Human rights defenders seen as state ‘enemies’ in the Philippines, activist says
Czarina Musni, a Filipino lawyer living in Barcelona as part of a Catalan refugee program, explains the situation in her country
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Police and revellers clash on second night of La Mercè celebrations
Who owns the streets? Tactical urbanism in Barcelona and the use of public space
The streets of the Catalan capital have undergone a huge transformation in recent years, but who do these changes serve?
Hundreds of revelers gather in Barcelona city center on first La Mercè night
78-year-old dies after collision with electric scooter on the street
Fatality raises further questions on regulation and safety protocols of personal mobility vehicles
Quiet atmosphere in first night of nightclubs outdoor areas allowed until 3 am
30% extra police on streets for Barcelona's La Mercè festivities
Temporary layoff scheme to be extended to January
Around 49,000 workers in Catalonia are affected by furloughs introduced at the beginning of the pandemic
Working from home can reduce pollution in Barcelona by up to 10%, new study says
UAB research based on air quality models and links 40% of nitrogen dioxide levels to commuting
Provisional release for one convicted in 2017 Barcelona terror attacks
Indoor nightlife could reopen on Oct 15 with Covid certificates required
'I hope the memory lives on': Remei Oliva, 102-year-old Civil War exile and mother
Grassroots groups protest Barcelona airport expansion
Internationals in Barcelona rate city's quality of life and health system highly
Taxes and administrative processes need improvement, according to Barcelona Global survey
Spain's National Court indicts 13 pro-independence CDR activists for terrorism
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