Protesting teachers block access to Sagrada Família as part of education strikes
Gaudí basilica unable to open doors at 9am as scheduled and will refund those who purchased tickets
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With more frequent drought on horizon, Catalonia and California pledge cooperation in water research
Collaboration promotes mobility of researchers between research centers and innovation in sustainabilit
Corruption trial against family and associates of former Catalan president comes to a wrap
95-year-old Jordi Pujol exonerated from case due to condition, while defense argues lack of evidence
Inflation in Catalonia slows in April 2026, falling below Spanish average to 3%
VAT reduction on electricity and gas to return from June after national interest rate drops to 3.2%
Global Sumud Flotilla relaunches Gaza mission weeks after Israeli interception
Organizers say 54 ships and more than 500 activists will depart from Turkey on Thursday
Thousands of teachers march in Barcelona as unions and government clash over pay demands
USTEC demands minister's resignation if no "firm" proposal is brought as strike action continues across Catalonia
27,000 migrants assisted with regularization process at Barcelona municipal facilities so far
Those without municipal registration will be able to start the process procedures at Fira Montjuïc on Wednesday
Spanish national positive for hantavirus starts to show symptoms
WHO predicts more positive cases and pushes for extending quarantines until June 21
Flotilla activist returns to Barcelona and vows legal action against Israel
Saif Abukeshek alleges "insults and threats" during lengthy interrogations in detention
Catalan cruise passengers evacuated over hantavirus outbreak remain symptom-free
France and US confirm hantavirus cases among repatriated passengers
Barcelona-led study points to advance in severe stroke recovery
Hospital Clínic trial finds adding clot-dissolving drug after thrombectomy boosts patient outcomes
Spain summons Israeli envoy over extended detention of Catalan-Palestinian flotilla member
Barcelona activists warn that Abukeshek's life is "in danger" and criticize EU inaction
EU says public risk 'low' as Spain responds to hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
Evacuation of passengers onboard MV Hondius to begin on May 11
WHO raises hantavirus outbreak count to 8 possible cases as Spain calls emergency meeting
Catalan passengers expected to isolate at home if they have no symptoms
Pope to visit Brians 1 prison during Catalonia trip in June
Leo XIV's itinerary includes events at Barcelona Cathedral, Sagrada Família, Olympic Stadium, and Church of Saint Augustine
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