Almost 42,000 protestors at La Diada pro-independence demonstrations in Barcelona, Tortosa and Girona
Catalan capital sees 28,000 people despite torrential rain hours prior to rally
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Over 40,000 people took part in demonstrations for Catalonia's National Day in Barcelona, Tortosa and Girona
Support for Catalan independence plummets among youth over last decade
40% of the total population are in favor of Catalonia splitting from Spain
University of Hong Kong to open first European campus in Barcelona's 22@ neighborhood
New building to host education center after networking started during MWC
High Court annuls large part of educational decree that protected Catalan as working language
Judge's contentious ruling, which can be appealed, establishes that Spanish cannot be a subordinate language
Healthcare workers to go on strike October 3
Majority union joins strikes called across Spain against ministry's new healthcare statute
Barcelona Metro launches suicide prevention campaign
Posters on platforms display message: "If you're going through a tough time, stop, and call"
Gaza aid Flotilla denounces second drone attack
Organizers see it as an "orchestrated attempt to distract and frustrate" the mission
Barcelona commissioner supports policies that 'do not create hostility' towards expats
Marta Salicrú backs new language initiatives to "encourage" new residents to "love" Catalan
Barcelona council denies planning to charge entry to Boqueria market
Head of markets regulator had briefly mentioned possibility of implementing tickets or closing site to refocus its use
Gaza aid flotilla says one of its ships was attacked by a drone in Tunis
Organizers say crew and passengers are safe after explosion on vessel carrying Greta Thunberg and Ada Colau
Pro-Palestinians in Barcelona urge Spain to impose 'real' arms embargo on Israel
Demonstrators call for decree to ban any private or public trade, following PM Sánchez's nine measures
2025/26 school year starts with fewer students, more challenges, and phones banned
Nerves, excitement, challenges, and protests on busy first day of term
National Art Museum questions Aragonese government calendar to return Sixena murals
MNAC forced to transfer medieval paintings after court ruling, regardless of experts' opposition on damages
Schools close early as heavy rain prompts red alerts in southern Catalonia
First day of school ends at 2pm in Baix Ebre and Montsià counties as authorities warn of flooding and urge residents to stay alert
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