Commuter trains strike called off as Renfe and drivers reach agreement
Protest has led to severe disruptions in services and heavier road traffic
October 7, 2021 11:00 PM
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Around half of trains running as workers continue to demand improved conditions
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Animal rights groups call for sterilization methods to control wild boars
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Stranded passengers and travel disruptions on third day of Rodalies railway strike
Only 53% of scheduled trains before 9 am as drivers continue industrial action
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The sky's the limit: Over a hundred people with disabilities take flight on adapted aviation day
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15 arrested and 4 injured after public disorder in Barcelona
Disturbances after police attempt to clear crowds during first night of festivities in Sarrià neighborhood
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Puigdemont asks EU court to restore his immunity ahead of extradition hearing
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Severe disruptions to train services as drivers continue strike action
40% of the planned services were running evening on Friday
October 1, 2021 09:57 AM
Via Laietana police station: a symbol of democracy or of Spain’s dark past?
High-ranking Interior Ministry official’s praise of building where Franco opponents were tortured sparks outrage
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Chaos as some basic rail services not provided in train drivers' strike
Service resumes in Barcelona's main station, Sants, as some lines go over four hours without carriages
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