist in prison
Chinese artist and dissident says it’s "ironic that there are political prisoners in today’s Europe"
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
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