37-year-old NBA champion and Olympic bronze medalist made a brilliant debut in the Spanish league
Estonian basketball player Henri Drell, aged 37, had an impressive debut with Badalona Joventut in the Spanish league after being without a contract from last season's Tenerife team.
The Mossos investigate the violent death of a man in a venue in Badalona
The Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating the violent death of a 37-year-old man in Badalona, where efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
Barcelona will face Atlético in the final of the Copa de la Reina after thrashing Badalona
Barcelona advanced to the Copa de la Reina final after a 4-1 victory over Badalona, with two goals from Alexia Putellas leading the charge.
Drell's club failed to win the group stage in the Champions League
Estonian basketball player Henri Drell's team, Badalona Joventut, finished second in their Champions League group after losing to Malaga Unicaja.
Levante Badalona and foreign capital for a football still to be built
The investment group Mercury 13 has entered Spanish football with the purchase of Levante Badalona, signaling growing international interest in women's football in Spain.
Barcelona Draws with Badalona in the First Leg of the Copa de la Reina Semifinals
Barcelona was held to a goalless draw against Badalona in the first leg of the Copa de la Reina semifinals despite dominating possession and chances.
Badalona Women: From an Independent Neighborhood Club to the First Spanish Women's Team with a Major Foreign Investor Behind It
The Badalona Women's team has evolved from a local independent club to the first Spanish women's football team backed by a significant foreign investor, Mercury13.
Drell and Joventut Secure Place in Champions League Quarterfinals
Estonian basketball player Henri Drell and his club Joventut from Badalona defeated Germany's Würzburg 91:84 to secure a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Drell's club secured a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals
Henri Drell's home club, Badalona Joventut, secured a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals after a win over Würzburg.
Badalona honors the four homeless people who died and denounces Albiol's neglect
Badalona holds a memorial for four homeless individuals who have died and demands the reopening of a local emergency shelter.
VIDEO ⟩ Drell Emerges as a Star, Makes History in Spain
Henri Drell led his team Joventut Badalona to a significant victory in the Spanish league, scoring 20 points and achieving a remarkable +/- rating of 46.
Drell Matches La Liga Record
Henri Drell matched the La Liga record with an outstanding performance for Badalona Joventut against Granada.
Exploitation in the supermarket: 80-hour days, seven days a week, for 800 euros
The article discusses labor exploitation faced by undocumented migrant workers in a Pakistan-owned supermarket chain in Badalona, Spain.
Jordi Fibla, the heir of a butcher family who died in the street in Badalona
Jordi Fibla, a member of a long-established butcher family in Badalona, tragically died on the streets, highlighting the city's ongoing social issues and the closure of its only homeless shelter.
A homeless person dies in Badalona, the second in a week
Badalona records the death of a homeless individual, marking the second such incident in a week and the fourth since the start of the year, with no signs of violence reported in any case.
Xavier García Albiol announces that Badalona will be the first PP municipality to ban tourist apartments
Badalona's City Council, led by Xavier García Albiol, will ban tourist apartments starting this summer, a move reflecting broader regional trends against short-term rentals in Catalonia.
Albiol ensures that he will close all tourist apartments in Badalona by 2028
The mayor of Badalona aims to close all tourist apartments by 2028, marking a significant shift in local tourism policy.
PM ROOTSIS ⟩ Drell's teammate praises him: Henri is very professional and highly regarded at the club
Henri Drell, an Estonian basketball player, is praised by his teammate Ludvig Håkanson for his professionalism and reputation at the Spanish club Badalona Joventut.
Joventut incorporates Jabari Parker until the end of the season
Joventut Badalona has signed Jabari Parker on loan from Partizán Belgrade to bolster their roster for the remainder of the season.
Drell: we have to grit our teeth and chew the floor
Estonian basketball player Henri Drell discusses the national team's upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Sweden and his recent contract extension with Badalona Joventut.
Drell's home club has partnered with former NBA draft second pick until the end of the season
Drell's club has signed a loan agreement with former NBA player Jabari Parker until the end of the season.
Badalona registers the second death of a homeless person in just over a month
A homeless man was found dead in Badalona, marking the second such death reported in just over a month, raising concerns about the city's homeless population.
Drell's home club's winning streak ended in France
Drell's club Joventut Badalona faced their first defeat in the Basketball Champions League against Chalon, losing 77-85.
Drell Helped Badalona Defeat Euroleague Top Team
Estonian basketball player Henri Drell's club Badalona Joventut won against Valencia in a tightly contested Euroleague match, ending 90-87.
