Risk of child poverty increases 35.5% in single income homes
29.9% of children live below the state poverty line, a figure that has increased since the financial crisis
February 18, 2020 06:55 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Small town divided over new center for unaccompanied foreign minors
Some in Sant Pere de Vilamajor question decision to host underage migrants, while others have concerns about "stigmatizing" the youngsters
February 18, 2020 01:12 PM
New center for women and children who have suffered gender violence
Facility in city of Manresa will cover central Catalonia and will provide expert therapy in a range of fields from psychology to law
February 18, 2020 12:22 PM
Tourist flats not just for big cities as tourists flock to tiny Guardiola de Berguedà
The northern Catalan town of fewer than 900 inhabitants is seeing similar issues as Barcelona and Girona
February 17, 2020 08:41 PM
New urban plan for Catalonia aims to put environment first
Urban Agenda announced for 2021, while green groups call Barcelona council's response to climate emergency "insufficient"
February 17, 2020 07:48 PM
Catalonia's gender pay gap among lowest paid grew to 34% in 2017
Government report shows that while wage difference fell for third year in a row, women still earn 23% less than men
February 17, 2020 05:59 PM
Barcelona Zoo welcomes baby Rothschild's giraffe
Visitors witnessed birth of endangered subspecies
February 16, 2020 01:52 PM
28-year-old farmer: 'My parents were able to get by with a fourth of the hectares I work now'
Fruit grower from western Catalonia explains participation in Lleida agricultural sector protest on Friday
February 15, 2020 04:20 PM
How has the coronavirus affected Catalonia?
No public health concern, but still noticeable economic and social repercussions
February 15, 2020 12:21 PM
How has the coronavirus affected Catalonia?
No public health concern, but still noticeable economic and social repercussions
February 15, 2020 12:21 PM
WHO says Catalan government can do more against smoking and obesity
World Health Organization approves Catalonia's health planning but recommends tackling new challenges like climate change
February 14, 2020 05:32 PM
Open Arms rescue ship docks in Barcelona for urgent repairs
47-year-old vessel has rescued more than 6,000 people in 2 years, but is suffering from continuous breakdowns
February 14, 2020 03:46 PM
500 tractors bring Lleida to standstill in farming sector protest
Call for authorities to protect farmers in largest ever agricultural demonstration seen in western provincial capital
February 14, 2020 01:38 PM
Zeroport platform calls for immediate halt to expansion of Barcelona port and airport
Social and environmental groups assert necessity to reduce number of flights and cruises
February 13, 2020 02:37 PM
212 attacks on political party offices in last three years
Sign of "unresolved political tension" rather than "problem of coexistence" according to Office of Civil and Political Rights
February 13, 2020 02:21 PM
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