Barcelona to rehabilitate 432 homes in Trinitat Vella, deal linked to Catalan budget approval

Barcelona, Spain – Following a recent agreement regarding the Besòs-Maresme district, the Barcelona city government, led by Mayor Jaume Collboni and the Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) municipal group have reached another accord to boost the rehabilitation of critically-needed housing within the city. Just ten days ago, the Socialists and Republicans agreed to an additional … Read more

Catalan Teachers’ Strike Averted: Government & Unions Reach Deal on Pay & Conditions

Barcelona, Spain – A tentative agreement has been reached between the Catalan government and two major teachers’ unions, CCOO and UGT, potentially averting planned protests next week. The deal, announced Monday, offers teachers a 30% increase in a specific supplement over four years, translating to an approximate €3,000 annual gross salary increase by 2029. However, … Read more