Ski resorts closed and trains canceled due to strong winds
Gusts of up to 100 km/h expected in Pyrenees on last day of Christmas holidays
January 7, 2024 12:00 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Barcelona population surpasses 1.7m people for first time since 1990
More than half of residents aged between 25 and 39 were born outside Spain
January 7, 2024 11:26 AM
Ten Catalan towns celebrate share of Three Kings Day lottery
Store in Corbera de Llobregat sells 10 tickets worth €2m each
January 6, 2024 05:38 PM
1 in 5 flights delayed on second day of Iberia strike
Baggage problems in Barcelona and Bilbao mostly resolved, airline says
January 6, 2024 12:21 PM
Over 200 Christmas tree drop-off points set up in Barcelona
Residents can recycle trees at council sites from January 7 to 17
January 6, 2024 11:40 AM
Rain and wind accompany Three Wise Men's arrival
Parades canceled in some towns due to weather conditions
January 6, 2024 11:01 AM
Iberia ground staff begin strike with 14.6% participation
Company reports minimal impact on services after offering alternatives to passengers
January 5, 2024 10:33 AM
H&M online customer service workers threaten to strike indefinitely
Strikers criticize management's 'arrogant and insulting' attitude
January 5, 2024 04:18 PM
Masks to be mandatory in Catalan hospitals again after surge in respiratory viruses
Reduced staff for holidays and absences due to flu or Covid-19 put pressure on hospitals
January 5, 2024 12:25 PM
Nurses in Catalonia demand pay rise to end indefinite strike
Union Infermeres de Catalunya wants wage increase equivalent to A1 level
January 4, 2024 05:25 PM
Hospitals in Catalonia experience 'complicated' weeks as flu cases soar
Experts predict spike in infections next week as people return to work
January 4, 2024 09:59 AM
Catalonia approves roadmap for transition to circular economy by 2030
Plain aims to decouple economic growth from resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
January 3, 2024 04:57 PM
2023: Catalonia's second-warmest year on record
Annual precipitation was between 50% and 70% of the average
January 2, 2024 06:26 PM
Flu cases and Covid-19 hospital admissions increase in Catalonia
Influenza infections have surpassed last year's peak, and coronavirus hospitalizations are on the rise
January 2, 2024 05:36 PM
Catalonia rules out Winter Olympics bid
"There is no possibility" of Barcelona and Pyrenees hosting event, according to presidency minister
January 2, 2024 05:31 PM
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