Protesters block streets in Barcelona to pressure Spanish government over housing decree
Roadblocks on Avinguda Meridiana, Carrer Còrsega, and Carrer de Creu Coberta
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Housing decree aims to ban speculative purchases by vulture funds
Spanish government expected to present "ambitious" decree with ten measures on Tuesday
Barcelona to increase tourist tax for cruise passengers in transit
Fees for those spending less than 12 hours in the city will rise from €5 to €24 by 2030
Lleida approves new restrictions on burqa and niqab in public spaces
Face-covering garments would carry fines of up to €750, with exceptions for religious worship and the exercise of fundamental rights
Constitutional Court draft says Supreme Court 'departed from purpose' of amnesty law
Debate on October 6 could pave way for amnesty for Catalan independence leaders
Catalan president committed to fighting 'excessive' screen use in schools
Illa to "bring back textbooks" and enforce classroom AI ban
Catalonia plans to ease African swine fever restrictions by end of year
Five new cases take total to 396 as government says measures must remain for now
One dead, dozens injured after fire at L'Ametlla del Vallès care home
Emergency services treat 78 people, with 13 taken to hospital
PISA errors were 'serious and unacceptable', Catalan president says
Salvador Illa says failures in interpretation, oversight and information-sharing allowed proportion of excluded pupils to rise to 23.2%, well above OECD's 5% threshold
Barcelona's Fabra i Puig station closed after roof collapse
Renfe cites rain and construction vibrations as likely cause
Sagrada Família plans to build grand Glory Façade staircase by relocating nearby apartment blocks
Temple says negotiations "well advanced" and it's now up to the city council to "make a move"
Girona cycling festival Sea Otter Europe breaks attendance record with 80,000
Organizers estimate an economic impact of €40 million
Thousands protest in Barcelona against airport expansion
Gathering called by over 250 organizations and backed by 130 academics
3D Incubator and Barcelona hospitals join forces to boost healthcare innovation
Printed parts will be used for patient care, training, and virtual simulation
Catalan-language school network in France marks 50 years
La Bressola, which runs nine Catalan-language schools in Northern Catalonia, says its finances have stabilised and it is seeking funding to open a new high school
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