Henri Drell leaves the team after internal rivalry
Key player Sam Dekker has left Badalona Joventut basketball team, likely requiring surgery for a shoulder injury, leading to the termination of his contract.
Draw of the Copa del Rey and Queen's Cup, live: semifinals matches and pairings
The semifinal draw for the Copa del Rey and Queen's Cup will take place, featuring Barcelona, Atlético, Real Sociedad, and Athletic in the men's tournament, while in the women's tournament, Barcelona, Atlético, Tenerife, and Levante-Badalona will compete.
Want to grant residency permits to thousands who are illegally staying in Spain
The Spanish government is considering granting temporary residency permits to up to half a million undocumented migrants currently living and working in Spain, a move praised by activists and Catholic organizations but criticized by the opposition.
Albiol exonerated and the former attorney general convicted: opposite results in two cases of breach of confidentiality
The article discusses the contrasting legal outcomes of two cases involving the breach of confidentiality, highlighting the conviction of former attorney general Álvaro García Ortiz and the exoneration of Badalona mayor Xavier García Albiol.
The farewell of neighbors to the homeless man who died in Badalona: "They haven't taken his belongings, as if he were a dog"
Neighbors in Badalona paid tribute to a homeless man who died during a cold wave, expressing outrage that his belongings were left behind as if he were an animal.
A homeless person dies in Badalona during a cold wave
A homeless man has died on the streets of Badalona as a cold wave hits the region.
The polar cold tests winter plans in Catalonia for the homeless
Catalonia faces an intense week of cold weather, prompting expanded shelter options in Barcelona and new resources in Badalona, amidst ongoing risks for the homeless.
Blow against counterfeiting in Badalona: six investigated and thousands of toys seized
The Civil Guard has seized thousands of counterfeit toys valued at 2 million euros in Badalona, along with sports items worth 2.3 million.
The retreat of the Generalitat leaves some evicted from B9 in an assistance limbo
The Generalitat has concluded the emergency phase, leaving the responsibility for those still under the bridge to the municipality, while dozens remain homeless after the eviction from the former B9 institute in Badalona.
Poverty, migration and the internal border
The article discusses how urban evictions in Badalona reveal an internal border dividing those who deserve protection from those viewed with suspicion amidst a crisis of poverty and migration.
Volunteering, support for those displaced in Badalona after 14 days in the open: "Many prefer a job to a roof"
A retired professor has dedicated her time to supporting the displaced individuals living under a bridge in Badalona, demonstrating the impact of volunteering amidst an ongoing housing crisis.
The neighbors who do help the evicted from the B9 of Badalona: "I have even forgotten it was Christmas"
A group of local organizations in Badalona have been providing food, clothing, and support to nearly 200 evicted migrants during a period of relentless cold and rain following the eviction from the former B9 school.
Badalona and the Triumph of Aporophobia
The article discusses the persistence of aporophobia, a term coined by philosopher Adela Cortina nearly thirty years ago, which refers to the rejection of the poor, highlighting its growing prominence in public life in Spain.
More than 150 immigrants relocated from the old B9 Institute settlement in Badalona
A total of 153 immigrants have been relocated by the Generalitat and social organizations following the eviction from the old B9 Institute settlement in Badalona, while around fifty still remain homeless under a bridge on the C-31.
Albiol gets entangled with the Government spokesperson over the eviction of migrants from Badalona
Badalona's mayor, Xavier García Albiol, clashes with Minister Elma Saiz over the recent eviction of migrants, exchanging accusations of inhumanity and irresponsibility.
The Meticulous Application of the Trumpist Manual in Badalona
The article discusses the emergence of Trumpist tactics in Badalona, characterized by cultural warfare, misinformation, cruelty, and a disregard for the rule of law.
Badalona and the B9: history of something more than an eviction
The article discusses how the mayor of Badalona, Xavier García Albiol, has exacerbated tensions between immigrant groups and local residents through his criminalization efforts since taking office.
Preserving Libraries
The article discusses the importance of libraries as a bastion of democratic access to knowledge in the face of capitalist commodification.
A Christmas outbreak of xenophobia in the Badalona evictions
Xenophobia, racism, and hatred of the poor have emerged in Badalona during evictions, overshadowing the Christmas spirit of peace and love.
Five thefts, three 'disturbances', fires, and a deadly fight: the document that backed the eviction of migrants in Badalona
A document supporting the eviction of migrants from a building in Badalona cited incidents including theft, disturbances, fires, and a fatal fight, prompting a judicial request for a report on social services' actions.