Catalans
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Catalonia
Catalonia to Require New Teachers to Prove Advanced Catalan and English Skills
Catalonia has tightened language requirements for teachers. Starting in 2025, working in schools will require advanced Catalan proficiency and a…
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Barcelona
Main Suspect in Helena Zhubań Murder Case Jailed 24 Years Later
Twenty-four years after the tragedy, the suspect in the Helena Zhubań case has been arrested. New genetic evidence has altered…
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Catalans
Spanish Constitutional Court Dismisses Appeals to Halt Amnesty for ‘Procés’ Leaders
Spain’s Constitutional Court has declined to consider the appeals by Junqueras and others regarding the amnesty. The decision could impact…
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Catalonia
Gender Survey in Catalonia Schools Sparks Controversy
Catalonia schools gave 10–11-year-olds a survey on gender and personal boundaries. Parents and the public are divided: is this child…
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Catalans
Australian Town of Cervantes: Catalan Roots and a Barcelona Street
There’s an unusual town in Australia where streets bear Spanish names and a park is named after Catalonia. Discover the…
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Catalans
Catalonia Opens Flu Vaccination to All Residents Starting December 1
Flu shots are now available to everyone in Catalonia. Authorities urge prompt vaccination, especially for seniors, children, and at-risk groups.
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Barcelona
Only a Quarter of Barcelona and Suburban Residents Speak Catalan Every Day
In Barcelona and its surroundings, less than 25% of residents use Catalan. The language keeps losing ground to Spanish, particularly…
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Barcelona
Ultracatholic Movements Gain Influence in Barcelona Archdiocese Schools
Leadership has changed in schools of the Barcelona Archdiocese. A majority of the council now belongs to members of ultracatholic…
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Barcelona
Barcelona Court Launches Investigation Into Euthanasia Commission Members
A Barcelona court is reviewing allegations against two specialists who approved euthanasia for 24-year-old Noelia. They are suspected of document…
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Catalans
Catalonia Replaces Selectividad Exam Chief Amid Grading Criteria Scandal
Catalonia has dismissed the Selectividad exam coordinator following controversy over grading rules. A professor from the Polytechnic University has taken…
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Barcelona
Catalan Government Invests €87 Million to Buy 1,000 Apartments from InmoCaixa
The Catalan government has acquired 1,000 apartments from InmoCaixa for €87.2 million. This deal will expand the affordable housing stock…
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Badalona
A First in Catalonia: Badalona Allows Pets to Bid Farewell to Their Owners
Badalona now permits dogs and cats to say goodbye to their deceased owners—a first for Catalonia. The move has sparked…
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Barcelona
Spanish prosecutors dismiss political defense by Pujol family in hidden assets trial
Spain’s anti-corruption prosecutor opposed attempts by the Pujol family’s defense to invalidate the trial. He insists on the legality of…
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Barcelona
Catalan Government Accelerates Hiring: Recruitment Processes Nearly Twice as Fast
Catalonia has launched a major reform led by Salvador Illa. Authorities promise to cut recruitment competition timelines for public sector…
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Barcelona
Puchol Family in the Dock: Four Strategies to Fight the Accusations
Jordi Puchol’s seven children presented a united front in court over the hidden millions case. Each chose their own defense…
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Barcelona
Barcelona Reports Sharp Increase in Cases of Violence Against Women
Cases of violence against women in Barcelona have surged by 10% over the past year. Lawyers highlight a shortage of…
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Barcelona
Masella Launches Ski Season — Spain’s First Slope Opens This Wednesday
Masella in Girona kicks off the ski season earlier than anywhere else in Spain. Starting November 26, skiers can enjoy…
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Andalusia
Puchol Family Seeks Trial Annulment, Citing Police Interference in the Case
The family of the former Catalonia head insists on the case’s annulment, claiming the evidence was obtained illegally. The spotlight…
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Barcelona
Catalan government allocates €27 million for new headquarters in Madrid
Catalan authorities plan to acquire a new building in Madrid for €27 million. The move is prompted by soaring real…
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Badalona
Nearly 4,000 Repeat Offenders Identified in Catalonia After Six Months of Kanpai Plan
Almost 4,000 active repeat offenders have been identified in Catalonia. In six months, 470 people have been detained. The police's…
