Feminism must engage men, Catalonia's equality minister warns
March 8 marks International Women's Day and 50 years since the first Catalan Women's Days
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Barcelona 5th in Europe's Best Cities ranking for 2026
Catalan capital moved on from "identity crisis," report says
New Catalan social network 'Xiuxiuejar' amasses over 2,000 users in its first month
Started by a Syrian refugee, the platform aims to promote the Catalan language and reduce dependence on major tech companies
Homelessness in Catalonia: Social organisations call for €100 million boost in 2026
Over 4,700 people used support services in 2024
Pro-palestine protests outside MWC denounce human rights violations and 'genocide'
Activists criticize participation of companies tied to the Israeli military at tech fair
Susan Sarandon hails Spain's stance on Gaza
Actress speak out in Barcelona, criticizing Hollywood's silence on US politics
Spain's migrant regularisation explained: How it will work and what it means for Catalonia
Spanish government plans to regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants, including an estimated 150,000 in Catalonia
Human case of swine flu detected in Lleida
Meanwhile, African swine fever cases in wild boars are increasing in high-risk zones
Barcelona tenants accuse investment funds of flouting rent caps through co-living model
Housing unions say Catalan government has sanctioned only three companies since rent controls came into force
Extreme heat and air pollution raise mental health risks in Catalonia
Children, adolescents, and residents in vulnerable neighborhoods most affected
La Boqueria market seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status
Historic markets in Catalan capital, Florence, and Kyoto unite to safeguard their cultural and social legacy
Vatican delegation to visit Barcelona to prepare Pope's visit
Centenary of Gaudí's death honored with ceremony and floral tribute during papal trip
Government opens sanction proceedings against 17 payday loan companies
Consumer agency warns that companies exploit vulnerable people and that interest rates can exceed 300%
Catalonia to double tourist tax from April
Increase first to apply in Barcelona before progressive rollout around rest of territory
Spain considers banning the sale of energy drinks to under-16s
Announces regulations that will also ban those with more caffeine to under-18s
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