The beauty spot asking to 'expel' uncivil visitors
With 18,000 people visiting the spectacular creeks of Planes d'Hostoles, town hall asks government for tools to protect natural site
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Climate emergency and concrete measures: what is being done?
European Mobility Week, low emission zone and reclaiming car lanes, among environmentally-friendly proposals
Guardian Angels watch over Barcelona
Non-profit organization patrols streets and metro in Barcelona
The lowdown on the Barcelona Low Emission Zone
Restrictions on polluting vehicles are being introduced in and around Barcelona. But what does this actually mean?
European Mobility Week - what’s on in Catalonia
More than 700 activities across Catalonia this week will help you to be that little bit greener
Barcelona hosts European Young Leaders for first time
Catalan capital follows cities like London and Rome in offering forum for "next generation of leaders" to debate future of Europe
Cars get thumbs down from Barcelona residents, says study
Only 33% of people in Catalan capital see cars as good option for getting around, while 90% say fewer cars would improve quality of life
Some 1.3m students in Catalonia go back to school
After 82 days of summer holidays, classrooms all over the country will be full once again as 2019-2020 academic year gets underway
Tension at parliament as protesters clash with police
Police clear Ciutadella park after masked group throws fences at officers
Parliament Medal of Honor goes to migrant rescue representatives
Òscar Camps and Carola Rackete of NGOs Proactiva Open Arms and Sea Watch receive chamber's annual distinction ahead of National Day celebrations
National Day protest registrations up to 400,000
Organizers of annual pro-independence demonstration call on more to sign up with verdict on jailed Catalan politicians and activists soon due
Traffic diversions and alternative routing for National Day celebrations
See all details of closed roads and public transport options for September 11 here
Man affected by threat to cut off electricity believes Endesa should take on debt
“We should be able to live with dignity, with electricity and without fear,” says José Luis Jacas
Montserrat’s father abbot apologizes for minor abuse but rules out stepping down
Josep Maria Soler says he is committed to improving child protection mechanisms
Fire in Barcelona port under control
Blaze burns yacht-maintenance company warehouse
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