Preparations under way for forest fire season
Rural agents to use drones with thermal cameras as means of prevention
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Current affairs and social issues
Refugee management should be done locally, says UN expert
Cities and regions “better positioned” to handle immigration
Give more role to local authorities to manage refugee crisis, says UN Migration Agency
Cities and regions “better positioned” to handle immigration
Refugee crisis likely to worsen due to conflicts, says human rights group
"We need migtration policies aligned to human rights," says Iridia member in interview with Catalan News
Number of under-age, unaccompanied migrants in Catalonia set to double in 2018
Work, social affairs and families minister calls for joint action between government and social organizations in tackling growing problem
Catalan researchers help identify new drug to treat lung cancer
The Idibell and ICO research groups participate in international study promising effective therapy for up to 30% of sufferers
Opening port to refugees ‘not enough,’ say human rights groups
Number of migrants dead or missing from crossing Mediterranean to Spain already matches figure for 2017
King of Spain’s brother-in-law given 5 days to enter jail
Socialist party says possibility to reprieve him is ‘unrealistic’
Greater Barcelona launches plan to combat food waste
267,000 tonnes of food thrown away each year in Catalonia
Barcelona offers to take in 100 refugees from Aquarius ship
The 629 migrants on board the Aquarius are currently en route to Valencia, with support from Italian boats
Unionist parties want to ban ‘partisan symbols’ from public spaces
People’s Party initiative comes amid controversy over yellow bow supporting jailed leaders on Catalan government building
King of Spain's brother-in-law sentenced to almost 6 years in jail
Verdict review of corruption case lowers punishment by 5 months for Urdangarin, who might still appeal to Constitutional Court
Stranded ship with 629 refugees to be taken to Valencia
Two Italian ships will escort the rescue boat to Spain
Torra offers to take in 600 refugees on stranded NGO ship
Doctors Without Borders says passage to Spain is "unsafe," after Spanish president offered port of Valencia following blocks by Italy and Malta
Lleida council opens centre to help seasonal fruit pickers
Around 80 migratory workers sleeping in streets, according to local human rights group
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