Farmers ease some roadblocks but keep key ones in place for third day of Mercosur deal protest
Roadblocks on A-2 have been lifted, while those on AP-7, C-16 and at Port of Tarragona remain in place
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High avalanche risk as heavy snowfall alert is activated in the Pyrenees
Authorities warn of a "very complicated" situation after heavy snowfall, with road closures and chains mandatory on over 30 routes
Record 700m metro and bus journeys in Barcelona in 2025
TMB registered 220m passengers on bus and almost 480m on metro
Farmers to maintain roadblocks across Catalonia over the weekend in protest against EU-Mercosur deal
Hundreds spend second night blocking key roads: "We are upset, but still hope the decision is reversed"
Long-lived Barcelona Zoo elephant Susi dies
Experts believe it has lived over 55 years, above average for female elephant species
Pope Leo XIV planning trip to Spain, with Sagrada Família visit as 'main stop' in draft agenda
Barcelona, Madrid, and Canary Islands are among main destinations, but travel plan is still not final
Farmers block AP-7 highway to protest EU's Mercosur deal
Demonstrators to protest indefinitely until they see the agreement fall through
Spain and Catholic Church sign agreement to compensate victims of sexual abuse
Ombudsman to oversee redress process, including possible financial compensation, for cases where criminal prosecution is no longer possible
Homeless man found dead in Badalona during cold snap had rejected social services aid
Two homeless people dead in just 24 hours, second in Barcelona
New lumpy skin disease outbreak in north of Catalonia, forcing cull of 106 cows
Restrictions planned to be lifted on Thursday to remain in place after new cases were detected
Spain proposes new €37 minimum salary rise
Proposed minimum wages would be 14 annual payments of €1,221
Face masks no longer compulsory in healthcare centers and nursing homes
Authorities still recommend their use if suffering from flu symptoms, especially when in contact with vulnerable people
2025 ended with best end-of-year unemployment figures in almost two decades
Catalonia ended the year with 323,236 unemployed workers, 0.58% more than in November
Police file nearly 100 complaints after illegal New Year's rave
Eight organizers among those reported for hiding sound equipment and material in a truck
First prize in Three Kings lottery, 06703, goes to a dozen Catalan town
Second prize, 45875, falls partly in Barcelona, and third, 32615, bypasses Catalonia
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