MNAC proposes starting work to transfer secular Sixena paintings on November 17
Aragon had previously announced they would be transferred from October 19
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At least seven planes across Europe receive bomb threats, one lands in Murcia
Murcia Airport suspends operations for two hours over threat
Adif and Renfe unions call for joint strike on November 17
Proposal follows Toledo accident that left 69 people dead
British tourism generated €2.1 billion in Catalonia in 2025
UK the second-largest source of international visitors, behind only France
Catalan startup adapts dragon fruit to be grown in Catalonia
Pitaies Catalanes say the crop could help farmers diversify as temperatures rise
Average rent in Catalonia now at €877, rising above €1,140 per month in Barcelona
Prices rising more outside of designated "stressed market" zones two years after introduction of rent caps
Port of Barcelona's takes step to reduce cruise tourism
Demolition to begin of Terminal C to reduce number of terminals from seven to five
Police carry out 2,264 identity checks in Barcelona during Blocus security operation
10 arrests and 181 reports for carrying potentially dangerous weapons as businesses praise police response
Catalan president backs keeping Barcelona-Madrid high-speed rail running during upgrades
Salvardor Illa says maintenance work has so far been carried out with minimum disruption
Spanish police arrest alleged organizer behind Barcelona looting last Saturday
Catalan Mossos arrest three young people alleged to have helped organize the movement
Barcelona prepares for Saturday demonstrations as police deploy more than 300 officers
City-centre businesses hope to operate as normal but some are boarding up shop windows or considering early closures
Spain considers suspending Madrid-Barcelona high-speed rail services for improvement works
Transport Minister Óscar Puente says government is considering temporary shutdown to carry out upgrades
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says trust in high-speed rail system is 'broken'
Sánchez promises solutions after Toledo accident
Catalan Parliament and railway workers pay tribute to victims of Toledo train crash
More than 100 railway workers observe five minutes of silence at Barcelona-Sants station
Man shot dead at Tarragona hospital while being treated for Salou shooting
Victim had been receiving treatment at Joan XXIII Hospital since mid-October
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