Port emissions tax will affect 80% of ships docking in Barcelona
Government confident that average tax of €759 will come into force next year and raise €7.5m annually
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European transport ministers meet in Barcelona to work on EU territorial cohesion
A protest organized by ANC took place to complain about Catalonia's "transport deficit"
Delta to fly twice daily between Barcelona and New York from May 31
Airline describes Catalonia as "really popular destination" for Americans
Catalonia registers three flood alerts in September, only four last fall
Authorities forecast season of intense extreme weather events
Over half of Barcelona residents believe maximum number of tourists reached
54% of Catalans wish to limit rental housing platform Airbnb
Pharmacies to offer free reusable period products from early 2024
Some 2.5m people entitled to menstrual cups and underwear using code offered by government
Rosalía, Daft Punk, Bad Bunny, and Pet Shop Boys among artists during La Mercè's firework display
Sónar music festival celebrates 30th anniversary playing some of most "outstanding" performers since 1994
Housing activists protest real estate investors fair in Barcelona
Demonstrators gathered early in the morning to try to stop attendees from entering venue
Catalonia spent €800,000 of public money on bull-related events in 2019
Animal rights groups warn that due to the manner of financing, it's difficult to know the true quantity spent
Barcelona City Council fines Barça for Camp Nou work outside permitted hours
Football club receives two penalty notices for up to €300 each
Sagrada Família to finish two remaining Evangelist towers in November
Matthew and John's towers will feature in Barcelona's skyline before basilica reaches highest point in 2026
'Many unanswered questions' over EU adoption of Catalan, Basque and Galician
Vote on making languages official unlikely to happen at Tuesday's meeting of foreign ministers
More than half of hate crimes committed by under 35s
Four in ten crimes perpetrated against the LGBTQI community, one-third due to racism
Air pollution alert raised in Barcelona and surrounding towns
Poor air quality caused by dust from Africa affecting Catalonia since September 16
New T-mobilitat paper transport card to be available by end of year
Rechargeable card will require one-time purchase but no registration
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