30% extra police on streets for Barcelona's La Mercè festivities
1,005 officers, 467 at night, on duty to avoid large crowds gathering and drinking on the streets
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1,005 officers, 467 at night, on duty to avoid large crowds gathering and drinking on the streets
Around 49,000 workers in Catalonia are affected by furloughs introduced at the beginning of the pandemic
UAB research based on air quality models and links 40% of nitrogen dioxide levels to commuting
Said ben Iazza has served half of his sentence, but will only spend the remaining 4 years if punishment confirmed after appeal
Barcelona mayor says 3am closing time for outdoor spaces will lead to mass on-street drinking
Memoirs of the last surviving 'Mother of Elne', who gave birth in a maternity hospital for refugees in France
The enlargement plan was suspended by Spain, but activists fear it could still go on
Taxes and administrative processes need improvement, according to Barcelona Global survey
Magistrates believe campaigners arrested in September 2019 were part of a "clandestine" and "radicalized" cell
Over 1.5 million students across Catalonia return to classes on Monday morning for another pandemic-affected academic year
Organization fights to protect Catalonia’s northern coast from further housing development
1.5 million students head back to school for 100% in-person learning
Only half of 12-15 year olds have received full immunization, with two thirds of 16-19 year olds inoculated
Catalan authorities praise the great cellist as National Day celebrations draw to a close
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