Access to housing becomes main worry for Catalans for first time since 2007
Difficulties in finding a home are the biggest concern of more than a third of young people
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Police raids against drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering across Catalonia
More than 700 officers from two police forces carrying out around thirty searches on Wednesday morning
Super wealthy foreigners and digital nomads boost the luxury real estate market in Costa Brava
Realtors separate "exclusive" market from the rest, assuring it doesn't aggravate housing problems
At least 22 arrested in wide scale police operation against drug trafficking in Barcelona and Tarragona
Around 500 Mossos d'Esquadra agents carrying out around 30 raids in coordination with Europol
Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf awarded 2024 Catalonia International Prize
Government recognizes author's "contribution to restoring dialogue between cultures"
Unemployed youth in Manresa learn building trade while repairing city
Over 120 people participate in program, with half securing employment in construction industry, currently facing a labor shortage
Taxi tariffs in Barcelona to rise by 4.7% in 2025
Unions announce upcoming protests over rising cost of insurance premiums for drivers
Hundreds march for women's rights in Barcelona
Protesters rally on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Call for 'free and safe spaces' on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Catalan government, Barcelona City Council, and Barcelona Regional Council come together to condemn gender-based violence
Catalan police receive 1,910 reports of sexual assault in first six months of year
Health System detects 10,805 cases of gender-based violence in 2023, up 5%
Gran Recapte food drive collects 1,500 tonnes of donations
Financial donations can be made online until December 5
Tens of thousands fill streets of Barcelona to demand rent reductions
Organizers claim 170,00 attendees, while police put figure at 22,000
Lack of young workers and bureaucracy slowing down construction of new homes
Building in the last decade only 10% of level before bubble crash, despite slight upswing
Government pledges €110m for 1,788 new homes in Barcelona
Barcelona City and Council and Catalan executive agree to extend the L4 metro line to La Sagrera
Spain fines five low-cost airlines €179m for charging hand luggage fees
Ryanair fined €108m, with Vueling, Easyjet, Norwegian and Volotea also sanctioned for various "abusive practices"
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