Thousands demonstrate in Barcelona to demand end to 'genocide' in Palestine
Rally calls for suspension of arms trade with Israel and implementation of military embargo
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Youth BCN offers opportunities amid declining youth participation
As youth engagement across Europe drops, a Barcelona-based organization helps reconnect young people through international mobility and empowerment programs
'This is just the beginning': 1,000 protest in El Prat against Barcelona Airport expansion
Protesters demand protection of natural areas and reject environmental compensation plans
Mixing cultures and identity: Getting to know new generation Catalans
A new generation of young people from migrant backgrounds is redefining Catalan identity by blending cultures, languages, and belonging
It’s time to start talking about neural rights
At Sónar+D, Albert.DATA neurohacks himself to spark conversations ahead of “dangerous moment”
Catalonia imposes total cell phone ban in schools
Students under 16 will be completely prohibited from using phones in school, including for educational purposes
Barcelona tightens restrictions on souvenir and cannabis shops
New restrictions will also apply to mobile phone accessory shops and nail salons
Booking.com warns of rising AI-powered scams in tourism
Scammers exploit post-pandemic travel boom and AI tools to target travelers
Barcelona metro works to shut down section of Line 4 this summer
Service between Verdaguer and Trinitat Nova will be suspended from June 25 to September 7
Barcelona mayor proposes easing affordable housing quota for major renovations
Tenants’ Union accuses Jaume Collboni of acting "under the orders of the construction lobby"
Local-born residents in Girona fall below 50% for first time
Old Town sees sharp rise in foreign-born population, up 10 points in two years and nearing 50%
Barcelona Airport breaks May record with over 5 million passengers
Nearly 22 million people have passed through the airport so far this year
Castelldefels and El Prat voice opposition to airport expansion project
Gavà, Sant Boi, Viladecans, and Barcelona back government's proposal including plans to offset environmental damage
Three out of four Catalans believe tourism's impact on society is positive or very positive
Over half of surveyed say limit on visitors is nearly reached, and residents see activities limited
Finestres bookstore denounces 'attack on culture and freedom of speech' on Palestine books
Visitor pours coffee over several books in 'Israel-Palestine conflict' section, with Barcelona site selling damaged copies
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