Travel chaos for passengers as bus drivers go on strike
Urban and intercity coach workers want retirement age brought forward to 60
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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
Most electric scooter users admit to skipping red lights, half admit riding against traffic
Majority of riders lack insurance and are against proposed regulations
Roses to close beach until at least Sunday after fuel leak from sunken ship
City council will assess state of the water on Monday, after 30-meter fishing trawler capsized
Urban and intercity buses to guarantee 40% peak hour services during strike that starts Monday
Strike in good sector called off with agreement on bringing forward retirement age
New record employment figures in Catalonia with 3.86 million jobs
Unemployment drops to 8.83% in the third quarter according to quarterly labor survey
Barcelona appoints Night Commissioner to 'harmonize' balance between nightlife and right to rest
Security will not fall under remit of Carmen Zapata, new Night Commissioner of city
30-meter fishing boat sinks off coast in north Catalonia
No injuries reported but Fire and Maritime Rescue working to contain 200m fuel leak
Antiga Massana: Community services in an occupied space in the Raval
Activists demand rights to use formerly abandoned building but council adamant they must be evicted
Barcelona Metro fares to double in 2025 as Spain scraps public transport subsidies
T-Jove and T-Usual travel cards will revert to original prices, ending two years of discounted rates
Activist protests Aviation Week in Barcelona for 'destroying planet' and 'complicity with Israel'
Campaigners say three Israeli companies 'profiting from Gaza massacre' take part in event
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