From AI to insect protein: Alimentaria celebrates 50 years of food innovation
Trade show takes place amid geopolitical tensions and energy crisis impacting global food industry
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Newly founded Catalan Association of the Insect Industry aims to give voice to emerging sector
Organization made up of seven companies from across region and is headquartered in Vic
35,000 march on parliament as teachers and doctors' rallies in Barcelona culminate in mass protest
Marches converge on final day of week-long education strike
Doctors demonstrate in Barcelona again to demand updated labor agreement
500 gather for march towards Catalan parliament on second day of strike action this week
'I will pay you next time': inside Catalonia's informal labour market
Fear of reporting and insufficient labour inspections allow informal work to persist in Catalonia
Police find body in search for missing American student James Gracey
20-year-old missing since last Tuesday, with authorities finding body in water at Somorrostro beach
Teachers, doctors, and farmers block AP-7 as week of strikes continues
Fourth day of teachers' protests to pressure government over pay, workload, and conditions
Anti-racism association reports 251 incidents in 2025
Total number of incidents down, but group warns true number is likely much higher
Doctors launch two-day strike to demand better pay and conditions
Medical unions to march to Catalan Parliament alongside teachers on Friday
'Gaudí in Chocolate': Artisanal chocolate easter eggs take over Park Güell
Ten Catalan pastry chefs showcase their edible art in celebration of the Gaudí Year
Teachers protest in Central Catalonia, Ponent, and Alt Pirineu on third day of strike
Week of decentralized demonstrations precede planned Catalonia-wide strike on Friday
Skiers film mother bear and cubs emerging from hibernation in Catalan Pyrenees
Catalonia's brown bear population has been steadily recovering in recent years
Pope Leo XIV to visit Sagrada Família and Montserrat on June 10
Final itinerary for trip expected within days as preparations gather pace
Teachers block major roads and port access in southern Catalonia amid strike
Second day of week-long strike sees teachers protesting in Camp de Tarragona, Terres de l'Ebre, and Penedès
One in five at risk of poverty in Barcelona metropolitan area despite post-pandemic decline
Poverty risk more than twice as high for people born outside Spain
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