Barcelona's international schools booming amid wave of expat arrivals
Many relocating to Catalonia go with international schools initially but transition to local system later
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Girona to start fining bike infractions in city center next week
Information campaign in recent weeks aimed at improving coexistence and regulating bike tourism
Two wildfires break out in southern Catalonia, forcing town into lockdown
One fire stabilized while firefighters confident the larger one will be brought under control this morning
Almost half of Catalans say there are 'too many tourists' where they live
Catalans have most negative view of tourists in Europe according to YouGov survey
Spain wants to lower blood alcohol limit for all drivers
Last week, 221 individuals were charged for having a BAC of nearly 2.5 times the legal limit
Montserrat Abbey kicks off its millennium anniversary celebrations
Iconic Catalan religious monastery to host cultural and social events until December 2025
Sea temperatures one degree cooler than last summer, but 8th hottest of last 40 years
Surface of water off Catalan coast saw average temperature of 24.6º in June, July and August
Catalonia's National Day ends with ceremony celebrating culture and diversity
September 11 celebrations end after 73,500 protest across territory in lowest turnout in recent years
73,500 people take to streets in five pro-independence demonstrations across Catalonia
Barcelona sees largest rally with 60,000 attendees, with protests in Tarragona, Lleida, Girona, and Tortosa
Best photos of pro-independence demonstrations in Catalonia
Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets in Barcelona, Tarragona, Lleida, Girona, and Tortosa
The District real estate investors fair expects 20% more attendees in third edition
Organizers not worried about possible protests outside Fira Gran Via exhibition halls
Owner of bookstore selling Nazi books sentenced to 1.5 years in prison
Pedro Varela ran Europa in Barcelona from 2006 to 2016
Catalonia improves in global electric mobility indicators
8% growth in public charging stations in last quarter, up to 8,700
Each rental property ad in Barcelona gets interest from 63 families
Real estate platform Idealista says the interest is doubled compared to 2023
Where to celebrate Catalan National Day abroad
Government delegations in 19 countries will organize cultural and gastronomic activities
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