Spanish right hardens anti-immigration discourse
Barcelona mayor warns of “racist" comments by People’s Party’s new leader and compares him with Italy’s Matteo Salvini
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‘Ciutat Oberta’ to reflect on the future of the city
Barcelona is to hold its first so-called biennial of thought in the autumn, called ‘Ciutat Oberta’ or ‘Open City’
Taxi union calls ‘immediate’ strike in Barcelona and surroundings
The stoppage is to be upheld “until further notice,” and at 18h representatives will meet with Barcelona mayor
All victims of La Rambla attacks to be recognized even after deadline
68 people already admitted for status of victim by Spanish home affairs ministry
Barcelona to stop landlord harassment with new system of fines
Unused legislation gives city council power to act against companies trying to drive tenants from their homes
Barcelona and Paris mayors join forces against speculation
Ada Colau calls on the Spanish government to regulate price of rent
Colau demands more power for cities to fight housing speculation
Barcelona mayor meets London counterpart Sadiq Khan to discuss housing crisis
Catalunya en Comú party elects new leadership
Barcelona mayor Ada Colau and MP Xavier Domènech to head coalition of leftwing and green parties
Catalan president and Barcelona mayor reaffirm offer to take in refugees
Torra says Catalonia can shelter “at least 1,800” stranded migrants, with Spain warning about becoming “Europe’s rescue organization”
Orchestral minimalism, house music, and reimagined flamenco at Sónar day 1
The music festival began this week after much expectation, to run until June 16
Catalan government intends to extend rent contracts
Reform of Spanish law needed to fix rent problem, says Barcelona mayor Ada Colau
Barcelona mayor offers to work with Catalan and Spanish executives
Colau welcomes new stage of “dialogue and reduced tensions” and asks jailed officials be moved to Catalan prisons
Barcelona housing ranks 14 in most expensive European cities
The Catalan capital saw an increase of 29% in flat renting compared to 4 years ago
Barcelona Comic Fair opens its doors with a splash
The 36th edition of the event pays homage to the creator of Captain America, the beloved Superlòpez character, and a the ‘Còmic Kids’ space for the new generation
Linking pro-independence protester with terrorism ‘outrageous’, says Barcelona mayor
Activist is to appear in court on Thursday to answer terror and rebellion charges