Barcelona launches new campaign against sexist violence
Council marks International Women's Day by reaffirming commitment to breaking glass ceiling "urgently"
March 8, 2024 02:19 PM
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16+ Catalan women you should know
From writers and activists to singers and athletes, celebrate International Women’s Day by getting to know 16 women who have changed Catalonia
March 8, 2024 12:07 PM
11 women a day were victims of sexual violence in Catalonia in 2023
13 women were murdered by their partners last year, four more than the year before
March 8, 2024 12:41 PM
Charities warn women face more job insecurity and financial vulnerability
Red Cross and Caritas work to overcome barriers of "non-inclusive" labor market
March 8, 2024 11:20 AM
House prices in Catalonia increased by 3.5% in fourth quarter of 2023
Newly built homes saw the highest price increase at 7.9%
March 7, 2024 05:20 PM
Catalan government allows use of private desalination plants amid drought emergency
Tourism, industrial and agricultural businesses will benefit from measures to ensure economic viability
March 7, 2024 12:15 PM
Entities call for Spain to welcome Palestinian refugees as it did with Ukrainians
Social groups criticize that only two flights have been made and that appointments for procedures are blocked
March 6, 2024 03:07 PM
Sixth building near collapsed Badalona apartment block evacuated over safety concerns
Serious cracks found during technical inspections of apartments
March 6, 2024 01:36 PM
Arrest warrant issued for protester convicted over Madrid demonstration against jailing of Catalan leaders
Dani Gallardo was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison but has not presented himself after being summoned three times
March 6, 2024 11:56 AM
2024 guide to enrolling your child in a school in Catalonia for the first time
Pre-registration runs from March 6 to March 20 and applications must be completed online
March 6, 2024 12:01 PM
Farmers make voices heard inside and outside Catalan parliament during agriculture debate
Climate Action minister claims 64% of government agreements with farmers already implemented
March 5, 2024 05:14 PM
Police search headquarters of Catalan Football Federation
Proceedings currently being kept secret by authorities
March 5, 2024 10:56 AM
Catalan police launch manhunt after shooting in Badalona
Shots fired near school lead to 20-minute lockdown for students
March 5, 2024 03:51 PM
€69k compensation proposed for woman injured by foam bullet during 2019 protests
Police used disproportionate force during pro-independence demonstrations, Catalan government lawyers say
March 5, 2024 02:32 PM
National Court judge asks police for information on arrival of Russian spies in Catalonia
García-Castellón accepts request of two National Police officers involved in Tsunami Democràtic case
March 5, 2024 02:29 PM
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