Spain defends large Catalan banner in Madrid marking 50 years since end of dictatorship
Government display on Gran Vía highlights democratic right to use Catalan
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Fines of €750 for filling water jugs at public fountains in Martorell
Civil society group looks for support to stop measure intended to "punish vulnerable people"
The role of small businesses in Catalonia's linguistic landscape
Employees, customers, and advocates navigate Catalan language requirements
Foreigners in Girona learn Catalan at weekly bar meetups
Group rejects 'expat' label and says speaking language is key to being part of the community
More than 23,000 tickets sold for Catalonia vs Palestine game in Barcelona
Organizers lay out 400 white T-shirts at the stadium in tribute to Palestinian footballers killed in Israeli attacks
Catalonia proposes 27 safe sites to host over 85,000 people for 2026 total solar eclipse
Meteorological phenomenon takes place on August 12 at 8:30 pm, with most selected sites located in southern Catalonia
Spain to cut Barcelona-Madrid high-speed train journey to 'under two hours'
Transport minister announces aerodynamic upgrades will enable top speed of 350 km/h
Former president Pujol hospitalized for pneumonia in run-up to corruption trial
Spain's National Court says family benefited from politician's post to get contracts by government
Francoist repression in Catalonia: from executions and language ban to cultural concessions and co-opting
Dictatorship loosened its grip in latter stages and permitted some expressions Catalan identity as it sought social consensus
40% of Catalan children under 14 spend over two hours a day on screens
Screen-time rates are higher among children from disadvantaged backgrounds than among those from wealthier households
Inflation remains at 2.6% during October in Catalonia despite price of eggs soaring
Core inflation, discounting most volatile goods prices, rises slightly to 2.1%
Autumn colours arriving 2.1 days later each decade in Catalonia
Beech leaves ripen more than four days later in some parts of the territory, according to study
Barcelona to switch on Christmas lights on 22 November
The switch-on ceremony will take place on Passeig de Gràcia at 6.30 pm
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