Renovation works to 'detouristify' Barcelona's La Rambla to begin on October 3
Construction will begin in Drassanes area by Columbus monument
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Russian pro-war Z symbol painted in various public spots in Barcelona
La Rambla, city cathedral, and Ukrainian volunteer center all defaced with letter
Tenants' union interrupts Spanish transports minister's speech to demand rent cap law
Raquel Sánchez visited Barcelona to announce plans for improved Sants train station
Rodalies train service restored after morning of disruptions on lines south of Barcelona
Yet another breakdown sparks renewed complaints regarding state of infrastructure
Alcarràs town’s Wikipedia page edited from Spanish defense ministry IP address
Changes, under investigation, include deleting section on police brutality during October 2017 referendum
Social and policital support to stop deportation of prominent Muslim activist leader
Mohamed Said Badaoui says he has received no response to his appeals
Cornellà council irregular contracts case filed without charges
Judge shelves investigation regarding deals for Hospitalet’s sports department
Barcelona sees drop in thefts and violent robberies compared with summer 2019
There has been a 71% increase in arrests made for sexual violence compared to pre-pandemic figures
Sagrera station construction to disrupt service on R1, R2N, and R11 lines for three months
Almost a fifth of commuters use lines on average workday
‘Profound and unexpected sadness’: Brits in Catalonia mourn Queen Elizabeth II
"I hoped she would be immortal" nationals say when remembering the monarch that accompanied them all their lives
Education not only about knowledge, expert says
Children should be taught "life is about always being aware of the challenges"
Train service resumes after major breakdown disrupts commutes for 80,000
Telecommunications system breakdown stops all Rodalies services between 5-8am, affecting around 200 trains
Flight returns to Barcelona airport upon hitting bird shortly after departure
Passengers flying to Liverpool with Ryanair transferred to another aircraft to complete journey
Secondary school students bid summer farewell earlier than ever
No teacher strikes and no Covid restrictions for first time in three years
Tears of joy and nervousness as children go back to school in Catalonia
Classes start a week earlier than usual, with kids happy to see their friends and talk about summer
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