PODCAST: Gender-based violence – a survivor's story in a changing society
Equality minister Tània Verge explains how government is addressing violence against women
March 4, 2023 10:48 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
'Women suffer more from capitalist exploitation:' March 8 strike presented
Organizers say feminist stoppage should include work, consumption, care and education
March 1, 2023 02:55 PM
Catalonia's Maria Branyas becomes oldest living person on Earth at 115
Born in 1907, she takes over Lucile Randon, a 118-year-old French nun who died on Tuesday
January 17, 2023 10:52 PM
10,000 new social housing units pledged, but still fall short of EU average
New accommodations expected by 2026 as Catalonia leads evictions in Spain
March 3, 2023 08:56 PM
Parents of Sallent twins denounce false information and call for case not to be politicized
Authorities investigating bullying of 12-year-old who died by suicide after reportedly expressing desire to transition gender
March 3, 2023 01:04 PM
81% of young people fear being without their mobile phone, survey shows
4 in 10 go online to avoid 'feeling lonely' and attention has decreased by a third in 15 years
March 2, 2023 12:29 PM
Catalonia will only create artificial snow for public ski slopes in 'exceptional cases' due to drought
Government tighted water restrictions this week, which sees limits on agricultural, industrial, recreational, and personal use
March 2, 2023 10:17 AM
Catalonia sees record high number of workers registered with social security in February
25,600 new jobs created last month, while unemployment sees slight drop
March 2, 2023 09:24 AM
Prosecutor keeps 6 year sentence request for suspended speaker as trial ends
Others accused in corruption case have proposed convictions lowered after deal
March 1, 2023 10:55 AM
Barcelona to stop irrigating gardens and parks due to drought
City will only water trees and plants to ensure survival, measure to save 50% of drinking water
March 1, 2023 03:02 PM
250 km2 area off Costa Brava coast designated eligible for wind farms
Spanish government approves plan that sees Roses coastline as only suitable Catalan location for offshore energy production
February 28, 2023 09:18 AM
Suspended parliament speaker testifies: Contracts were approved by auditors
Laura Borràs says corruption charges are result of "political persecution" against her
February 27, 2023 06:36 PM
Free long-term contraceptives for women and people who can get pregnant under 30
Government expects universal rollout over next four years to benefit more than 600,000 people
February 27, 2023 05:32 PM
Sau reservoir water to be removed to avoid mixing with mud at bottom amid drought
Move planned on prior occasions but never executed, will involve extracting fish to save them
February 27, 2023 12:18 PM
Snow falls in Barcelona and along the coast
Collserola peaks overlooking Catalan capital a sea of white, with snow also reaching seaside towns like Castelldefels and Gavà
February 27, 2023 10:14 AM
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