Antidepressant use up 169%, with more cases treated in health centers
Medication use among people under 15 years of age skyrockets by 253% between 2023 and 2020
January 13, 2025 10:01 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Cooperative housing in Catalonia: building an alternative to market regulated residences
Projects are on the rise throughout Catalan cities, democratizing alternative and affordable housing
January 12, 2025 10:25 AM
Property owners call for repeal of decree blocking eviction of vulnerable tenants
Around fifty people gather in Barcelona to demand 'legal security' and denounce 'illegal occupations'
January 11, 2025 05:12 PM
Barcelona hits record population of 1.7 million
Number of residents grew by 1% in over a year, with uninterrupted growth since 2022
January 11, 2025 04:26 PM
Catalonia registers record number of Golden Visas in 2024 after program ban announcement
Foreign investors from China account for half of residency permits, followed by Iranians, US citizens, and Brits
January 11, 2025 12:23 PM
Shooting near Barcelona sparks calls for stricter gun control
More than a hundred shots were fired within minutes in La Mina neighborhood, with no serious injuries
January 10, 2025 04:37 PM
Passenger arrested in Barcelona for sexually assaulting flight attendant
Events took place on a flight between Seoul and Catalan capital
January 10, 2025 11:34 AM
Air quality in Barcelona improves for second year in a row
Catalan capital records lowest NO2 levels ever thanks to increase in public transport and decline in polluting vehicles
January 10, 2025 09:16 AM
Barcelona startup creates 'peaceful grenade' to fight violence against women
FlamAid's alarm device rings at 110 decibels when activated and automatically sends location to emergency contacts
January 9, 2025 09:27 AM
Catalonia is the EU destination with the fifth most tourist bookings on online platforms
Territory records more than 6.4 million overnight stays in the second quarter of 2024, up 16% year-on-year
January 8, 2025 12:34 PM
Four-month around-the-world cruise sets sail from Barcelona
Over 2,300 passengers visiting 46 destinations in 21 countries with stops in South America, Australia, New Zealand and Africa
January 8, 2025 09:21 AM
Hollywood Symphony Orchestra concert in Barcelona accused of poor quality and alleged fraud
Ukrainian orchestra allegedly using name of prestigious Los Angeles symphony sparks controversy over Liceu concert
January 8, 2025 12:09 PM
Catalonia's annual blood drive kicks off on Thursday with target of 10,000 donations
Donor collections in more than 104 towns through January 18 to replenish reserves after 20% drop at Christmas
January 8, 2025 11:31 AM
Flu cases on the rise in Catalonia with peak expected in two weeks
Health officials urge protection of the elderly and higher vaccination rates
January 7, 2025 04:41 PM
Barcelona sets up 226 Christmas tree collection points
People will be able to dispose of festive trees between January 7-17
January 7, 2025 10:10 AM
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