Almost 700,000 registered foreign workers in Catalonia
Spanish ministry calls figures "historically high"
August 14, 2024 12:39 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
8 out of 10 people would avoid buying a house on the coast because of rising sea levels
Effects of climate change on housing worry women more than men, according to survey
August 14, 2024 12:13 PM
Rain and storm warnings across Catalonia for Wednesday
Civil Protection activates flood plan due to heavy rain forecasts
August 14, 2024 11:38 AM
Barcelona extends ban on pub crawls
Council has given out over 1,000 fines since 2022
August 13, 2024 04:51 PM
Barcelona Zoo adapts to high temperatures and drought
New measures, including lower water consumption, aim to acclimate to animals' natural habitats
August 6, 2024 04:40 PM
City newsstands adapt to changing markets
Regulatory changes have paved the way for new ventures in Barcelona’s kiosks
August 12, 2024 09:42 AM
Rural agents' reports up 20% as surveillance of natural spaces increases
Force wants to ensure safety and control on outdoor activities
August 7, 2024 06:04 PM
Private pool rentals soar in Catalonia with bookings tripling in a year
Average booking is group of 12 people celebrating a birthday, paying between €20 and €30 per person per day
August 7, 2024 03:08 PM
Police reports for robberies, drugs, and noise offenses down in Girona
Security data on first half of 2024 shows rise in weapons seizures
August 7, 2024 01:17 PM
Water network breakdown leaves El Port de la Selva without supply
'Indefinite' water outage hits Costa Brava town during peak tourist season
August 6, 2024 11:37 AM
Catalonia's reservoir levels fall after dry July
Increased water use from summer tourism exacerbates decline
August 6, 2024 02:07 PM
Maximum risk of forest fires across Catalonia
Access to parks and natural areas to be restricted as fire brigade call in extra backup
July 30, 2024 02:10 PM
Barcelona records lowest nitrogen dioxide levels in 25 years
Pollution levels similar to during Covid-19 pandemic, but still above World Health Organization limits
August 5, 2024 01:46 PM
Catalonia records 73 heat-related deaths in July
30% of vulnerable people in Barcelona area cannot afford air conditioning
August 2, 2024 02:11 PM
73 heat-related deaths amid record high temperatures
August 5, 2024 09:38 AM
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