⛵ Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail after delays to 'break the blockade' of Gaza Humanitarian mission departs Barcelona aiming to reach Palestine in May www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🚓 Proof of clean criminal record to be required in Spain's migrant regularisation plan Changes made to legislation in order to align with Council of State requirements www.catalannews.com/politics/ite...

🎸 The Strokes announce Barcelona concert New York band set to play Palau Sant Jordi on October 20 www.catalannews.com/culture/item...

🍽️ Barcelona to standardise La Rambla terraces under new design code Council to restrict advertising elements in bid to create "unified" visual identity www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

⚖️ Court sets 56-week deadline for MNAC to transfer Sixena murals to Aragon Judge in Huesca shortens museum's proposed timeline, accepting prior technical studies carried out by Aragonese experts www.catalannews.com/culture/item...

🛥️ Gaza-bound flotilla delays departure from Barcelona due to bad weather Organisers cite safety concerns as Global Sumud Flotilla mission is postponed www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🇪🇺 Spain says no EU country will veto bid to make Catalan official Foreign minister tells Senate he "guarantees" Catalan will become an official EU language www.catalannews.com/politics/ite...

🪂 Lleida adventure tourism aims for record season as rafting marks 40 years New season opens with operators aiming to exceed 840,000 booked activities www.catalannews.com/business/ite...

🚗 Port of Barcelona breaks ground on new vehicle terminal to attract Chinese cars Japanese shipping company NYK to invest €75 million as port aims to handle over one million cars annually www.catalannews.com/business/ite...

🫏 Donkeys tackle invasive giant reed in Penedès pilot project Environmental group GEPEC tests grazing as a sustainable method to control one of the world's worst invasive species www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

⚡ Catalan university launches Spain's first real-world 6G testing infrastructure UPC's 6GLabNet project aims to accelerate advanced connectivity, autonomous vehicles, and industrial applications www.catalannews.com/tech-science...

⛏️ | Fifty Civil War fighters exhumed from mass grave in southern Catalonia Hospital records and oral testimony help locate victims buried during Battle of the Ebro www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🚅 | Train journeys between Barcelona and regional capitals now take longer than they did in 2000 R4 in Penedès region 20 minutes faster in millennium year compared to November 2025 www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🌏 Catalonia pushes 'new international alliances' amid Middle East conflict Government emphasizes Asia as key foreign policy focus alongside Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Americas www.catalannews.com/politics/ite...

💰 Guide: How to file your 2025 tax return in Spain Residents can submit returns from April 8 to June 30 www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🚒 Firefighters warn of 20% rise in outdoor rescues since Covid and urge caution over Easter Authorities have billed for 16 negligent rescues since 2009, collecting payment in 10 cases www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

👾 KPop Demon Hunters and Stranger Things' Demogorgons: Top picks for Easter 'mones' Popular chocolate figurines include FC Barcelona players, Dragon Ball's Goku, Lilo & Stitch, and Bluey www.catalannews.com/life-style/i...

🍫Life-size chocolate Gaudí figure unveiled to celebrate centenary year 150kg sculpture by pastry chef Adán Sáez will be displayed until April 11 www.catalannews.com/culture/item...

🎧 PODCAST: Spain's migrant regularisation plan explained Around half a million undocumented migrants set to gain legal status www.catalannews.com/podcast/item...

📈 Spanish inflation jumps to 3.3% in March as Iran war drives up fuel costs Consumer Price Index up from 2.3% in February but core inflation remains stable www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

💶 Spanish Congress approves €5 billion package to shield economy from Middle East conflict Economy minister describes measure as "most ambitious in the European Union" www.catalannews.com/politics/ite...

🎻 The Corrs, Snarky Puppy, Mónica Naranjo and Jordi Savall lead eclectic lineup at Porta Ferrada Concerts take place in Sant Feliu de Guíxols on the Costa Brava from July 10 to August 20 www.catalannews.com/culture/item...

📈 Spain's economy grows 2.8% in 2025, double eurozone average Household spending and investment drive growth www.catalannews.com/business/ite...

💼 | Education union reps reject sectoral talks and refuse to meet separately with minister Strike leaders will present jointly at another meeting and demand specific proposals on labor improvements www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

⛪| Sagrada Família unveils new image as 2025 marked 'year of consolidation' Agreement on Glory Façade stairway and relocation of affected residents "near" www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🇪🇺 | Barcelona opens Brussels office to increase influence on policies such as housing in EU Mayor asks EC to allocate funds "directly" to cities to rehabilitate buildings or build subsidized apartments www.catalannews.com/politics/ite...

