Metal Sector Protests Against UPM in Barcelona - Spain

Metal Sector Protests Against UPM in Barcelona - Spain

Eggs are thrown against the façade of Foment del Treball during a rally of the metal sector, on October 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). CCOO and UGT de Catalunya have called a strike today and tomorrow to which 180,000 metal workers in the province of Barcelona are called, in protest against the "unwillingness" of the employers' union Unió Patronal Metal-lúrgica (UPM) to reach an agreement on the sector's agreement. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

A man installs the second pair of traffic lights with the portraits of Mortadelo and Filemón, on December 27, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). On October 21, 2023, the first traffic light of the mythical comic characters Mortadelo and Filemón was inaugurated in Barcelona, at the intersection of Treball and Concili de Trento streets. The red silhouette symbolizes Filemón and the green one Mortadelo. This traffic light is a permanent tribute to the more than 60 years of dedication and work of its author, Francisco Ibáñez. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

A man installs the second pair of traffic lights with the portraits of Mortadelo and Filemón, on December 27, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). On October 21, 2023, the first traffic light of the mythical comic characters Mortadelo and Filemón was inaugurated in Barcelona, at the intersection of Treball and Concili de Trento streets. The red silhouette symbolizes Filemón and the green one Mortadelo. This traffic light is a permanent tribute to the more than 60 years of dedication and work of its author, Francisco Ibáñez. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

A man installs the second pair of traffic lights with the portraits of Mortadelo and Filemón, on December 27, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). On October 21, 2023, the first traffic light of the mythical comic characters Mortadelo and Filemón was inaugurated in Barcelona, at the intersection of Treball and Concili de Trento streets. The red silhouette symbolizes Filemón and the green one Mortadelo. This traffic light is a permanent tribute to the more than 60 years of dedication and work of its author, Francisco Ibáñez. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

A man installs the second pair of traffic lights with the portraits of Mortadelo and Filemón, on December 27, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). On October 21, 2023, the first traffic light of the mythical comic characters Mortadelo and Filemón was inaugurated in Barcelona, at the intersection of Treball and Concili de Trento streets. The red silhouette symbolizes Filemón and the green one Mortadelo. This traffic light is a permanent tribute to the more than 60 years of dedication and work of its author, Francisco Ibáñez. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

A man installs the second pair of traffic lights with the portraits of Mortadelo and Filemón, on December 27, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). On October 21, 2023, the first traffic light of the mythical comic characters Mortadelo and Filemón was inaugurated in Barcelona, at the intersection of Treball and Concili de Trento streets. The red silhouette symbolizes Filemón and the green one Mortadelo. This traffic light is a permanent tribute to the more than 60 years of dedication and work of its author, Francisco Ibáñez. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

A man installs the second pair of traffic lights with the portraits of Mortadelo and Filemón, on December 27, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). On October 21, 2023, the first traffic light of the mythical comic characters Mortadelo and Filemón was inaugurated in Barcelona, at the intersection of Treball and Concili de Trento streets. The red silhouette symbolizes Filemón and the green one Mortadelo. This traffic light is a permanent tribute to the more than 60 years of dedication and work of its author, Francisco Ibáñez. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

Traffic Lights With The Portraits Of Mortadelo And Filemon - Barcelona

A traffic light with the portraits of Mortadelo and Filemón, on December 27, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). On October 21, 2023 was inaugurated in Barcelona, at the intersection of Treball and Concili de Trento streets, the first traffic light of the mythical comic characters, Mortadelo and Filemón. The red silhouette symbolizes Filemón and the green one Mortadelo. This traffic light is a permanent tribute to the more than 60 years of dedication and work of its author, Francisco Ibáñez. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese automaker Chery to look at viability of opening new factory in Spain's Catalonia

STORY: Chinese automaker Chery to look at viability of opening new factory in Spain's Catalonia DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a delegation of Chery at the entrance to the building of the Foment del Treball Business Association in Barcelona 2. various of the signing ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YIN TONGYUE, Chairman and CEO of Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. 4. various of the Chery delegation 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YIN TONGYUE, Chairman and CEO of Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. 6. various of the Chery delegation and businessmen from Barcelona leaving 7. a presentation of Chery brand models and the manufacturing plant (file) STORYLINE: A delegation from Chinese car manufacturer Chery arrived in Barcelona on Monday to look into the viability of opening a new factory in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia. The delegation was led by Yin Tongyue, chairman and CEO of Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. Yin signed an understandi