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A maximum of 160 participants are allowed to take part in the ‘castellers’ tradition

Party-goers mostly unaware of loosened restrictions as measures mostly, but not entirely, complied

1,005 officers, 467 at night, on duty to avoid large crowds gathering and drinking on the streets 

Barcelona mayor says 3am closing time for outdoor spaces will lead to mass on-street drinking  

The enlargement plan was suspended by Spain, but activists fear it could still go on

Two turbines could be installed in Collserola within 5 years, but legal problems and social opposition threaten proposal

Taxes and administrative processes need improvement, according to Barcelona Global survey

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Belgian group, one of several bidders, say they will create 2,000 jobs and use all three existing plants 

Tech giant to employ 30 software engineers and data scientists initially, which could rise to 100

Catalan president Aragonès urges Spanish government to contact him if they have "anything to say or propose"

Households demand, construction and tourism contribute to boost in GDP

Open from 5 am until midnight from Sunday to Thursday and until 2 am on Friday and eve of bank holidays

Business sector calls on Catalonia and Spain to not "lose investment" worth €1.7bn

Wrapping up vaccinations, reactivating economy and make some progress in dialogue over independence issue, hottest topics of new season