Over 80 groups denounce Catalan capital's 'despair, greyness, and stagnation'
Barcelona is Unstoppable protest on October 21 to criticize lack of "positive leadership"
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Barcelona’s ambitious plan to transform the city for pedestrians and green space
Council’s superblock plan to be greatly expanded as officials want to put “daily life at the center” of neighbourhoods
Barcelona International Community Day returns on October 23
Registration already open for free tickets to event that will gather over 70 exhibitors including Catalan News
Low-income 18-35 year olds to receive €250 monthly housing grants
New measure included in 2022 budgets, yet to be approved, and governing partners do not have absolute majority in Congress
Fourth day of Renfe railway strike: cancellations, delays, and traffic
Around half of trains running as workers continue to demand improved conditions
Animal rights groups call for sterilization methods to control wild boars
Killing feral hogs “unacceptable” for lawyers’ group, as issue resurfaces after pop star Shakira’s park pig attack
Stranded passengers and travel disruptions on third day of Rodalies railway strike
Only 53% of scheduled trains before 9 am as drivers continue industrial action
The sky's the limit: Over a hundred people with disabilities take flight on adapted aviation day
Dozens of volunteers help out at Igualada-Òdena aerodrome event aiming to make aviation more inclusive
15 arrested and 4 injured after public disorder in Barcelona
Disturbances after police attempt to clear crowds during first night of festivities in Sarrià neighborhood
Puigdemont asks EU court to restore his immunity ahead of extradition hearing
Former Catalan president was arrested in Sardinia following the suspension of his MEP privileges
Severe disruptions to train services as drivers continue strike action
40% of the planned services were running evening on Friday
Via Laietana police station: a symbol of democracy or of Spain’s dark past?
High-ranking Interior Ministry official’s praise of building where Franco opponents were tortured sparks outrage
Chaos as some basic rail services not provided in train drivers' strike
Service resumes in Barcelona's main station, Sants, as some lines go over four hours without carriages
Diagnoses of common illnesses fell by up to 50% during pandemic, says study
Cases of anxiety rose by 16% at three Barcelona primary care centers analyzed by IDIBAPS researchers
Spain to extend temporary unemployment scheme until February 28
Furloughed workers' benefits prolonged for another month following agreement
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