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The best images of the March 8th demonstration in Barcelona for International Women's Day 2023

The best images of the March 8th demonstration in Barcelona for International Women's Day 2023

Thousands of people filled the streets of Barcelona to commit to and celebrate the feminist struggle on 8-M

Carlos Baglietto

Wednesday, 8 of march of 2023 - 22:18

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1.8 million Catalan women will have free access to reusable menstrual products

1.8 million Catalan women will have free access to reusable menstrual products

Catalan government approves a menstrual equity plan that provides for free access to reusable menstrual products

Judit Pellicer

Tuesday, 7 of march of 2023 - 19:25

The cyberattack that has paralysed Barcelona's Hospital Clínic: "No ransom will be paid"

The cyberattack that has paralysed Barcelona's Hospital Clínic: "No ransom will be paid"

Major Catalan public hospital hopes to resume some activity progressively from Tuesday after serious ransomware attack

Nura Portella

Monday, 6 of march of 2023 - 13:07

What salary do you need to pay the rent (and live decently) in and around Barcelona?

What salary do you need to pay the rent (and live decently) in and around Barcelona?

A single person in Barcelona city can expect to spend at least 883 euros a month on housing

Germán Aranda

Thursday, 2 of march of 2023 - 22:19

Pinotxo bar surprisingly reopens, after family disputes seemed to close it for good

Pinotxo bar surprisingly reopens, after family disputes seemed to close it for good

A week after the controversy, the classic Barcelona bar in the Boqueria market hauls up the rollers once again

Victor Antich

Thursday, 2 of march of 2023 - 13:52

Drought restrictions come into force for six million Catalans: who is affected?

Drought restrictions come into force for six million Catalans: who is affected?

Catalonia's 29-month drought means six million people are now at 'Exception' status: here are the details.

Nura Portella

Wednesday, 1 of march of 2023 - 22:54

Shooting in central Barcelona, with two injured: police hunting for gunman

Shooting in central Barcelona, with two injured: police hunting for gunman

The Mossos are searching for a man who fired pistol shots that injured two people in Barcelona's Ciutat Vella district

Julio Collado / Guillem RS

Friday, 24 of february of 2023 - 19:00

Tragedy in Sallent: Catalan school authorities now admit that bullying may be a factor

Tragedy in Sallent: Catalan school authorities now admit that bullying may be a factor

Fatal fall of 12-year-old girl and grave injury to her twin sister is now thought to have been a joint suicide attempt

Guillem RS

Thursday, 23 of february of 2023 - 22:43

The town of Sallent, in shock: how did 12-year-old twins come to fall from third floor?

The town of Sallent, in shock: how did 12-year-old twins come to fall from third floor?

One girl died and her sister is in a serious but stable condition after both fell from a balcony in central Catalonia town

Guillem RS

Wednesday, 22 of february of 2023 - 23:25

DNA confirms find of remains of Cipriano Martos, murdered by Spanish Civil Guard in 1973

DNA confirms find of remains of Cipriano Martos, murdered by Spanish Civil Guard in 1973

The remains of Martos, tortured for his political dissidence, were identified in one of Catalonia's 887 known mass graves

Quim Riera Guitart

Wednesday, 22 of february of 2023 - 21:22

Dani Alves must stay in jail, says court, due to "economic muscle" and flight risk

Dani Alves must stay in jail, says court, due to "economic muscle" and flight risk

Barcelona judges were far from convinced by ex-footballer's appeal for bail in alleged rape case and he will remain in prison

Guillem RS

Tuesday, 21 of february of 2023 - 20:09

Spanish police, nervous over who will rule the waves at America's Cup 2024 in Barcelona

Spanish police, nervous over who will rule the waves at America's Cup 2024 in Barcelona

Announcement that Catalonia's Mossos will coordinate security for the yachting contest raises a storm among the Civil Guard

Guillem RS / Robert AS

Friday, 17 of february of 2023 - 21:44

Barcelona airport working group to consider plan for new runway on sea platform

Barcelona airport working group to consider plan for new runway on sea platform

Committee set up by Foment employers group warns of problems with sea platform plan, but insists on need for airport growth

El Nacional

Thursday, 16 of february of 2023 - 23:26

Félix Millet, released due to illness, returns to a Catalan prison by order of judge

