Nearly half of private kindergartens empty, while public ones are overcrowded
3,700 children in Barcelona will not have a place in a public kindergarten this year, 45% of those who applied
September 5, 2024 01:55 PM
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House prices in Catalonia increase 6.7% in second quarter of 2024
Cost of new housing rose by 9.5%
September 5, 2024 10:36 AM
Shakira accuses tax office of manipulation and damaging her public image
Singer says she settled in tax fraud case to protect her children
September 4, 2024 04:58 PM
Coffee and kittens for adoption in Manresa’s first cat café
Working with an animal shelter, Ninus Cat Cafè has found new homes for 35 animals
September 4, 2024 03:52 PM
Thunder and lighting suspend America's Cup races as heavy rains fall across Catalonia
Authorities activate flood emergency plan around the territory
September 4, 2024 11:00 AM
Judge Isabel Perelló named first female head of Spain's top judicial body
Catalan magistrate backed by 16 out of 20 members breaking yearslong deadlock
September 3, 2024 01:15 PM
Catalonia experiences one of the best wildfire seasons in 15 years
Only 500 hectares burned between June and August thanks to early summer rains
September 3, 2024 10:46 AM
Controversy as Tossa de Mar expected to receive 200 migrants from Canary Islands
Mayor says number of asylum seekers in seaside town of 6,200 inhabitants is "excessive"
September 2, 2024 09:40 AM
Low emission zones come into force in two towns south of Barcelona
Fines will be given to non-authorized vehicles between 7 am and 8 pm, Monday to Friday
September 2, 2024 02:57 PM
Almost 2.4 million tourists travel to Catalonia during July
Number of international visitors surpasses pandemic figures
September 2, 2024 12:44 PM
Molotov Cocktail workshop organizers say 'ideological and political intentions' behind controversy
Group regrets the "misrepresentation and decontextualization" of the event
August 30, 2024 02:42 PM
Girona to remove Franco symbols on apartment buildings if owners haven't done so by autumn
Mayor targets removing all such elements by next year, coinciding with 50th anniversary of dictator's death
August 26, 2024 01:50 PM
Barcelona boosts offshore 5G connectivity
Advanced connection up to 3.5km off coast brought in ahead of America’s Cup sailing race
August 29, 2024 02:38 PM
Minors treated for screen addiction up by 15% in 2023
Spott Center has treated 207 screen-addicted youngsters in the past 8 years
August 29, 2024 01:19 PM
Controversy over Molotov Cocktail workshop event at Granollers Festa Major
Videos emerge on social media of children learning how to engage in riotous behavior
August 29, 2024 12:01 PM
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