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35,000 march on parliament as teachers and doctors' rallies in Barcelona culminate in mass protest

Barcelona

Marches converge on final day of week-long education strike

Spain to invest €5bn to mitigate effects Middle East conflict, including reduction of fuel VAT

Barcelona

Government plans to temporarily stop special tax on electricity and reduce electricity generation tax

Doctors demonstrate in Barcelona again to demand updated labor agreement

Barcelona

500 gather for march towards Catalan parliament on second day of strike action this week

'I will pay you next time': inside Catalonia's informal labour market

Alicia Andersson | Barcelona

Fear of reporting and insufficient labour inspections allow informal work to persist in Catalonia

Newly founded Catalan Association of the Insect Industry aims to give voice to emerging sector

Barcelona

Organization made up of seven companies from across region and is headquartered in Vic

Film festival season, puppets, and poetry: what's on this weekend

Barcelona

From concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and family-friendly events, there are always plenty of things to do in Barcelona and the surrounding area

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Newly founded Catalan Association of the Insect Industry aims to give voice to emerging sector

'I will pay you next time': inside Catalonia's informal labour market

35,000 march on parliament as teachers and doctors' rallies in Barcelona culminate in mass protest

'Moritz Feed Doc' rethinks fashion through film and documentary

'Gaudí in Chocolate': Artisanal chocolate easter eggs take over Park Güell

Skiers film mother bear and cubs emerging from hibernation in Catalan Pyrenees

IDEAL separates fact from fiction in new Pompeii exhibition

Joan Laporta re-elected president of FC Barcelona

'Sentimental Value' beats Catalan co-production 'Sirat' and claims Oscar for 'Best International Film'

'We are seventeen': New CCCB exhibition challenges assumptions on teenagers

Collserola park to remain closed until 'wild boar population reduced as much as possible'

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Catalan government approves €6 billion in additional funding for urgent spending

Barcelona

Finance Minister Romero states that funds will be used for transport and housing

Skiers film mother bear and cubs emerging from hibernation in Catalan Pyrenees

Lladorre

Catalonia's brown bear population has been steadily recovering in recent years

Anti-racism association reports 251 incidents in 2025

Barcelona

Total number of incidents down, but group warns true number is likely much higher

One in five at risk of poverty in Barcelona metropolitan area despite post-pandemic decline

Barcelona

Poverty risk more than twice as high for people born outside Spain

'Gaudí in Chocolate': Artisanal chocolate easter eggs take over Park Güell

Alicia Andersson | Barcelona

Ten Catalan pastry chefs showcase their edible art in celebration of the Gaudí Year

Teachers, doctors, and farmers block AP-7 as week of strikes continues

Barcelona

Fourth day of teachers' protests to pressure government over pay, workload, and conditions

'Moritz Feed Doc' rethinks fashion through film and documentary

Telma Altes Safont | Barcelona

Film festival presents 28 films exploring identity, creativity, and the cultural impact of fashion

Police find body in search for missing American student James Gracey

Barcelona

20-year-old missing since last Tuesday, with authorities finding body in water at Somorrostro beach

Spanish government set to approve plan to tackle Middle East war's economic impact

Barcelona

Trade unions UGT and CCOO call for concrete measures and oppose "widespread tax cuts"

Pope Leo XIV to visit Sagrada Família and Montserrat on June 10

Barcelona

Final itinerary for trip expected within days as preparations gather pace

PODCAST: Rodalies crisis – Commuter rail chaos in Catalonia

Barcelona

Accidents, strikes and shutdowns highlight years of underinvestment in network

Government and opposition ERC agree to 'more time' to negotiate 2026 budget

Barcelona

Ruling Socialists don't currently have parliamentary support to pass spending plan

Collserola park to remain closed until 'wild boar population reduced as much as possible'

Barcelona

Park on outskirts of Barcelona remains open to residents, public transport, schools and restaurants

'Uncertainty' in tourism sector over Middle East conflict, with more focus on local travel

Barcelona

Industry sees "security" in Catalonia as an asset for visitors

Fuel prices surge as Middle East conflict pushes diesel up nearly 30%

Catalonia

Diesel tops gasoline for first time in three years, agricultural sector hit hard

'We are seventeen': New CCCB exhibition challenges assumptions on teenagers

Telma Altes Safont | Barcelona

Show features work of more than 300 students from Catalonia, Lithuania, and Romania

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