Barcelona moves to prioritize 'habitual and permanent' use of housing and regulate short-term lets
Modification of general metropolitan plan gets the green light with the 'yes' of the PSC, BComú and ERC
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Agricultural group demands progress in water management systems, warning of future droughts
Communities demand that planned projects be executed while water is available to use
1,700 new homes, extension of tram line, new park: Tres Xemeneies urban development project revealed
Audiovisual content hub Catalunya Media City, driving force behind regeneration project
Spanish inflation jumps to 3.3% in March as Iran war drives up fuel costs
Consumer Price Index up from 2.3% in February but core inflation remains stable
Spanish Congress approves €5 billion package to shield economy from Middle East conflict
Economy minister describes measure as "most ambitious in the European Union"
Snail caviar, pizza vending machine, and chocolate-covered crisps: Alimentaria 2026
Food and hospitality conference marks largest international presence with over 110,000 visitors expected
Spanish Civil War air-raid shelter discovered in Barcelona during street works
Inspection reveals 200-metre structure with latrines, water, and electrical remains
Global Sumud Flotilla to set sail from Barcelona for the second time
Organizers plan more vessels, participants, and humanitarian aid for Gaza
Eviction in Barcelona postponed after mass protest against coliving model
Residents and housing groups denounce investor-led conversions and call for tenant protections
Sagrada Família unveils new image as 2025 marked 'year of consolidation'
Agreement on Glory Façade stairway and relocation of affected residents "near"
Truckers view measures to mitigate impact of war 'insufficient and populist'
Operators say they face €300-€600 in weekly surcharges per vehicle and call for "structural aid"
Education union reps reject sectoral talks and refuse to meet separately with minister
Strike leaders will present jointly at another meeting and demand specific proposals on labor improvements
Spain to invest €5bn to mitigate effects Middle East conflict, including reduction of fuel VAT
Government plans to temporarily stop special tax on electricity and reduce electricity generation tax
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