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Teachers, doctors, and farmers block AP-7 as week of strikes continues

Barcelona

Fourth day of teachers' protests to pressure government over pay, workload, and conditions

Catalan government approves €6 billion in additional funding for urgent spending

Barcelona

Finance Minister Romero states that funds will be used for transport and housing

Anti-racism association reports 251 incidents in 2025

Barcelona

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

Barcelona

Medical unions to march to Catalan Parliament alongside teachers on Friday

'Moritz Feed Doc' rethinks fashion through film and documentary

Telma Altes Safont | Barcelona

Film festival presents 28 films exploring identity, creativity, and the cultural impact of fashion

Film festival season, puppets, and poetry: what's on this weekend

Barcelona

From concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and family-friendly events, there are always plenty of things to do in Barcelona and the surrounding area

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'Moritz Feed Doc' rethinks fashion through film and documentary

'Gaudí in Chocolate': Artisanal chocolate easter eggs take over Park Güell

Skiers film mother bear and cubs emerging from hibernation in Catalan Pyrenees

IDEAL separates fact from fiction in new Pompeii exhibition

Joan Laporta re-elected president of FC Barcelona

'Sentimental Value' beats Catalan co-production 'Sirat' and claims Oscar for 'Best International Film'

PODCAST: Rodalies crisis – Commuter rail chaos in Catalonia

'Uncertainty' in tourism sector over Middle East conflict, with more focus on local travel

'We are seventeen': New CCCB exhibition challenges assumptions on teenagers

Collserola park to remain closed until 'wild boar population reduced as much as possible'

MNAC expansion: museum to have two buildings connected with covered corridor

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One in five at risk of poverty in Barcelona metropolitan area despite post-pandemic decline

Barcelona

Poverty risk more than twice as high for people born outside Spain

Skiers film mother bear and cubs emerging from hibernation in Catalan Pyrenees

Lladorre

Catalonia's brown bear population has been steadily recovering in recent years

Government and opposition ERC agree to 'more time' to negotiate 2026 budget

Barcelona

Ruling Socialists don't currently have parliamentary support to pass spending plan

Spanish government set to approve plan to tackle Middle East war's economic impact

Barcelona

Trade unions UGT and CCOO call for concrete measures and oppose "widespread tax cuts"

'Gaudí in Chocolate': Artisanal chocolate easter eggs take over Park Güell

Alicia Andersson | Barcelona

Ten Catalan pastry chefs showcase their edible art in celebration of the Gaudí Year

'Sentimental Value' beats Catalan co-production 'Sirat' and claims Oscar for 'Best International Film'

Barcelona

Director Oliver Laxe celebrates Oscar nominations, despite also missing out in 'Best Sound' category

Pope Leo XIV to visit Sagrada Família and Montserrat on June 10

Barcelona

Final itinerary for trip expected within days as preparations gather pace

Teachers protest in Central Catalonia, Ponent, and Alt Pirineu on third day of strike

Barcelona

Week of decentralized demonstrations precede planned Catalonia-wide strike on Friday

'Uncertainty' in tourism sector over Middle East conflict, with more focus on local travel

Barcelona

Industry sees "security" in Catalonia as an asset for visitors

Teachers block major roads and port access in southern Catalonia amid strike

Montblanc/Tarragona

Second day of week-long strike sees teachers protesting in Camp de Tarragona, Terres de l'Ebre, and Penedès

PODCAST: Rodalies crisis – Commuter rail chaos in Catalonia

Barcelona

Accidents, strikes and shutdowns highlight years of underinvestment in network

Thousands of teachers march in Barcelona demanding better pay and working conditions

Barcelona

Striking protesters say education department deal with CCOO and UGT unions fails to meet demands

IDEAL separates fact from fiction in new Pompeii exhibition

Barcelona

'Last Days of Pompeii' opens March 20 in new Montjuïc location

'We are seventeen': New CCCB exhibition challenges assumptions on teenagers

Telma Altes Safont | Barcelona

Show features work of more than 300 students from Catalonia, Lithuania, and Romania

Collserola park to remain closed until 'wild boar population reduced as much as possible'

Barcelona

Park on outskirts of Barcelona remains open to residents, public transport, schools and restaurants

Fuel prices surge as Middle East conflict pushes diesel up nearly 30%

Catalonia

Diesel tops gasoline for first time in three years, agricultural sector hit hard

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