Striking taxi drivers block Barcelona's Gran Via
Protest is against new proposed regulations on ridesharing companies
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Taxi drivers on 'indefinite' strike to reject new regulations on Uber and Cabify
Rideshare companies also turn down Catalan government proposal saying it will mean their "end"
Prison without bail for three in anti-terrorist operation
18 were arrested on Tuesday, some of which allegedly plotted attack in Barcelona
Former party head Oriol Pujol begins jail term
Son of ex-Catalan president arrives at prison to serve two and a half years for taking bribes and influence peddling
Court reopens case of Puigdemont's traveling companions at time of his arrest
Judges uphold prosecutor's appeal to investigate four men for who were with former president when he was detained in Germany
Amnesty requests being an observer in Catalan independence trial
Human Rights Watch denounces no police officer sentenced for excessive use of force during referendum
Police arrest 17 in anti-terrorism operation
Cell plotted attack in Barcelona
This year's Girona10 offers free hotel rooms, tickets and discounts
Last weekend of January in northern city is devoted to hostelry and entertainment sector with prize draw to take place on Thursday
Anti-terrorism operation underway in Barcelona's gothic quarter
Police expects some ten detentions in Catalan capital and Igualada
Spain denies NGO rescue boat permission to leave Barcelona's port
Harbour master refuses to allow Open Arms to begin migrant search and rescue mission in Libyan waters
Jailed Catalan leaders request five international observers to attend their trial
Pro-independence leaders will face trial for calling a referendum despite Spain’s opposition
Government aims to make Catalonia an AI hub in Europe
Strategic plan to boost artificial intelligence will involve public and private sectors, research institutions and universities
Annual blood donation marathon kicks off all over Catalonia
This year's campaign is above all aimed at young people and hopes to attract 10,000 donors by January 18
256 people died in road accidents in Catalonia in 2018
Figure is a 7% increase over last year as upward trend in fatalities that began in 2015 continues
Plan agreed to repair Mont-rebei gorge crossing
Catalan and Aragonese authorities agree deal to maintain broken bridge spanning spectacular natural canyon
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