Catalan police recover two stolen 16th-century maps in London
Maps belonging to Catalonia's National Library created shortly after 'discovery of the new world'
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Catalonia's sweet Castanyada tradition endures
Bakeries predicted to sell 11 million 'panellets' as young Catalans embrace the tradition.
More than two million international tourists visit Catalonia in September
Average daily spending decreased to €217 per person
Catalonia's first feminist housing cooperative opens in Barcelona
Project promotes alternative and affordable housing model amid soaring housing costs
Majority of young women are 'very afraid' of being sexually assaulted walking alone at night
Six out of ten citizens fear robbery when on the street alone after dark
Median income stats reveal Catalonia's richest towns
Matadepera, Sant Cugat del Vallès, and Malla have highest across territory, Salt, Alcanar, and Ulldecona, the lowest
Barcelona introduces 10,000 shared electric motorbikes across Metropolitan Area
Motosharing service will not be unified under a single service provider, with five companies operating it
Ada Colau and Jaume Asens attacked by Israeli army in Palestine
Former Barcelona mayor and MEP in Ramallah to investigate "systematic violations" of international law
'Voting is incredibly important,' says US resident in Barcelona ahead of USA election
Chris Reilly and Lisa Berger are among 10,000 American citizens in Catalonia
Travel chaos for passengers as bus drivers go on strike
Urban and intercity coach workers want retirement age brought forward to 60
Recent rains increase water reserves to nearly 30%
Reservoirs rebound after slight drop, with La Baells reservoir above 50% for first time in many months
Barcelona's unique collection of funeral carriages
One-of-a-kind set used in 19th and 20th centuries in Montjuïc cemetery
Demand for Catalan courses booming, with 9,000 on waiting list
Since 2019, there have been 10,000 more requests, while the number of seats has only increased by 1,500
Controversial 24-hour supermarket closes in Barcelona after months of operating without license
Store generated social media fury after opening in protected cultural asset building
New drone images show extent of drought damage in Riudecanyes reservoir
Southern Catalonia suffering harsh drought while general level of reservoirs sees slight improvements
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