International Tenants Union calls on Spain to regulate foreign investors in real estate market
Group wants legislative reform to protect renters from 'massive' increases in housing prices
April 7, 2025 02:50 PM
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Current affairs and social issues
Government announces end to water restrictions for six million in Catalonia
Ter-Llobregat basin moves to pre-alert status, Baix Ter returns to normal, and Fluvià-Muga downgrades from exceptional to alert status
April 6, 2025 06:48 PM
Brown bear population in Catalan Pyrenees reaches 47 in 2024
Ten cubs born last year, two more than in 2023
April 6, 2025 10:31 AM
Thousands rally in Barcelona against high housing costs
"Landlords are to blame, but governments are responsible," says Tenants' Union
April 5, 2025 08:18 PM
Catalan National Assembly protests at Barcelona-Sants over 'unsustainable chaos' of Rodalies
Around 500 people fill train station with slogans against Renfe and in favor of independence
April 5, 2025 04:42 PM
Prosecutor to appeal Dani Alves' acquittal in sexual assault case
Spain's Supreme Court to have final say after Catalan High Court's ruling is challenged
April 2, 2025 01:18 PM
Costa Brava town of Blanes opens Civil War raid shelter as museum
Seaside municipality is among most bombed in the area
April 4, 2025 01:08 PM
Small fire on vending machine at Barcelona airport causes smoke column
No injuries were reported and the airport's operation was unaffected
April 4, 2025 11:25 AM
Police announce plan to arrest more repeat offenders
Kanpai plan to start in Barcelona and neighboring cities
April 3, 2025 07:58 PM
Prosecution investigates torture at Via Laietana police station during transition to democracy
Attorney backs the right to truth and helping victims recover
April 3, 2025 03:18 PM
Top Manta announces ‘historic’ first anti-racist run in Barcelona
Five-kilometer event to protest racism set for June 1
April 3, 2025 12:44 PM
Barcelona signs €22m deal with government to build 1,151 new public housing units
The construction projects must begin between 2025 and 2027
April 2, 2025 06:07 PM
Guide: How to file your 2024 Spanish tax returns
Taxpayers have from April 2 to June 30 to submit their annual declaration
April 2, 2025 12:13 PM
March sees record employment of 3.8 million in Catalonia
Over 30,000 new jobs created, unemployment drops by more than 2,500
April 2, 2025 10:59 AM
Catalonia sees wettest March this century
Temperatures and sunshine levels lower than usual due to cloud cover
April 1, 2025 02:28 PM
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