Israel-Hamas war prompts Tarragona police to reinforce security of critical infrastructure
International conflicts behind increased vigilance at port, Reus Airport, and Ascó and Vandellòs nuclear power plants
December 4, 2023 11:15 AM
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Current affairs and social issues
All Lleida ski resorts open for December bank holiday
Tourist occupancy will exceed 80% in areas near the slopes
December 4, 2023 07:18 PM
Catalonia working to make Barcelona-Tokyo direct flight a reality
Minister of Foreign Affairs predicts that relations with Japan will take "definitive step forward" in 2024
December 4, 2023 06:40 PM
November sees slight increase in number of workers out of jobs
Unemployment figure lowest for any November since 2007
December 4, 2023 10:03 AM
Catalonia to reduce personal income tax for 2.6 million taxpayers
IRPF cut will benefit citizens earning €33,000 or less per year
December 4, 2023 12:03 PM
Catalan on FBI most wanted list over North Korea links arrested in Madrid
Alejandro Cao de Benós released on bail after being brought before Spain's National Court
December 2, 2023 05:32 PM
HIV infections in Catalonia increase in 2022, but down by a third over 5 years
57% of cases are among men who have sex with men, and rate of diagnosis is highest in Barcelona
December 1, 2023 09:38 AM
More potentially dangerous dogs abandoned after new animal welfare law
Increased pet owner responsibility could lead to more animal surrenders
December 1, 2023 11:33 AM
First legal case suspended in anticipation of amnesty law
Pro-independence protesters who blocked AVE high-speed rail in Girona see case pushed back
December 1, 2023 05:07 PM
Police evict squatters in Barcelona after hours of tension
Seven arrested in squat houses that had been occupied since 2016 and 2019
November 30, 2023 09:10 AM
Catalan government in "permanent talks" with Spanish executive over transporting water by ship
Administration finalizing emergency measures to help deal with drought in Catalonia
November 29, 2023 11:23 AM
One in three Catalans say they were victims of crime in 2022
Increased fraud is primary cause of rise in crime
November 29, 2023 02:52 PM
Primary care teams to provide direct care to all residents in Catalonia's retirement homes
Health service will have to hire additional 117 doctors and 130 nurses at a cost of €15m
November 28, 2023 03:20 PM
Barcelona rolls out rechargeable transport cards
Disposable cards will no longer be valid after definitive switch on January 15
November 28, 2023 12:09 PM
Private-hire vehicle drivers protest against proposed new regulation
Cab drivers say up to 3,000 jobs at risk with new law
November 28, 2023 12:58 PM
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