Spanish government and trade unions agree on reform of unemployment benefits
Deal does not have support of employers
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Current affairs and social issues
Drought emergency measures lifted for most of Catalonia's inhabitants
Recent rains allow towns dependent on Ter-Llobregat water system to return to level of 'exceptionality'
2,200 cyclists raise awareness on children's bike-safety in Barcelona
3rd edition of Kidical Mass takes over Poblenou in Catalan capital
Catalan delegation commemorates 1,400 Catalan prisoners at 79th anniversary of Mauthausen concentration camp liberation
Government of Catalonia to Central Europe delegate speaks on European rise of fascism during speech
Costa Brava wind farm backed by three largest parties ahead of Catalan election
Socialists, ERC and Junts support offshore renewables plan, CUP opposed, Vox favors nuclear option
UN warns Spain of obligation to remember Franco-era human rights violations
Conservative People's Party and far-right Vox have enacted "concordia" laws in three Spanish regions
Rambla de Catalunya renovation works to affect transit on two May weekends
Works part of wider maintenance plan to prevent deterioration with financial backing of €29m
Rail operator Renfe fined €900,000 for breaching consumer rights
Catalan government sanctions public rail company over handling of fault on R2Sud line in May 2023
Emergency drought measures could be lifted after recent rain
Catalan government to assess situation but wants to avoid having to back track in a few weeks
Thousands protest for shorter workday on International Workers' Day
Unions demand better pay while denouncing housing crisis and global conflicts
Parties divided over controversial Hard Rock casino-hotel in election campaign
Political battle over mega-complex caused budget plan to fail and for elections to be called early
Freixenet's temporary layoffs plan rejected as drought not considered force majeure
Sparkling wine makers' scheme was expected to affect 615 workers
Health experts sound alarm over air pollution-related respiratory problems
Episodes of poor air quality increase hospital admissions in Girona region, mainly among children
Teaching exams begin in Catalonia: 18,000 applicants vie for 9,000 jobs
One-third of positions in math, computer science, and technology will go unfilled
Prison unions call off strike after agreeing €30m package with justice ministry
Catalan government and trade unions reach deal on wages, hours, safety and training
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