Heat wave hits Catalonia
Temperatures are expected to rise to mid-30s, dropping again starting August 8
Current affairs and social issues
Temperatures are expected to rise to mid-30s, dropping again starting August 8
Study results could be applied to prevention of virus in low-income countries
Representative says it's a matter of "our families's future" in interview with Catalan News
Ongoing strike causes disruption with main roads in city centre occupied by drivers
Strike enters fifth day in force, with main road in Barcelona centre occupied third day running
Originally due to end on Friday, industrial action is now indefinite
Renfe increases available places by 25% on R2 line serving Barcelona airport for as long as industrial action continues
Private companies such as Uber and Cabify deemed as threat by cabbies
City's main avenue blocked by hundreds of cabs protesting court decision
Party accused of influence peddling, bribery and money laundering in so-called ‘3% Case’
Magistrates say pro-independence leaders pose a flight risk
Former ministers Bassa, Rull, Romeva and Bassa bring their cases to the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
Hometown of terrorists behind last year’s attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils plans workshops promoting coexistence
Former ministers Rull and Turull to remain in pre-trial prison
Action was settled on after discrepancies over wanting to cut off access to Barcelona port
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