Catalonia saw lower road mortality than EU average in 2023
Average number of deaths caused by traffic accidents similar to Germany and The Netherlands
October 16, 2024 09:58 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Experts recommend delaying first smartphone until age 16
Barcelona Medical Association urges the need to 'protect' children from harmful uses of technology
October 15, 2024 05:30 PM
Tenants' union threatens 'rent strike' if rents aren't slashed by 50%
Activists are set to protest against high rents in Barcelona on November 23
October 15, 2024 10:49 AM
How clandestine trade unions operated under Francoism
Pedro López represented his fellow SEAT workers but explicitly political meetings kept secret
October 14, 2024 11:01 AM
EU warns Israel attacks on UN peacekeepers is a 'grave violation' of international law
Sánchez calls on international community to "wake up" and suspend arms shipments to Israel
October 14, 2024 06:44 PM
Audits show leaks cause significant water loss in almost half of towns
At worst, towns such as Amposta and Alcanar lose up to 60% of water in their network
October 14, 2024 11:00 AM
Six injured in fight between Camp Nou renovations works
Police had to intervene to solve conflict
October 11, 2024 05:31 PM
Thousands protest against Americas Cup: 'Never again'
Sailing competition held offshore with neighbors claiming affects their day-to-day
October 13, 2024 01:44 PM
Hundreds protest in Barcelona during Spain's National Day
October 12 demonstration sees decline in attendance since 2018
October 12, 2024 02:22 PM
The deadly 1971 strike at one of Franco’s biggest corporate institutions
Violent repressive response from state shows rights must always be defended, activists say
October 12, 2024 10:57 AM
Catalan president attends Spain's National Day official ceremonies for first time in 14 years
'Catalonia has to be present in the construction of a diverse Spain,' Illa claims
October 12, 2024 12:44 PM
400 students demonstrate against new university entry exams format, still not made public
Government promises to publish test example by end of October
October 11, 2024 02:31 PM
Anti-Fraud Office receives complaint over public funds for America's Cup
Platform claims to have proof that €80m of public money was spent on sailing competition
October 11, 2024 10:34 AM
Vall d'Hebron Hospital sets up rocket with VR spacewalk on mental health day
Virtual reality experience designed to reduce anxiety and foster positive emotions
October 10, 2024 06:44 PM
Government to approve pioneering national mental health pact by end of year
President says strategy to protect citizens' rights and unify resources is 'first in Europe'
October 10, 2024 01:16 PM
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