Spanish Congress approves €5 billion package to shield economy from Middle East conflict
Economy minister describes measure as "most ambitious in the European Union"
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Snail caviar, pizza vending machine, and chocolate-covered crisps: Alimentaria 2026
Food and hospitality conference marks largest international presence with over 110,000 visitors expected
Spanish Civil War air-raid shelter discovered in Barcelona during street works
Inspection reveals 200-metre structure with latrines, water, and electrical remains
Global Sumud Flotilla to set sail from Barcelona for the second time
Organizers plan more vessels, participants, and humanitarian aid for Gaza
Eviction in Barcelona postponed after mass protest against coliving model
Residents and housing groups denounce investor-led conversions and call for tenant protections
Sagrada Família unveils new image as 2025 marked 'year of consolidation'
Agreement on Glory Façade stairway and relocation of affected residents "near"
Truckers view measures to mitigate impact of war 'insufficient and populist'
Operators say they face €300-€600 in weekly surcharges per vehicle and call for "structural aid"
Education union reps reject sectoral talks and refuse to meet separately with minister
Strike leaders will present jointly at another meeting and demand specific proposals on labor improvements
Spain to invest €5bn to mitigate effects Middle East conflict, including reduction of fuel VAT
Government plans to temporarily stop special tax on electricity and reduce electricity generation tax
Work starts to investigate possible Franco era concentration camp site in Reus
Judiciary could allow archaeological excavation to verify human remains
From AI to insect protein: Alimentaria celebrates 50 years of food innovation
Trade show takes place amid geopolitical tensions and energy crisis impacting global food industry
Newly founded Catalan Association of the Insect Industry aims to give voice to emerging sector
Organization made up of seven companies from across region and is headquartered in Vic
35,000 march on parliament as teachers and doctors' rallies in Barcelona culminate in mass protest
Marches converge on final day of week-long education strike
Doctors demonstrate in Barcelona again to demand updated labor agreement
500 gather for march towards Catalan parliament on second day of strike action this week
'I will pay you next time': inside Catalonia's informal labour market
Fear of reporting and insufficient labour inspections allow informal work to persist in Catalonia
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