Catalan president defends ceasefire in Gaza and arrival of humanitarian aid
Pere Aragonès addresses Parliament, while far-left CUP displays Palestinian flag in session
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Hundreds in separate protests in favor of Israel and Palestine across Catalonia
'Hamas murderers, release our children' or 'Israel murderer of the Palestinian people' in rallies
Hundreds rally in Barcelona against ‘Israeli apartheid’
‘Solidarity with Palestinian people’, ‘It is not war, it is genocide’, among chants in protest
Gaza council bids farewell to Barcelona: ‘Tell coming generations how lovely Palestinians were’
International cooperation head in Middle East city sends message to Catalan counterparts before Israeli expected invasion
Pro-Palestine groups urge government not to consider Israel as key investment region
Entities speaking from parliament call for end to business deals
19-May-23: 'R2 commuter train line back in full force after three weeks of disruptions'
'We love Barcelona, the relationship will flourish' – Israeli minister after suspension of ties
Nir Barkat visits Catalan capital to 'do business' as investment from Middle Eastern country plummets
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Israeli businessman claims responsibility for cyberattack on government during 2014 independence vote
International journalism investigation reveals Tal Hanan's companies worked for intelligence services, executives, and other businesses
14-Feb-23: 'Barcelona mayor faces court as dispute with investment funds continues'
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Cultural figures including 4 Nobel laureates back Barcelona's suspension of ties with Israel
Opposition parties on Barcelona City Council force extraordinary session to attempt to restore relations
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Barcelona Jews accuse mayor of 'anti-Semitism' after suspending ties with Israel
Israeli foreign ministry says decision backs extremists and terrorist organizations, while Palestinians welcome move
Barcelona City Council 'temporarily suspends' ties with Israel
Mayor announces twin town relationship with Tel Aviv also affected
New foreign minister considering U-turn on predecessor’s plans to open office in Israel
Meritxell Serret says new delegation “not fully definitive” after pro-Israel controversy of former official Alsina
Catalans disagree with parliamentary motion on Israeli 'apartheid', says foreign minister
Victòria Alsina's comments prompt backlash from parties who voted in favor
Seat increases sales by 10% and production at its Greater Barcelona plant grows by 13% in 2014
The Barcelona-based car manufacturer Seat, which is part of the Volkswagen group, ended 2014 with a 10% growth in sales. During last year, Seat sold 390,500 vehicles worldwide, which are produced in its factory in Martorell (Greater Barcelona). This plant increased production by 13.5%, reaching its highest level for 12 years. The factory has now achieved 5 consecutive years of growth. The company’s shining light during 2014 was the León model, sales of which increased by 50%, reaching 154,100 units sold, breaking its sales record. This type of car has become “the brand’s second pillar” after the Seat Ibiza, stated the company’s President, Jürgen Stackmann. During the last 2 years, Seat global sales have grown by 21.7%, surpassing their 2007 pre-crisis levels.