Feminist lobby formed to strengthen role of women in institutions
50a50 presented on Tuesday an all-female list of candidates for president of Barcelona Chamber of Commerce
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Barcelona mayor won't attend King of Spain’s official reception
The Catalan parliament speaker will not be present at the event either, arguing that the king has not “addresed a single word” to victims of police violence on October 1
Barcelona mayor stands up for families of jailed leaders
At event on Wednesday, Ada Colau called imprisonment in Madrid “unacceptable double punishment” for families
Mobile World Congress calls on Barcelona to restore its confidence
“We are partners,” says president of GSMA, organization behind event, in motivational speech directed at Catalan capital
Tres Tombs horse parade celebrates animals, horsemanship, and history
In the Catalan town of Valls, the display saw over 300 horses and 100 carriages
Barcelona fountains to light up in yellow in solidarity with imprisoned Catalan leaders
Christmas lights were also inaugurated with doves and hearts in honor of terror attack victims
Mayor of Barcelona urges 'real dialogue, not through letters'
Ada Colau blames Spanish president Mariano Rajoy for asking Catalan leader to "surrender"
Catalan president could declare independence today
Puigdemont will make a statement in Parliament to implement the results of the referendum
Puigdemont condemns Spain's “unjustified, irrational and irresponsible” use of violence to stop referendum
Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau urges Spanish president Mariano Rajoy to resign
Barcelona mayor tells European counterparts that rights of Catalans are “under threat”
Ada Colau will ask the Commission to open mediation between Spain and Catalonia
Barcelona to strengthen security in key areas
Meeting of Local Security Board decides to increase police presence in the city while mayor announces permanent memorial to attack victims on La Rambla
Tourism in Barcelona: how much is too much?
With 30 million visitors expected to come this year, some locals feel the city is about to reach the tipping point
Barcelona mayor confirms support for October 1 vote
Ada Colau vows to facilitate turnout for referendum while opposition reminds her of ‘legal responsibilities’
Barcelona offers 'Torre Agbar' for new European Medicines Agency headquarters
The Torre de Glòries, an emblematic modern tower widely known as the “Torre Agbar”, with its 33.000 square meters and distinguished design by Jean Novel, is Barcelona's candidate for the new location for the European Medicines Agency (EMA) headquarters. The decision was made last Friday by the representatives of the City of Barcelona, the Government of Catalonia, and the Spanish government. The Mayoress of Barcelona, Ada Colau, the Spanish Minister of Healthcare, Dolors Montserrat, and the Catalan Minister of Health, Antoni Comín had already agreed to join forces for the promotion of the Catalan capital’s candidacy in an earlier meeting two weeks ago.
‘4 Years From Now’, the meeting point for start-ups at Mobile World Congress
4 Years From Now (4YFN), is the start-up business platform launched by the Mobile World Capital Barcelona that enables start-ups, investors and corporations to connect and launch new ventures together. During its opening this Monday within the Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona, Catalan Minister for Business and Knowledge, Jordi Baiget described it as “great showcase” and emphasised its growing influence. “It has become a reference point in Europe”, he said. Indeed, this year the 4YFN has seen its surface area multiplied by 8 in comparison to its first edition, three years ago. Thus, it has gathered together a record 600 start-ups and 700 investors. In line with this expansion, the 4YFN promotors announced that the platform will also be launched in San Francisco.