Government vows to sanction housing law violations in 2025
President Illa said the sanctions mechanism will be separate from the budget law
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Barcelona Court shelves probe into pro-independence leaders' alleged Russian ties
Magistrates say Judge Aguirre used a "procedural trick" to continue with the investigation
Catalan and Spanish literature will not be downgraded to optional subjects in high school
Education department says literature is "red line" after Spanish government changes spark controversy
Catalan and Spanish literature to become optional in high schools
Spanish government's decision sparks controversy, with pro-independence parties calling it an 'intolerable' attack on Catalan culture
Online gambling among young people up 41% since pre-pandemic levels
Patrojoc association claims “political prejudice” amid plans to reverse tax breaks for Hard Rock project
Late Mango founder to be honored with Catalan government's highest award
Billionaire Isak Andic died in mountain accident in Montserrat on Saturday
Nine Barcelona families secure affordable rents after two-year fight against eviction
Investment fund bought two buildings in Sants-Montjuïc and Ciutat Vella to renovate and resell them
200 Barcelona cleaning staff protest outside negotiations over Christmas strike
Protesters set fire to refuse container outside during demonstration
Amnesty benefits 193 people in first six months, half of them police officers
Activist group Alerta Solidària says more than 100 people have seen application of the law denied or delayed
Barcelona limits music festivals in Parc del Fòrum to 30 days a year
Only 15 festival nights will be allowed to run past 11 pm, while the other 15 will have to end by that time
Barcelona Animal Shelter calls for more pet adoptions
CAACB currently cares for around 230 dogs and 100 cats
Annual public broadcaster telethon raises over €6.4m for respiratory illnesses research
33rd edition of 'La Marató' closes at almost 2 am but donations can continue until March 31, 2025
Mango founder Isak Andic dies in mountain accident
Billionaire found dead by emergency services after falling down ravine in Collbató, Baix Llobregat
Syrians in Catalonia dare to dream after fall of Assad: 'Change is possible'
Nour, Aseel and Ahmad celebrate revolution and yearn for democracy and unity
Barcelona's pigeon population exceeds recommended levels by four times
City council identifies 236 major pigeon feeders and launches campaign to reduce their activity
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