Catalonia's biggest hospital to cut 24% of beds over summer
Budget constraints force Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona to reduce capacity
June 7, 2024 12:21 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Pro-Palestine protests at two Barcelona universities come to an end
Demonstrators at AUB regret not achieving their goals, but announce 'new ways of fighting'
June 7, 2024 09:42 AM
Dying beached shark found in Ocata, north of Barcelona
Despite attempts to return animal to sea, it passed away
June 7, 2024 12:41 PM
Climate change brings summer cockroach plagues earlier
Drought reduced mosquito activity by 45% in Barcelona last year
June 6, 2024 03:03 PM
Study shows ‘boom’ in rental market agencies, warning they generate ‘more discrimination’
63% of tenants who rent through agencies have seen price increases beyond levels permitted for inflation
June 5, 2024 04:19 PM
Barcelona targets tourism management in 16 frequently oversaturated city spots
€44 million investment over four years to improve vigilance, cleaning, neighborhood dynamism and more
June 5, 2024 05:58 PM
Barcelona mayor pays fine for illegal street cycling
Jaume Collboni celebrated World Bicycle Day with video angering neighbors, while city council says prohibition was planned to be scrapped
June 5, 2024 01:27 PM
Around 40 activists block entry to America's Cup store
Pro-environmental protesters plan action ahead of Saturday's demonstration in Barcelona and before championship begins in August
June 5, 2024 02:15 PM
Real Betis holds second Forever Green sustainability gala in Barcelona
Round table discussion on climate crisis and awards ceremony for sports and business worlds held in CaixaForum
June 5, 2024 12:28 PM
Surge in sexually transmitted infections spurred by declining use of condoms
Health department points to asymptomatic individuals and risky sex practices among other reasons for STI increase
June 4, 2024 06:26 PM
Patrick Radden Keefe named first international resident of CCCB for 30th anniversary
American journalist talks about AI and journalism at Barcelona’s Contemporary Cultural Center hall
June 4, 2024 04:51 PM
University entrance exams begin in Catalonia
42,500 students take three days of tests starting with Spanish
June 4, 2024 09:23 AM
Farmers warn protests will continue if authorities do not listen to them
Revolta Pagesa group hails “successful” border block demonstration
June 4, 2024 12:41 PM
500 disappeared Spanish Civil War international brigades soldiers identified
Catalan government releases reports on fighters from United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Ireland
June 3, 2024 11:36 AM
Farmers block all border crossings between Spain and France in historic protest
Demonstrators demand greater food security, priority for local produce and lower energy taxes
June 3, 2024 09:40 AM
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