University of Liverpool marks 100 years of Catalan studies
Year-long programme of events in Liverpool aims to promote Catalan culture beyond the university campus
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Current affairs and social issues
Teachers set to strike March 16-20 after more than 40,000 reject deal
USTEC union argues signed deal between Catalan government and other unions fail to address key concerns
Collserola park to remain closed until 'wild boar population reduced as much as possible'
Park on outskirts of Barcelona remains open to residents, public transport, schools and restaurants
Drug survey highlights concerning trends in social media use
Heavy drinking among students declines, gambling rises, while nearly one in four show compulsive internet use
Barcelona Airport sees passenger numbers surge to nearly 3.9 million in February
Number of travellers up 3.8% as freight traffic jumps 24%
Rodalies trains to remain free until March 31 as service has not yet fully regained normality
Exceptional measure has been in place since fatal Gelida accident in January
Explosion at school in Girona region leaves three students injured
Experiment goes wrong, two of the minors are in serious condition
Taxi law limiting ride-hailing services clears first Parliament vote
Proposed legislation recognizes taxis as a public service
Collserola Park closed after African swine fever detected in Barcelona
High-risk zone includes 18 municipalities
Catalonia to approve 'MND Law' offering support to patients, families and caregiver
Over 200 people in Catalonia are expected to benefit, according to Catalan President Salvador Illa
Over €100,000 in savings required to obtain a mortgage in Barcelona, according to Idealista
Report from real estate company finds mortgage payments 38% cheaper than rent
Alimentaria gastronomy trade show marks 50 years in Barcelona with strong international presence
Around 110,000 visitors expected at Fira Barcelona's Gran Via venue with innovation in hospitality and gastronomy as main theme
Barcelona hospital cuts spinal surgery wait to under 24 hours
Specialized team at Vall d'Hebron perform more than a third of procedures during weekends or holidays
Tremp parish group call on Pope to recognize Catalan priest as inspiration for Sagrada Família
Josep Manyanet i Vives' letter and friendship with Gaudí underpin the theory
In photos: Thousands march in Barcelona for International Women's Day
Annual March 8 feminist demonstration draws 22,000
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