Barcelona archbishop only Catalan cardinal eligible to vote for new Pope –yet rules himself out
Joan Josep Omella hopeful that next pontifex continues Francis path after conclave he will attend
April 21, 2025 07:11 PM
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President Illa heads Catalan civil society's tribute to Pope Francis
Pontifex approved first steps toward beatification of architect Antoni Gaudí one week before death
April 21, 2025 10:59 AM
Hailstorm in Lleida area damages up to 50,000 hectares of crops
Farmers ask government for protection nets to counter climate change effects
April 20, 2025 02:34 PM
Man arrested on AP-7 highway with body of dead woman in trunk of car
Arrested man approached police officers patrolling highway
April 19, 2025 11:49 AM
500 PortAventura workers demonstrate outside theme park with 80% strike participation, unions say
Employees call the opening of the park "reckless" and demand improved working conditions
April 19, 2025 10:59 AM
Trade union publishes list of PortAventura sanctions and warnings in labor matters
Ahead of Saturday's planned strike, UGT union says company does not respect workers' rights
April 18, 2025 12:26 PM
Coffee and cocoa feared to become luxury products due to price increases
Costs of both products have soared over 30% in three years due to climate change and market trends
April 18, 2025 12:03 PM
Barcelona subcontracts flock of sheep as part of forest fire prevention efforts
Mayor guarantees Collserola park is ready to face summer heat but calls for increased forest cleaning
April 18, 2025 10:46 AM
Judge annuls ban on vapes on Barcelona beaches
Catalan High Court partially accepts appeal against local legislation in force since July 2022
April 17, 2025 12:58 PM
Traffic jams on AP-7 highway averaged over 10 hours every day in 2024
Authorities registered 699 accidents causing injuries, but a lower death rate
April 17, 2025 09:53 AM
Baqueira Beret ski resort records 40 centimeters of snow before Easter holidays
Masella ski resort extends season until April 27
April 16, 2025 04:37 PM
Foreign affiliates to Social Security increase by 5% in Catalonia
Of 675,032 foreign workers, 192,132 come from the EU, while 482,900 are from non-EU countries
April 16, 2025 11:34 AM
PortAventura staff maintain strike planned for Easter Saturday after mediation fails
Trade union says no new talks planned, as company assures it wants to reach an agreement
April 15, 2025 07:05 PM
Three peregrine falcons hatch in Sagrada Família
Decade-long reintroduction project helps nesting birds in Barcelona
April 15, 2025 01:39 PM
'Significantly' more unhoused women come to Girona
Women ‘very affected’ upon arrival, warn social services
April 15, 2025 11:37 AM
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