Zones with 'tense housing market' more than doubled in Catalonia
Areas limiting rent prices and increases expanded from 60 to 140 municipalities, covering 80% of Catalan population
June 22, 2023 11:01 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
'Democracy, equality, fraternity': US economist Joseph Stiglitz receives Catalonia International Prize
Nobel Prize winner lauded for work against inequality and climate change
June 22, 2023 01:33 PM
One-third of towns use more water than maximum permitted
Some 9% of population not complying with drought restrictions
June 22, 2023 09:45 AM
Mediterranean Corridor rail link may already be unsuitable when it opens, Chamber of Commerce warns
Economic agency says increases in demand for freight carrying and passenger may overwhelm the tracks
June 21, 2023 11:15 AM
Barcelona's first low noise fireworks stand opens ahead of Sant Joan
Pop-up shop sells firecrackers designed for people with pets or sensitive hearing
June 20, 2023 12:13 PM
Saving lifeguards: protest in favor of regulation of teams on Catalan beaches
SOS Socorristes warns of the dangers of each local council having its own rules
June 20, 2023 03:40 PM
Barcelona's Montjuïc hill wildfire under control as police detain alleged arsonist
Smoke visible from several areas of the Catalan capital
June 20, 2023 04:32 PM
Two 14-year-old British tourists rescued from drowning in Costa Brava
Police diver saves teenager who was swept 200 meters out to sea by strong currents
June 20, 2023 05:06 PM
Spanish government backs Costa Brava hosting 2031 Ryder Cup
PGA Caldes de Malavella golf resort to host international event if bid wins
June 20, 2023 02:10 PM
First steps taken to incorporate AI diagnoses into Catalan health system
Health department launches program to evaluate around 100 artificial intelligence tools
June 20, 2023 11:02 AM
Thousands demonstrate against Hard Rock hotel-casino project in Tarragona
4,000 make their voices heard after climate action ministry issued unfavorable report due to environmental criteria
June 19, 2023 09:48 AM
Summer disruptions on Barcelona's L4 metro line and T4 tram from June 26
Closures between Bogatell, Barceloneta and Verdaguer stations due to maintenance works
June 19, 2023 01:54 PM
Sea turtle nest found in Begur, first in Costa Brava
Authorities save 130 eggs after beach bar security raises alarm
June 19, 2023 01:59 PM
Renfe to start Barcelona-Lyon train operations on July 13
Tickets on sale Wednesday, while Spanish company plans to reach Paris ahead of Olympics: 'It would be a dream'
June 19, 2023 10:48 AM
Researchers enable sheep fetus to survive for 12 days in artificial placenta
BCNatal project will eventually focus on extremely premature babies
June 19, 2023 01:21 PM
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