America's Cup 'expectations met,' says Barcelona city council
Local government leaves open the possibility of hosting sailing championship again
October 21, 2024 10:03 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Eight trash cans set on fire in Barcelona and neighboring cities every day
Firefighters urge manufacturers to look for less inflammable materials
October 20, 2024 12:00 PM
'Breast cancer is not pink': Survivors rally in Barcelona to expose realities of 'long and tough' disease
Protesters criticize pink-themed campaigns and call for more investment on International Day Against Breast Cancer
October 19, 2024 12:31 PM
Ràdio Pati: Live concerts at home during cancer treatment
Anna, diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at 28, hosted concerts on her patio during the three weeks of radiotherapy
October 19, 2024 12:15 PM
Breast cancer survival rate in Catalonia at 90% five years after diagnosis
Health department encourages early detection through regular testing
October 19, 2024 09:31 AM
Barcelona Ombudsman’s Office urges reflection on Antiga Massana eviction plans
Protest organized for Friday after activists prevent eviction on Thursday
October 18, 2024 11:48 AM
Female wolf kills 17 goats after 'befriending' one of the dogs protecting the herd
Northern Girona is home to the only she-wolf reported in Catalonia in 16 years
October 17, 2024 05:00 PM
Face masks could be mandatory again in hospitals
Government opens door to recommending measure again if cases, now low, rise in winter
October 17, 2024 03:55 PM
Barcelona, most expensive city in Spain to rent a room
Idealista and Pisos.com say average price in Catalan capital is between €595-€623
October 17, 2024 11:35 AM
Barcelona newsstands allowed to sell coffee and takeaway food
New measure offers lifeline to struggling industry as traditional print sales decline
October 17, 2024 09:42 AM
More than half of households in city centers make 'extra efforts' to pay rent
Price per square meter of rentals in Barcelona increased by 33% between 2015 and 2022
October 16, 2024 05:56 PM
Spain overturns Francoist death sentence against anarchist Puig Antich after 50 years
The 25-year-old was the last prisoner executed by garrote – a device that strangles the victim - in 1974
October 16, 2024 05:00 PM
Call to join Gran Recapte food drive on November 22 and 23 due to 20% drop in donations
Food bank needs around 16,000 volunteers to cover 2,200 collection points across Catalonia
October 16, 2024 02:58 PM
Olive oil harvest in Catalonia falls by 50%
Spanish production is expected to reach a level close to the historical average, keeping prices stable
October 16, 2024 02:12 PM
More than 200 organizations urge EU to end clock changes by 2026
Experts warn of higher risk of obesity, diabetes and cancer for those living in misaligned time zones
October 15, 2024 01:04 PM
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