📣 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...

🏨 | Hotel bed offering almost doubles in past 20 years in Barcelona International events such as Mobile World Congress helps spread out visits throughout year www.catalannews.com/business/ite...

🎶 Liceu launches new cycle of Wagner's 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' Artistic director Víctor Garcia de Gomar says Wagner reveals "a world that speaks of the present, the birth of power and corruption" www.catalannews.com/culture/item...

🏢 Barcelona tenants accuse investment funds of flouting rent caps through co-living model Housing unions say Catalan government has sanctioned only three companies since rent controls came into force www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🤩 What's on this weekend? 🔥 What the Foc! ➡ BBQ festival ✊🏿 Black Urbanities ➡ Debates and performances 🕺 SOUNDIT Plaza ➡ Palms Trax 🔬 Festival de la Ciencia Setmana 7 ➡ Family-friendly science festival 🍿 La Inesperada ➡ Film Festival 🔗 And more! ➡ www.catalannews.com/life-style/i...

🏛️ | Forest chalet newly verified as Gaudí work Architect never claimed the work after modifications in construction compared to original designs www.catalannews.com/life-style/i...

🏢 Foreign buyers account for half of home purchases in Barceloneta Experts say trend driven by Barcelona residents rather than speculative investors from abroad www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🏙️ | Barcelona's future on display: 84m² city model unveiled for World Capital of Architecture Latest scale model uses modular pieces, AI, and immersive technology to showcase urban planning across metropolitan areas www.catalannews.com/culture/item...

🎶 Raye shines during concert at Barcelona's Palau Sant Jordi London-based singer visits Catalan capital as part of her 'This tour may contain new music' tour 📸 by Marc Font for @acn.cat More: www.catalannews.com/culture/item...

🎉 Best photos as Carnival kicks off in Sitges and Torelló High winds fail to dampen spirits as Catalonia launches a week of colour, satire and celebration www.catalannews.com/culture/item...

🗓️ Salvador Illa to return gradually to presidential duties from Monday after month-long illness Catalan president says he is coming back "with energy, determination and enthusiasm" www.catalannews.com/politics/ite...

🏢 Madrid house prices climb three times faster than Barcelona's Since late 2024, properties in Barcelona have been more affordable than in Spanish capital www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🌍 Foreign nationals make up nearly 20% of Catalan population Catalonia surpasses 8.2 million inhabitants, but growth rate slows www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

📉 Inflation in Catalonia falls to 2% in January as electricity and fuel costs ease Food prices rise 2.6%, with a 21.7% surge in price of eggs www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

Woman, 46, dies after warehouse roof collapse in Barcelona storm Severe winds left nine hospitalised across Catalonia www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

📸 35 exhibitions across 14 venues as part of Igualada FineArt photography festival Guided tours, poetry readings, and dance performances to complement main program www.catalannews.com/culture/item...

⚠️ Catalonia on maximum wind alert: At least five injured, schools shut, flights cancelled Gusts of 167km/h recorded in Montseny as public urged to avoid non-essential travel www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

👨‍🏫 Thousands of teachers protest across Catalonia in one-day strike Unions demand higher salaries, smaller class sizes and more funding for inclusive education www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

💨 Schools, universities and non-urgent healthcare to close Thursday amid 100km/h winds Authorities ask people to avoid travel and recommend working from home www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

📣 Striking teachers blocks roads around Catalonia Unions called one-day strike demanding higher salaries, smaller class sizes and more funding for inclusive education www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

❄️ Eastern Pyrenees see deepest snow in a decade after exceptional winter storms Catalonia's western Pyrenees snowpack also far above average, boosting spring water reserves www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🐑 Catalonia Shepherd School trains next generation of young farmers Access to farmland remains biggest barrier to generational renewal www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🏢 Tenants celebrate 'victory' one year on from Casa Orsola purchase Barcelona City Council preparing to hand over management of building to social housing foundation www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🚅 Rail strike called off after unions reach deal with Spanish transport ministry Rodalies and high-speed services disrupted throughout Monday www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🚛 AP-7 fully reopens southbound at Gelida after fatal train accident Motorway was shut on January 21 for emergency works to repair collapsed embankment www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🚂 Rail strike begins with key services disrupted as Renfe urges alternative travel First day of three-day walkout sees many minimum services unmet, leaving passengers facing delays and cancellations www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

🏅 Gaudí Awards crown Frontier, Sirat and Deaf in strong year for Catalan cinema Oscar-nominated Sirat takes eight prizes as Frontier claims four awards including best film www.catalannews.com/culture/item...