Society
summer
Business
Spanish health minister on sales: 'Anything that promotes crowding is not suitable'
Salvador Illa speaks out against campaigns leading to more shoppers in physical stores
Business
Kids' camps ask for aid ahead of 'uncertain' summer
Industry demands government "co-responsibility" while schools make autumn reservations
Culture
Barcelona mayor casts doubt on summer festivals in post-coronavirus ‘transition phase’
Ada Colau says major events gathering thousands will be last to be approved to take place after crisis passes
Culture
Music festivals continue with summer plans while monitoring health crisis
Business
Passengers at Barcelona airport up in August despite month of strikes and delays
The cumulative tally for 2019 is 5.2% up from last year, reaching 35.5 million travellers
Iberia ground staff call off strikes for this weekend
Representatives of the workers have offered a “truce” to the company
Life & Style
Hotel overnight stays in Catalonia up 2.5% in July on last year
July’s tally rose above 8 million for the first time
Society
Condemnation of homophobic attack at local summer festival
Observatory Against Homophobia and Palleresos council denounce aggression against 18-year-old man by group of 11
Life & Style
July: what to do in Catalonia
Check out our suggestions for having fun and staying cool this summer
Business
Slow but steady start to summer sales in Catalonia
Discount period to continue until August 31, with shops allowed to open on two Sundays - June 30 and July 7
Culture
Festival season in full swing: Catalan News’ top summer festival picks
From rock to indie to pop and beyond, there’s a bit of something for everyone
Berga prepares to light the touchpaper on the Patum
Society
Forest fires still a threat 20 years after Central Catalonia burnt
On the anniversary of the 1998 fire that destroyed 24,000 hectares, experts warn that the risk remains high
Culture