📣 Teachers rally in Barcelona as strike week culminates in mass protest Marches converge on Plaça Tetuan on final day of Catalonia-wide education strike www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

👨‍🏫 Teachers protest in Central Catalonia, Ponent, and Alt Pirineu on third day of strike Week of decentralized demonstrations precede planned Catalonia-wide strike on Friday www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🤝 | Government and opposition ERC agree to 'more time' to negotiate 2026 budget Ruling Socialists don't currently have parliamentary support to pass spending plan www.catalannews.com/politics/ite...

📅 Pope Leo XIV to visit Sagrada Família and Montserrat on June 10 Final itinerary for trip expected within days as preparations gather pace www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

📣 Teachers block major roads and port access in southern Catalonia amid strike Second day of week-long strike sees teachers protesting in Camp de Tarragona, Terres de l'Ebre, and Penedès www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

💶 One in five at risk of poverty in Barcelona metropolitan area despite post-pandemic decline Poverty risk more than twice as high for people born outside Spain www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

📣 Thousands of teachers march in Barcelona demanding better pay and working conditions Striking protesters say education department deal with CCOO and UGT unions fails to meet demands www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

👩‍🏫 Teachers block roads into Barcelona on first day of week-long strike Protests halt traffic on key routes including the C-31, Gran Via, Ronda de Dalt and A-2 www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🐗 Collserola park to remain closed until 'wild boar population reduced as much as possible' Park on outskirts of Barcelona remains open to residents, public transport, schools and restaurants www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

✈️ Barcelona Airport sees passenger numbers surge to nearly 3.9 million in February Number of travellers up 3.8% as freight traffic jumps 24% www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🦐 Catalan cuisine takes flight on Singapore Airlines Barcelona route Michelin-starred chef Nandu Jubany creates new in-flight menus www.catalannews.com/business/ite...

🚕 Taxi law limiting ride-hailing services clears first Parliament vote Proposed legislation recognizes taxis as a public service www.catalannews.com/politics/ite...

🚛 Catalan truckers say fuel spike has pushed costs up 30% Industry group CETCAT warns of "significant impact" of Middle East conflict and urges Spanish government to roll out aid package www.catalannews.com/business/ite...

👩‍⚕️ Barcelona hospital cuts spinal surgery wait to under 24 hours Specialized team at Vall d'Hebron perform more than a third of procedures during weekends or holidays www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🗣️ Sánchez to Trump: 'Between allied countries it is good to help when you are right and point out when you are wrong' Spanish PM stresses respect for US presidency while criticizing Iran offensive www.catalannews.com/politics/ite...

🐗 African swine fever spreads to Sant Just Desvern and Esplugues In total, 21 new wild boars have tested positive for African swine fever, including one found outside the initial high-risk zone www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🤳 Mobile World Congress marks 20th anniversary in Barcelona with 105,000 visitors Attendance down 3.67% on last year amid Middle East crisis www.catalannews.com/business/ite...

🎨 Dalí and Horst: Púbol Castle explores iconic artist-photographer relationship Salvador Dalí retouched photos with paint "long before Photoshop existed" www.catalannews.com/culture/item...

🧳 Catalonia sees 6% drop in international tourists in January, but spending surges 22% Over 1 million visitors spend €1,260 on average www.catalannews.com/business/ite...

🛑 'No to war': Spanish PM responds to Trump's trade threats over Iran Trump threatens to cut all trade with Spain after Madrid refuses US use of military bases www.catalannews.com/politics/ite...

📵 Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee backs social media ban for under-16s World Wide Web creator urges shutdown of "addictive" algorithms in address to Barcelona tech audience www.catalannews.com/business/ite...

🏚️ Homelessness in Catalonia: Social organisations call for €100 million boost in 2026 Over 4,700 people used support services in 2024 www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

📈 Unemployment edges up in February despite record number in work Social Security registrations in Catalonia rise by 23,564 to 3.85 million, the highest February figure on record www.catalannews.com/business/ite...

🤖 | Artificial intelligence takes over Mobile World Congress 2026 AI-driven robotics, smart devices and humanoids dominate the Barcelona tech fair www.catalannews.com/business/ite...