Experts warn of 'loss of privileges' and far-right 'appeal' behind anti-feminism beliefs in young men
Half of 25-year-olds or younger consider that feminist movement does not promote a fair and democratic society
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'What if you fail?' Catalan female entrepreneurs fight gender bias
Six women share their experiences of running a startup
Heavy rain and strong winds expected as Storm Jana approaches Catalonia
Meteocat issues warnings for rain, wind, and sea swells, with conditions peaking on Saturday night
Around 800 students take to streets for 'revolutionary feminism' ahead of Women's Day
Groups complain about gender-based violence and "threats" of far right
Catalan households waste almost 65kg of food annually
Catalan government keen to raise awareness after food waste study shows extent of problem
Prosecutors appeal Rubiales sentence and ask for re-trial
Attorney asks for new judge to preside case and requests higher sentence for former football chief
Anti-MWC group claims technology 'has high social and environmental cost'
Barcelona's Global Justice director denounces wage gap between manufacturers and traders
Civil Protection issues rain and flood alert for southern Catalonia
More than 100mm of rain could fall within 24 hours in Baix Ebre, Montsià, and, to a lesser extent, Terra Alta
Barcelona to revamp Montjuïc mountain with metro line extension
Project includes making Plaça Espanya pedestrian friendly by 2035
Spanish police officer allegedly infiltrated pro-Palestine and pro-independence movements
Policewoman reportedly spent two years undercover using fake ID, according to Directa
UK opens travel permit process for EU nationals
Electronic Travel Authorisation costing €12 is required to enter UK from April 2
Catalonia welcomes over 1 million foreign tourists in January for first time
Visitors spend €163 per day, up 2.5% on last year
Catalonia to manage immigration after Junts reach deal with Spanish government
Catalan police will collaborate on border control and Catalan government will manage return of foreigners with entry bans
Bus crash with Italian students and cruise ship passengers leaves over 50 injured in Barcelona
Four were critically injured in Diagonal Avenue collision between two buses
Police fined almost 3,000 scooter drivers in February in Barcelona
Most sanctions for riding without a helmet after new legislation came into force last month
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