Parties divided over controversial Hard Rock casino-hotel in election campaign
Political battle over mega-complex caused budget plan to fail and for elections to be called early
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Freixenet's temporary layoffs plan rejected as drought not considered force majeure
Sparkling wine makers' scheme was expected to affect 615 workers
Health experts sound alarm over air pollution-related respiratory problems
Episodes of poor air quality increase hospital admissions in Girona region, mainly among children
Teaching exams begin in Catalonia: 18,000 applicants vie for 9,000 jobs
One-third of positions in math, computer science, and technology will go unfilled
Prison unions call off strike after agreeing €30m package with justice ministry
Catalan government and trade unions reach deal on wages, hours, safety and training
Catalonia's 9.48% unemployment rate is lowest for Q1 since 2008
Number of jobseekers rises by 12,800 while 3.78 million people are in work
Dozens of local organizations launch platform against 'misery' of America's Cup
Platform denounces price increases and "avalanche" of speculation in local property market
Barceloneta residents voice fears over America's Cup rents and congestion
Local organizations ask that the negative impact of sailing competition on day-to-day life be "minimal"
Government regulates temporary rental apartments for working or studying tenants
Decree forbids leasing rooms individually to surpass rent price reference index
Sant Jordi: Catalonia celebrates most romantic day of the year with books and roses
Love and literature in the air with over 435 stands selling books and roses in Barcelona alone
Over 32,000 Catalans newly registered in a foreign country in 2023
Total of 386,486 Catalans live outside Spain
Barcelona to restore La Rambla splendor for Sant Jordi 2024 celebrations
Record-breaking 435 stands selling books and roses to be found in Catalan capital
Thousands turn out in Barcelona protest against 'genocide' in Palestine
Demonstration calls for the release of prisoners captured by Israel and to stop arms sales
Two-thirds of Catalonia's beaches show long-term regression trends
Northern Empordà area has seen most loss of sand, while Barcelona area has gained most
Barcelona tackles tourist disturbances in Parc Güell affecting locals
Council announces new measures to help locals after removing bus route from Google Maps
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