Félix Millet, released due to illness, returns to a Catalan prison by order of judge

Former Palau de la Música director, jailed for corruption, was previously in a private health facility due to illness

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 16 of february of 2023 - 21:58

Israeli disinformation expert launched cyberattack against 2014 Catalan independence vote

Israeli disinformation expert launched cyberattack against 2014 Catalan independence vote

Entrepreneur boasted of cyberattack on Catalonia's unofficial '9-N' referendum as a success story in his service offer

Judit Pellicer

Wednesday, 15 of february of 2023 - 22:23

Via Laietana road works reveal skeleton of Barcelona resident from 1,500 years ago

Via Laietana road works reveal skeleton of Barcelona resident from 1,500 years ago

The late Roman era grave was discovered in the context of the works to remodel Via Laietana, not far from the Cathedral

Jordi Palmer

Monday, 13 of february of 2023 - 22:59

Dani Alves case: DNA found on woman's body contradicts footballer's third version of events

Dani Alves case: DNA found on woman's body contradicts footballer's third version of events

Brazilian sports star remains in custody in a Catalan prison while investigation of rape allegation continues

Guillem RS

Friday, 10 of february of 2023 - 23:01

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Borràs's lawyers call for suspension of trial: "There are defences that are prosecutions"

Borràs's lawyers call for suspension of trial: "There are defences that are prosecutions"

Trial of Junts leader Laura Borràs over contract irregularities begins with her lawyers claiming procedural irregularities

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 10 of february of 2023 - 20:23

Boye asks court to protect Laura Borràs's rights after fellow defendants' prosecution deals

Boye asks court to protect Laura Borràs's rights after fellow defendants' prosecution deals

Lawyer of Junts president asserts that he must interrogate last in irregular contracts case which opens on Friday

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 9 of february of 2023 - 20:03

Judges oblige Spanish government to include bullfighting in cultural grant for youth

Judges oblige Spanish government to include bullfighting in cultural grant for youth

Government's 400-euro cultural voucher for young Spaniards excluded bullfight entry, but the Supreme Court has reversed this

Júlia Peñascal

Tuesday, 7 of february of 2023 - 23:07

Judge in Dani Alves rape case tells witness that she too could lay sexual charges

Judge in Dani Alves rape case tells witness that she too could lay sexual charges

Former Barça footballer has now spent two weeks in the Brians 2 prison since being arrested for the alleged nightclub rape

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 3 of february of 2023 - 19:55

Who are the 300 street thieves of Barcelona? Males 18-25, foreign, living in squats

Who are the 300 street thieves of Barcelona? Males 18-25, foreign, living in squats

In 2022, just 5 Barcelona thieves amassed a combined total of 117 arrests and were quickly back on the street again each time

Guillem RS

Wednesday, 1 of february of 2023 - 22:17

Prosecutors seek new jail term for Palau de la Música ex-president over hidden assets

Prosecutors seek new jail term for Palau de la Música ex-president over hidden assets

Fèlix Millet, convicted for huge Palau corruption case in 2018, is accused of hiding assets that were seized as compensation

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 30 of january of 2023 - 20:25

After February 7th, face masks will no longer be required on Spanish public transport

After February 7th, face masks will no longer be required on Spanish public transport

On February 7th, Spanish cabinet is to approve the end of compulsory face mask wearing for users of trains, buses and taxis

Alba Solé Ingla

Thursday, 26 of january of 2023 - 20:58

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Dani Alves jailed without bail: the footballer, accused of sexual assault will sleep behind bars

Dani Alves jailed without bail: the footballer, accused of sexual assault will sleep behind bars

Guillem RS

Friday, 20 of january of 2023 - 21:49

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Spain to toughen airport Covid checks due to China's rapid rise in cases

Spain to toughen airport Covid checks due to China's rapid rise in cases

Spanish health minister Carolina Darias calls for coordinated action over possibility of new Covid variants emerging in China

Nura Portella

Friday, 30 of december of 2022 - 15:15

Spain's dark December of femicides: at least ten women murdered by men in a month

Spain's dark December of femicides: at least ten women murdered by men in a month

Country's highest monthly total of deaths from sexist violence since 2015, with two of the deaths in Catalonia

