'We cannot stay silent': Gaza conflict echoed at International Brigades homage event in Barcelona
1,100 march in Catalan capital on Saturday against Israel's military attacks
October 29, 2023 02:45 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Housing rights activists' ongoing struggle to reform social housing in Catalonia
Local authorities' shift to focus on rental sector welcomed but groups like PAH demand more action
October 28, 2023 08:39 AM
The long road towards creating social housing in Barcelona
MUHBA exhibition in Bon Pastor shows history of affordable housing in Catalan capital and beyond
October 29, 2023 11:05 AM
Rapper Valtònyc announces return from exile
Catalan-language musician sentenced in 2018 to 3.5-year prison sentence for content of his lyrics
October 28, 2023 09:11 AM
Anti-terrorist operation drills held at Sants train station in Barcelona
500 people take part in simulated attack to test response of emergency services
October 26, 2023 11:33 PM
Declaration of independence was 'legitimate' but insufficient, says former parliament speaker
Carme Forcadell claims "international recognition" is next step, six years on from 2017 proclamation
October 27, 2023 02:42 PM
Catalonia launches pilot program combatting disinformation in schools
Nearly three quarters of teachers think their students are misinformed
October 25, 2023 10:58 AM
Primavera Sound warns future of festival in doubt due to waterfront redevelopment
Marine platform known as 'Mordor' has been location for two main stages in recent years
October 27, 2023 05:25 PM
The controversy over the exclusion of hunting dogs from the new animal welfare law
Both pro-hunting groups and animal rights organizations see gaps in the newly effective regulation
September 30, 2023 09:15 AM
High Court rules student has right to be taught additional core subject in Spanish
Court partially accepts parents' appeal but upholds Canet school's overall language policy
October 26, 2023 11:36 AM
Record employment in Catalonia in third quarter with more than 3.71m people in work
Unemployment stands at 8.5%, with 345,000 jobseekers at end of September
October 26, 2023 10:23 AM
Gran Recapte food drive calls for collaboration ahead of 2024 uncertainty
Catalonia's main foodbank is looking for 18,000 volunteers in supermarkets on November 24 and 25
October 26, 2023 10:31 AM
Entities voice concerns against airport runway expansion proposal
Environmental group and farmers union against business group's project, government avoids evaluating idea
October 25, 2023 11:52 AM
Divided vote in parliament could ban 'correbous' bull-related events in Catalonia
Proposed law will continue its process after getting green light in chamber
October 25, 2023 04:43 PM
More than 136,000 families benefit from energy voucher, up by 50% since 2020
Electricity voucher reduces bills by 40-80% for households in vulnerable situations
October 25, 2023 09:35 AM
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