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
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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
South Korean battery component manufacturer ILJIN to set up factory in Catalonia
Company to invest €600m to open first European plant in western Catalan town, with 500 jobs expected to be created
USA tour operators travel to Catalonia to discover new tourist attractions
Tourism office welcomes 40 companies with the goal of attracting American travelers
Catalan politicians denounce espionage as ‘serious attack on democracy and fundamental rights'
Over 60 pro-independence leaders were victims of Pegasus spyware allowing remote access to messages and cameras
2% cap on rent increases, no layoffs: Spain's measures to withstand war effects
€16bn package to cope with Ukraine conflict, with temporary legislation also including 15% rise of basic minimum income
Government offers vouchers of up to €150 for trips around Catalonia made by April
Over 250 travel agencies sign up for the ‘Estalviatge’ campaign to encourage local tourism
1,902 startups in Catalonia, up 11% in 2021
Business minister highlights "broad" ecosystem with almost 20,000 workers and turnover of more than €1.7bn
International tourists to Catalonia up 101% last year on 2020
Government to focus on recouping visitors from the US, Asia, South America and secure national travelers
Catalonia announces €20m grant for nightlife sector
Late-night venues face closure again due to spread of Omicron variant
Ex-parliament speaker indicted for allowing chamber to vote on independence and monarchy
Catalonia's High Court expected to also try three former bureau members
Tourism to bounce back to almost pre-Covid levels in 2022, says business minister
Roger Torrent attends WTM Travel & Tourism Expo in London to promote the Catalonia brand
Former parliament vice president arrested after not attending disobedience case hearing
Josep Costa among former chamber bureau members facing charges for allowing parliamentary votes on self-determination and against the monarchy