Catalonia loses 59,500 jobs in August as unemployment rises
Unemployment jumps 4.6%, biggest increase in Spain, despite boost to Social Security membership from migrant regularisation
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Record-hot summer: Catalonia records 20 days above 40°C
Barcelona endured 59 'torrid' nights, when temperatures remained above 25°C
Two minors arrested over murder of man in Manresa
Interior minister says alleged culprits were born in Catalonia and calls out "hate speech" over their origin
Catalan industry looks towards defense: 'Tank and car maintenance are not that different'
Companies see "opportunity" to keep jobs in sectors "threatened" by relocation
Labor Inspectorate proposes fine for Glovo for keeping couriers on streets during heat alert
Authority believes the company committed a serious offense on July 8
Chef Ferran Adrià and ALBA Synchrotron director Caterina Biscari awarded Catalonia's Gold Medal
Catalan government honours pair for "extraordinary" careers that have "projected Catalonia onto the world stage" in gastronomy and science
Nearly half of Ubisoft staff supports first day of strike against loss of remote working
Some 40 employees gather outside office doors to criticize that the company "doesn't want to negotiate"
Education minister dismisses top official over PISA errors as she seeks to avert teachers' strike
Esther Niubó announces three disciplinary proceedings over PISA tests and says she will meet striking unions this week to try to call off next week's industrial action
Summer tourism in Catalonia holds strong despite higher prices and shorter stays
Record July hotel visitors and August solar eclipse boost season, while heatwaves hit restaurants
Python captured in central Catalonia after resident raises alarm
Rural Agents take invasive exotic snake to wildlife centre
Barça fans fill Camp Nou with pro-independence flags in protest against police violence
Raphinha shows he can be the missing 9 in the team as Catalans continue perfect start with 2-0 victory over Athletic
La Boqueria reforms aim to shift market's focus back toward locals
Max 60% of vendors' offering will be processed products, while minimum of 40% must be traditional local goods
Spain proposes Ceuta sign agreements with social organisations to relocate unaccompanied minors
Catalonia willing to cooperate while PP calls on Spanish government to "return all minors to their families"
Wildfire in Barcelona's Collserola hills stabilised after burning 54 hectares
Confinement orders lifted as firefighters work to contain secondary hotspots
Barcelona unveils permanent memorial to victims of femicide
L'Escletxa in El Born neighbourhood is mirrored crack bearing names of women and children killed
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