Life satisfaction among Catalans scores 6.9 out of 10, up half a point from last year
Public health, security, and sustainability considered main factors behind happiness
January 17, 2024 12:03 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Drought emergency will mean ban on refilling hotel, spa and private swimming pools
Showers in gyms and sports facilities will be prohibited in phase three of the emergency
January 16, 2024 02:06 PM
Catalan and Spanish police arrest four terrorism suspects
One of the individuals is an inmate in a prison in Catalonia
January 16, 2024 06:10 PM
Brits living long term in Spain can now vote in UK general elections
New law removes previous 15-year time limit
January 16, 2024 04:56 PM
Spain to ban flavored heated tobacco products
Government to regulate the product in the same way as traditional cigarettes
January 16, 2024 01:52 PM
'Barcelona Declaration' aims to boost affordable housing and cut evictions and gentrification
Housing rights groups from across Spain call for "structural" changes to housing policy
January 15, 2024 04:22 PM
Horse and donkey parades take place with new animal welfare guidelines
Traditional Tres Tombs season kicks off with festivities in Barcelona neighborhood of Sant Andreu and beyond
January 15, 2024 01:12 PM
Almost 1,400 organ transplants carried out in 2023, a new record
"Catalonia is a national and international benchmark," says health minister
January 15, 2024 05:32 PM
Recovering the Romani identity through language
Activist groups in Barcelona have been working for years to recover Roma culture
November 5, 2023 01:17 PM
Thousands of nurses protest in Barcelona amid indefinite strike
They demand better working conditions and recognition of the profession
January 13, 2024 04:23 PM
Alleged rapist of woman who left dead newborn in bin in La Bisbal d'Empordà arrested
Suspect released after none of the parties involved requested detention
January 12, 2024 08:47 PM
Former Catalan health minister testifies over delayed Covid-19 vaccine rollout for Spanish police
Alba Vergés denies any wrongdoing and says she followed Spanish government guidelines
January 12, 2024 02:00 PM
Minimum wage rises by 5% after agreement between Spanish government and unions
From January workers on minimum wage will earn €1,134 per month in 14 payments a year
January 12, 2024 11:11 AM
Nurses' union to remain on strike until salary increase implemented
Infermeres de Catalunya call new demonstration for Saturday as negotiations with health department continue
January 12, 2024 01:59 PM
Rent cap to come into force in 140 Catalan towns and cities in February
Spain's housing ministry will publish reference index for areas affected after months of delay
January 11, 2024 03:16 PM
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