*💸 1 in 5 at risk of poverty* 📉 The number of people at risk of poverty in the Barcelona metropolitan area has *declined since the pandemic*, but a growing share of residents say they feel they struggle to make ends meet, according to new data. 💶 Overall, nearly *one in five residents* in the metropolitan area falls below the poverty threshold, defined as 60% of median household income. 🌍 People *born outside Spain* face a poverty risk rate more than double that of those born in Spain, at 32.8% compared with 14.8%. 🔗 Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NKfKsR

💼 The Spanish government will invest *€5 billion* in measures to mitigate the effects of the *conflict in the Middle East*. ⛽ Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez explained that the new *anti-crisis measures* include a "drastic" reduction in energy tax, with measures such as the *reduction of VAT from 21% to 10%* on fuels, electricity, and gas. 💶 Sánchez also announced an 80% rebate on tolls to exposed industries, and direct aid of 20 cents per litre of fuel for the agricultural sector. Authorities say the measures will benefit a total of *20 million households* and 3 million companies. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rIYnXm

💶 The Catalan government has approved *€5.99 billion* in additional funding to cover "urgent" expenses, mainly personnel costs. 📄 The decision comes after the government *withdrew its 2026 budget bill* after agreeing with Esquerra Republicana, a key parliamentary ally, to allow more time for negotiations, as it lacked the support needed to pass the spending plan. 🚄 The approved funds will also help cover *rising costs* for the Catalan government, such as higher rental assistance, as well as ongoing expenses for long-term projects and programmes, including public transport subsidies. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4snVmNp

🥚 Forget about tiles, mosaic lizards, and colourful benches – the iconic Park Güell is now not only home to the enchanting creations of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, but also to *large chocolate Easter eggs* inspired by his unmistakable style. 🏛️ The landmark has launched a special initiative as part of the *Gaudí Year* and Barcelona's designation as the 2026 World Capital of Architecture. 🍫 On display until April 9, *ten unique chocolate eggs* in different colors and shapes are being displayed in the Hypostyle Hall of the scenic park. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PKwVen