10,000 new social housing units pledged, but still fall short of EU average
New accommodations expected by 2026 as Catalonia leads evictions in Spain
rent
Rent in Barcelona grows by 14% in a year and by over 50% since 2014
Accommodation costs €1,066 monthly on average in city, with the Catalan average also skyrocketing at €805
29-Nov-22: 'New rape law could be used to reduce sentences'
Public prosecutor appeals former parliament bureau members' acquittal on disobedience charges
High Court found politicians not guilty for allowing chamber to vote on monarchy and self-determination
22-Nov-22: 'Mortgages to be eased for low incomes and cap on rent increase to be extended'
18-Oct-22: 'Strong winds result in death of two Catalans in a hot air balloon in Cappadocia'
Ex-parliament speaker on trial for disobedience says 'no debate should be prohibited' in chamber
Four former bureau members face up to 20-month disqualifications and €30,000 fines
5-Oct-22: 'Former speaker in dock for allowing parliamentary votes on monarchy and self-determination'
Housing rights groups to protest Barcelona real estate fair: 'If it's not canceled, we'll do it ourselves'
Over a fifth of all Spain's evictions take place in Catalonia
PODCAST: Housing crisis – soaring rents and eviction epidemic
Stories from three women in Barcelona affected by the crisis and a look at the legal battle over Catalonia's rent cap law
Tenants' union interrupts Spanish transports minister's speech to demand rent cap law
Raquel Sánchez visited Barcelona to announce plans for improved Sants train station
Housing grant applications for low-income 18-35 year olds to open June 8
Almost 10,000 young people will benefit but Catalan government says measure is "insufficient"
Former parliament speaker will go on trial from July 12-15 for allowing anti-monarchy vote
Roger Torrent and other former bureau members are accused of disobedience for bringing motions against crown and for self-determination to the floor