UN warns Spain of obligation to remember Franco-era human rights violations
Conservative People's Party and far-right Vox have enacted "concordia" laws in three Spanish regions
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Rambla de Catalunya renovation works to affect transit on two May weekends
Works part of wider maintenance plan to prevent deterioration with financial backing of €29m
Rail operator Renfe fined €900,000 for breaching consumer rights
Catalan government sanctions public rail company over handling of fault on R2Sud line in May 2023
Emergency drought measures could be lifted after recent rain
Catalan government to assess situation but wants to avoid having to back track in a few weeks
Thousands protest for shorter workday on International Workers' Day
Unions demand better pay while denouncing housing crisis and global conflicts
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
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
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