Palestine and Catalonia to face off in football friendly at Olympic Stadium on November 18
Barcelona will host the international launch of the ACTxPALESTINE campaign, led by the world's main Palestinian organizations
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Terrassa bans adoption of black cats until Halloween to protect them from ritual harm
City council acts on animal rights groups' request to protect black cats from superstitions, despite no reported cases of violence
Gas leak in L'Hospitalet leaves ten families unable to return home
Street works triggered a gas leak and explosion, forcing evacuations as some areas reached hazardous gas levels
15 arrested, clashes with police, fast food chains attacked and containers set ablaze in Barcelona pro-Palestine march
Police made several arrests and used pepper spray during a protest of 15,000, according to authorities, or 50,000, according to organizers
Police disperse pro-Palestine demonstrators near Sants train station in Barcelona after 7,300-person protest
Organizers demand "justice" for "genocide," marching across city
General strike kicks off with road cuts and logistics sites blocks in Barcelona
Day of protest action expected across country in solidarity with Palestine
Catalonia sees inflation rate rise to 2.6% in September
Spain sees highest Consumer Price Index of the year to date, up to 3%
How strikes and collective action have shaped Barcelona history
Catalan unions call for general strike on Wednesday, October 15, in solidarity with Palestine
Four more outbreaks of lumpy skin disease declared in Alt Empordà
Alarm rises among Catalan farmers as eighteen more cattle test positive, putting nearly 800 animals at risk
Government and British Council launch English language campaign for teachers
Goal is to incentivize learning language and culture in classrooms
Gaza aid flotilla activists burn prison uniforms outside Israeli consulate in Barcelona
Far-left CUP members and trade unionists detained in Israel during humanitarian mission joined protest ahead of Wednesday's strike for Palestine
Schools to stay closed on Tuesday across southern Catalonia as heavy rain continues
Catalan president announces €10 million aid package for regions affected by floods in Terres de l'Ebre
In photos: Aftermath of southern Catalonia floods captured in striking images
Torrential rain in Terres de l'Ebre leaves one severely injured, 17 with minor injuries, and widespread infrastructure damage
Catalan basketball team to face Israeli opponents behind closed doors amid security fears
City council suspends sporting activity on Wednesday ahead of Baxi Manresa-Hapoel Jerusalem fixture
Hamas-Israel peace deal opens 'path of hope' for Palestine, says Spain
Spanish foreign minister credits Donald Trump's "crucial" role, together with Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey
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