Private journeys back at pre-pandemic levels but public transport still down 21%
Mobility experts say fear of infection, removal of tolls, remote working and drop in tourism help explain gap
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Ebre River Delta activists form human SOS message to highlight environmental issues
Several hundred people gathered to spell out letters that could be seen from the sky
Ukrainians in Barcelona denounce ‘collapse’ of refugee welcome center
Protest saw speeches on “humanitarian catastrophe,” economic sanctions, and Ukraine’s potential joining of the EU
London, Paris, Rome, and Milan denounce High Court’s rejection of Low Emission Zone
Politicians from across continent say ruling goes against EU directives and WHO contamination guidelines
Barcelona will add women’s names to nine new streets and squares
Only 8% of public spaces in the Catalan capital are named after women, as the city also removes the name of a slave trader from a square
Guissona: welcome to Catalonia's ‘Little Ukraine’
Volunteer interpreters key for refugees to cope with initial mistrust in a small town with 15% of its population being Ukrainian
Financial aid deal reached between Spanish government and truck driver employers
Agreement worth up to €1 billion but truckers say they will continue their indefinite strike action
Sants train station welcoming hundreds of Ukrainian refugees daily
Catalonia’s Red Cross there to welcomes new arrivals and provide assistance
Ex Barça player Lilian Thuram calls for ‘revolution of the mind’ to combat racism and sexism
Former footballer turned anti-racism campaigner spoke at conference on sport’s use as a tool for social inclusion
11th day of truckers' protests against rising fuel costs
Drivers block off Barcelona ring road and express skepticism about Spanish government talks
Day of protests: Truckers and taxis rally against soaring fuel prices
Evening demonstration in Barcelona to reject rising energy costs
Ukrainians plan protest against Emir Kusturica’s Barcelona concert for alleged ties with Russia
Demonstrators say the filmmaker and musician ‘legitimizes dictators’ such as Putin and want the gig to be called off
Education sector protests against 25% of classes in Spanish quota
Thousands of teachers and students urge government not to impose measure
Over 14,000 Ukrainian refugees have already arrived in Catalonia
Government notes "importance of guaranteeing all their rights" and reiterates call for a "specific fund" from Spain
Pyrenees residents: abandoned cemeteries should be preserved for their 'human value'
Many old graveyards in Pallars area in ruins and exposed to the elements
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