Tenants' union threatens 'rent strike' if rents aren't slashed by 50%
Activists are set to protest against high rents in Barcelona on November 23
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Current affairs and social issues
How clandestine trade unions operated under Francoism
Pedro López represented his fellow SEAT workers but explicitly political meetings kept secret
EU warns Israel attacks on UN peacekeepers is a 'grave violation' of international law
Sánchez calls on international community to "wake up" and suspend arms shipments to Israel
Audits show leaks cause significant water loss in almost half of towns
At worst, towns such as Amposta and Alcanar lose up to 60% of water in their network
Six injured in fight between Camp Nou renovations works
Police had to intervene to solve conflict
Thousands protest against Americas Cup: 'Never again'
Sailing competition held offshore with neighbors claiming affects their day-to-day
Hundreds protest in Barcelona during Spain's National Day
October 12 demonstration sees decline in attendance since 2018
The deadly 1971 strike at one of Franco’s biggest corporate institutions
Violent repressive response from state shows rights must always be defended, activists say
Catalan president attends Spain's National Day official ceremonies for first time in 14 years
'Catalonia has to be present in the construction of a diverse Spain,' Illa claims
400 students demonstrate against new university entry exams format, still not made public
Government promises to publish test example by end of October
Anti-Fraud Office receives complaint over public funds for America's Cup
Platform claims to have proof that €80m of public money was spent on sailing competition
Vall d'Hebron Hospital sets up rocket with VR spacewalk on mental health day
Virtual reality experience designed to reduce anxiety and foster positive emotions
Government to approve pioneering national mental health pact by end of year
President says strategy to protect citizens' rights and unify resources is 'first in Europe'
Barcelona closes parks and gardens due to risk of high winds
Council recommends closing doors and windows at home, lowering blinds, and removing pots and objects from balconies
America's Cup attracts 1.6 million visitors by early October, says city council
Data sheds light on real number of attendees after investigation found numbers were inflated by counting passersby and repeat entries
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