Carlos Manzano

Thursday, 29 of december of 2022 - 18:13

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Court orders school to "teach a second subject" in Spanish to get round Catalan law

Court orders school to "teach a second subject" in Spanish to get round Catalan law

Judges do not cite language percentages in ruling on Barcelona school and thus circumvent law passed by Catalan Parliament

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 29 of december of 2022 - 14:37

Google asks users for examples of search engine's discrimination against Catalan

Google asks users for examples of search engine's discrimination against Catalan

Digital giant seeks users' help after complaints that search queries made in Catalan prioritised results in other languages

Berto Sagrera

Friday, 23 of december of 2022 - 21:16

EU court rebukes Spain for Barcelona's "systematic" breaches of air pollution limits

EU court rebukes Spain for Barcelona's "systematic" breaches of air pollution limits

The ruling states that Barcelona exceeded maximum allowed levels of NO2 "continuously" between the years 2010 and 2018

Jordi Palmer

Thursday, 22 of december of 2022 - 23:16

EU court rejects appeal by Oriol Junqueras in defence of his MEP seat

EU court rejects appeal by Oriol Junqueras in defence of his MEP seat

Final defeat for ERC leader, although a 2019 ruling on his case allowed his exiled Catalan colleagues to be admitted as MEPs

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 22 of december of 2022 - 20:51

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Clara Ponsatí in Paris: "They won't beat Puigdemont"

Clara Ponsatí in Paris: "They won't beat Puigdemont"

Exiled Catalan says that, for Spain, arresting Puigdemont is "a moral priority" and was used to justify Penal Code changes

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 21 of december of 2022 - 22:48

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Electric scooters facing ban from Barcelona public transport after fire in train

Electric scooters facing ban from Barcelona public transport after fire in train

City transport authority urges operators to temporarily ban electric scooters after battery malfunction starts fire

Jordi Palmer

Tuesday, 20 of december of 2022 - 21:17

Two rape sentences reduced in Catalan cases as judges apply 'only yes means yes' law

Two rape sentences reduced in Catalan cases as judges apply 'only yes means yes' law

Catalan High Court reduces one rape sentence from 6 to 4 years, and a second from 10 to 9 years

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 19 of december of 2022 - 20:40

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No nativity scene in Barcelona's Plaça Sant Jaume; instead, a nocturnal projection

No nativity scene in Barcelona's Plaça Sant Jaume; instead, a nocturnal projection

Barcelona city council has substituted the physical display with an interactive projection on the facade of the city hall

Jordi Palmer

Tuesday, 13 of december of 2022 - 23:12

More than 150 injuries after collision between two Barcelona suburban trains

More than 150 injuries after collision between two Barcelona suburban trains

Many suffered ankle or nose injuries after a train stopped at Montcada i Reixac was hit by another train

Nura Portella

Wednesday, 7 of december of 2022 - 18:23

Police interrupt wedding and threaten to jail groom if he doesn't speak Spanish

Police interrupt wedding and threaten to jail groom if he doesn't speak Spanish

Plataforma per la Llengua denounces harsh case of linguistic discrimination by police at a wedding in the Valencian Country

Sara Brull i Ortega

Monday, 5 of december of 2022 - 22:22

Intercepted: packet containing animal eyes, addressed to Ukraine consulate in Barcelona

Intercepted: packet containing animal eyes, addressed to Ukraine consulate in Barcelona

New batch of packages containing animal remains intercepted en route to Ukrainian offices in Barcelona, Malaga and Madrid

Quim Riera Guitart

Monday, 5 of december of 2022 - 21:19

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Spain-Morocco World Cup match: a high-risk event, say the Catalan Mossos police

Spain-Morocco World Cup match: a high-risk event, say the Catalan Mossos police

Police are on the alert over the Final 16 match at Qatar 2022 on December 6th, which is a public holiday in Spain

Guillem RS

Friday, 2 of december of 2022 - 19:19

Spanish letter bombs: wave of home-made explosive packets sent by post in Spain

Spanish letter bombs: wave of home-made explosive packets sent by post in Spain

One of 5 packet bombs caused minor injury at the Ukrainian embassy, but Spain sees no need to raise its terror alert level

Nura Portella

Thursday, 1 of december of 2022 - 20:21