Esmorzar de Forquilla: The local response to the rise of brunch places in Barcelona
Locals reclaim traditional Catalan breakfast as it struggles to compete with touristy spots
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Left-wing youth group vandalizes Gerard Piqué's holiday home over housing crisis
Pro-independence organization Arran blames "rich people from Barcelona" for lack of affordable homes in Pyrenees
Catalonia records most evictions in Spain in first half of 2024
Unpaid rent is the leading cause of evictions
Barcelona's brunch boom: Over 180 spots cater to growing tourist demand
International visitors flock to brunch spots clustered mainly in the city center, attracted by healthy, diverse and trendy foods
Police launch manhunt operation after fatal shooting near Barcelona
Killing took place at about 9am on the terrace of a cafe in Montgat, in the Maresme region
Heavy rains cause minor flooding in homes, destroying pathways and forcing evictions
All affected roads reopened and Rodalies commuter train lines resumed normal service by Thursday morning
Less than half of young men in Catalonia think feminism promotes a fairer and more democratic society
New CEO poll also shows Catalan's perceptions of immigration
Police search house of man suspected of murdering missing partner
Investigators suspect 53-year-old killed the woman in home in southern Catalonia before hiding body
Man arrested in Barcelona over death of partner missing since 2022
53-year-old accused of violently killing 44-year-old partner and hiding her body in Priorat, southern Catalonia
Police arrest man in Harley-Davidson motorcycle trading scam in Barcelona
Dealership sold vehicles that were never delivered to clients
Police lift traffic restrictions in southern Catalonia as DANA storm subsides
Trains between Barcelona and Valencia suspended due to heavy rains
Crime in Barcelona 50% higher than in Madrid
Experts say Catalan capital has more offences because of tourism and court backlogs
Libraries in Barcelona collect 77 tonnes of products for people affected by Valencia floods
Joint initiative between city council and Food Bank lasted five days
Crackdown on online shopping violations for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Government targets 80 electronics and clothing companies to reduce price manipulation
First snowflakes in the Pyrenees hint at ski season and bring first signs of winter
Port Ainé ski resort records between five and ten centimeters of snow
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