Six-month disruption on Rodalies trains between Tarragona and Barcelona begins October 1
Major works suspend trains between the southern capital and Sant Vicenç de Calders, affecting 30,000 daily passengers
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Elderly in Catalonia demand dignity in ageing with better care homes
Protestors gathered in several cities for the International Day of Older Persons
UK Police make public appeal to Brits in Spain as search for Thomas Dures expands to coasts
Crimestoppers offer £20,000 reward for information leading to his arrest
No major incidents on first day of 'historic' Rodalies train disruption
Thousands affected by suspension of six Barcelona-Tarragona lines reach their destinations with minor delays
Prices of basic food items rise as VAT reduction ends
Consumer basket will have a temporary tax of 2% until January, when it will rise again
Quebec, Germany, the Basque Country: How do Catalonia's new tax proposals compare?
The expert view from Núria Bosch and Maite Vilalta from the Barcelona Institute of Economics
Police confiscate 270 weapons across Catalonia since last Thursday
800 police teams deployed as part of 'Daga Plan' to strengthen protocols against carrying weapons in public
Mushroom foraging season begins with good prospects due to recent rains
After three years of drought, experts predict a 'decent' harvest if it continues to rain and there is no frost
Barcelona locals against America's Cup criticize former mayor for fostering 'elitist' competition
Ada Colau recently questioned organizers' audience and visitor figures
Catalonia joins global petition for 'immediate' ceasefire in Lebanon
Government says it is open to treating "some of the affected people" in Catalan hospitals
World's first coffee grown in continental climate produced in Catalonia
After eight years of research, first harvest of 5,000 plants expected next year, with uncertainty over aroma and flavor
300 block Barcelona's Diagonal Avenue during strike for Palestine
Demonstrators gathered outside Israeli Consulate, which was protected by police
Provisional detention without bail for three adults arrested in Granada over fatal Girona shooting
Sant Joan's Eve attack in northern Catalan city left two people dead and two others injured
Barcelona travel agencies admit concern over 'tourismphobia'
Sector calls for dialogue with city council on 2028 tourist apartment ban
Government to set up committee to reform Catalan healthcare system
Authorities want to reduce wait times and guarantee the sustainability of the health system
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