'They ignore the law': Barcelona urges Airbnb to remove 1,000 flats
City council spots 'apparently legal' accommodations and blasts company for not complying with agreements as local tourism industry struggles
December 8, 2020 01:23 PM
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Current affairs and social issues
116,000 self-employed workers to receive €2,000 in government aid
Financial help not granted on first come, first served basis after IT failures mar previous round
December 7, 2020 08:07 PM
55% wants to wait to see effects before getting Covid-19 vaccine: poll
Survey shows that young women with superior studies are the most cautious, as 16% would not allow getting dose even after doctor's advice
December 5, 2020 02:41 PM
Left without visitors, tour guides call to rethink Barcelona’s tourism model
With foreign travelers down by 80%, some see a ‘unique opportunity’ to challenge mass tourism
December 5, 2020 12:30 PM
How an 18-year-old Catalan was jailed in Oman and sentenced to 25 years
Fàtima Ofkir Reyes was arrested in possession of drugs three years ago, but her lawyers are trying to get her back home
December 3, 2020 07:35 PM
Marist Brothers admit 25 cases of child abuse in Catalan schools
Catholic order says it is "profoundly ashamed" and offers compensations from 4k to 50k euros to victims
December 3, 2020 02:56 PM
Spain bans Christmas travel between regions, except for visits to relatives
Mobility restrictions in place from December 23 to January 6
December 2, 2020 07:35 PM
Negative PCR test for foreign arrivals faces opposition
Two European authorities and airlines warn against the new policy
December 2, 2020 05:08 PM
Hidden homelessness rising as rent prices in Barcelona soar, ombudsperson warns
Report finds people most affected by "inadequate housing" are single parent families, migrants, youths, and pensioners
December 1, 2020 02:56 PM
HIV diagnoses in Catalonia drop 23% in 2019
United Nations targets for detecting and treating the virus by this year achieved
December 1, 2020 11:28 AM
Barcelona airport closes T2 again due to impact of Covid on passenger numbers
Airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air move all operations to T1
November 30, 2020 06:10 PM
Self-employed workers can register for new government aid from Monday
System will not operate on first come, first served basis after website to request past help failed
November 28, 2020 04:54 PM
Christmas lights in Barcelona brighten up new streets and squares
The festive season has officially begun in the Catalan capital with the luminous decorations lasting until January 7
November 26, 2020 10:09 PM
Hospitalized Covid patients fall below 2,000 for first time in a month
Number in ICUs now below 500 but authorities aim for under 300
November 25, 2020 06:21 PM
Increase in gender-based violence during confinement
More women and children given care already in 2020 than in all of 2019
November 25, 2020 11:28 AM
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