Unions organize partial strike on Wednesday against Gaza 'genocide'
Workers organizations call on Catalan and Spanish governments to break institutional ties with Israel
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Dani Alves sexual assault trial gets underway
Former footballer tried this week for alleged rape in Barcelona nightclub in December 2020
Catalonia to have water shipped in from Valencia region due to severe drought
Spain will assume production costs, while Catalonia will pay for transport
Dani Alves' mother shares pictures and name of accuser
Alleged victim will file complaint against former footballer's mother for revealing her identity
Supreme Court prosecutor opposes investigating Puigdemont for terrorism
Former president linked with activist group Tsunami Democràtic, whose case was elevated from National Court
Catalan hotels take water-saving measures amid drought emergency
Hospitality industry worries about how drought will affect them this summer
8 out of 10 'correbous' bull-related events could be banned under new law
Events where bulls have ropes or sparklers attached to them are especially popular in southern Catalonia
Catalonia declares drought emergency: what restrictions will be imposed?
Millions in Barcelona and its metropolitan area will see water restrictions tightened
2024 begins with lowest number of jobless workers in January since 2008
The year opened with a slight increase of 3,690 more unemployed workers
'Extraordinary' police operation at Sitges Carnival focusing on anti-terrorism and sexual violence
Around a thousand officers deployed from Fat Thursday to Ash Wednesday
Activists calling for peace in Palestine begin hunger strike in Barcelona
They urge Spanish government to end arms trade with Israel
Healthcare technicians end strike after deal with health department
Catalan health minister will urge Spanish counterpart to reclassify workers to enable salary increase
Catalan police create interactive map of found explosives including Civil War grenades
Tool features more than 8,000 artefacts discovered by Mossos d'Esquadra since 2012
Facemasks no longer mandatory in Catalan health centers from Wednesday
Pressure in hospitals has improved after a spike in flu cases
Cellphones banned in Catalan primary schools and restricted in secondary schools
High school students will be allowed to use smartphones for educational purposes only
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