Barcelona Christmas lights to be switched on November 26
City considering “different scenarios” for lighting in Plaça Catalunya depending on activists' camp-out
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Electric scooters account for 10% of facial fractures requiring surgery at Vall d'Hebron hospital
Facial injuries not the most common injury but they result in functional impairments for youths
Postal voting becomes a 'campaign weapon' for right bloc ahead of November 29 election
Mail-in ballots topped 100,000 in Catalonia in every general election since 2016
Catalonia faces a week of strikes on the eve of the election campaign
General strike on November 11 preceded by protests in rail services and meat industry
Rodalies rail network hit by widespread delays ahead of strikes
Operator Renfe cites operational problems involving drivers, while commuters report overcrowded trains and lengthy waits
Bicing to move to 100% electric fleet by summer 2027
City council fines management company €150,000 for service failures
European prosecutors investigating alleged fraud on high-speed rail line following Urda accident
Office is carrying out “investigative measures” at Adif’s headquarters with the support of the Guardia Civil
New transport minister rules out closing high-speed rail service between Barcelona and Madrid
Carles Cuerpo says goal is to ensure safety and “restore confidence” in railway
Spain proposes to raise minimum wage by 5.3% in 2027 up to €1,286 per month
Measure yet to be presented to Council of Ministers for approval
President of Spain's rail infrastructure management company resigns
Luis Pedro Marco de la Peña submits resignation during meeting with new Transport Minister
Americans in Catalonia celebrate midterms after months work registering people to vote from abroad
Democrats Abroad Barcelona say they helped thousands of US citizens register this year
Unemployment rises for fourth consecutive month in Catalonia, despite employment topping 4 million
Registered unemployment increases by 8,174 in October, the largest monthly rise for the month since 2019
Spain weighs whether to suspend Madrid-Barcelona high-speed line
Transport minister says final decision would come after consulting users, technical experts and areas affected
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