Iberian blackout, one year on: experts assure improvements in prevention but warn zero risk is impossible
Engineers demand advances in energy storage and review of emergency protocols in critical sectors
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Lleida proposes ban on full-face veil in public spaces
Infractions could carry fines of up to €750 as part of new bylaws going to council in June
Officials warn of ‘collapse’ of system amid migrant regularisation process
Immigration Commission cites lack of preparation, document hurdles, and rise in scams
A dozen Barcelona apartment blocks apply for grants to ban short-term rentals
City subsidies help communities rewrite bylaws, but existing tourist flats cannot be banned
Regularisation process triggers confusion and long queues
Migrants seek guidance as desks, post offices and civic centres manage high demand
Average rent price in Barcelona now stands at €1,160 per month
Seasonal contracts down for first time since rent cap law
Barcelona's Hospital Clínic launches first trans healthcare guide
New protocol sets unified standards for respectful, inclusive and non-discriminatory patient care
Migrants face 5 hours queues at citizen offices as regularisation process opens
City services struggle with demand for paperwork under new immigration scheme
How to apply for Spain's migrant regularisation process
Royal decree updates pathway to legal status for up to 500,000 irregular migrants
Proof of clean criminal record to be required in Spain's migrant regularisation plan
Changes made to legislation in order to align with Council of State requirements
Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail after delays to 'break the blockade' of Gaza
Humanitarian mission departs Barcelona aiming to reach Palestine in May
Pyrenees lose three frost days per decade as warming accelerates
Temperature rose by average of 1.9°C since 1959 and up to 2.7°C in summer
Barcelona to standardise La Rambla terraces under new design code
Council to restrict advertising elements in bid to create "unified" visual identity
Gaza-bound flotilla delays departure from Barcelona due to bad weather
Organisers cite safety concerns as Global Sumud Flotilla mission is postponed
Global Sumud Flotilla prepares for Sunday departure to Gaza
Pre-departure program of talks, concerts, and activities, as organizers emphasize Gaza reconstruction effort
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