Barcelona commissioner supports policies that 'do not create hostility' towards expats
Marta Salicrú backs new language initiatives to "encourage" new residents to "love" Catalan
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Barcelona council denies planning to charge entry to Boqueria market
Head of markets regulator had briefly mentioned possibility of implementing tickets or closing site to refocus its use
Gaza aid flotilla says one of its ships was attacked by a drone in Tunis
Organizers say crew and passengers are safe after explosion on vessel carrying Greta Thunberg and Ada Colau
Pro-Palestinians in Barcelona urge Spain to impose 'real' arms embargo on Israel
Demonstrators call for decree to ban any private or public trade, following PM Sánchez's nine measures
2025/26 school year starts with fewer students, more challenges, and phones banned
Nerves, excitement, challenges, and protests on busy first day of term
National Art Museum questions Aragonese government calendar to return Sixena murals
MNAC forced to transfer medieval paintings after court ruling, regardless of experts' opposition on damages
Schools close early as heavy rain prompts red alerts in southern Catalonia
First day of school ends at 2pm in Baix Ebre and Montsià counties as authorities warn of flooding and urge residents to stay alert
Barcelona metro opens Correus and Gaudí ghost stations for first time
Eight sites accessible for centenary celebrations, including warehouses and metro simulator room
L4 metro line resumes normal service after summer renovation works
L11 trains will also resume service between Trinitat Nova and Casa de l’Aigua
'We've been to Congress, it doesn't work because politicians haven't done anything'
Futuro Vegetal activist Victòria Domingo discusses her group's objectives and explains the recent protest actions at Sagrada Família and FC Barcelona
Girona's old town removed from Google Maps and Waze traffic routes
Northern city saw dozens of vehicles crossing city center following GPS directions
Barcelona sees record number of 'tropical' and 'torrid' nights during summer months
Temperatures stayed above 20°C on 88 out of 92 nights and above 25ºC on 36 nights
Police investigate anti-Israel graffiti on Girona Synagogue
Community considers attack "antisemitic" as they do not have "any say" in decisions of Netanyahu's government
Spanish minister acknowledges Catalonia’s is most deteriorated commuter train network
Óscar Puente says Rodalies rail infrastructure has received "worst treatment" from authorities
Leatherback sea turtle rescued in northern Costa Brava harbor
Animal was stranded between boats in port of Colera
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