1 in 5 Catalans live in poverty
On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, NGOs ask the Government to focus on policies that reduce social exclusion.
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Annual inflation rate in Catalonia reached 2.4% last September
These levels have not been recorded since November 2008. However price raises stabilised in relation to August, particularly because of the price decrease of organised trips.
40% of Catalans are overweight and 16.5% are obese
Data released by the Department of Health shows that 40% of Catalans are overweight and 16.5% are obese. Marina Geli, the Catalan Minister for Health, is optimistic about health in Catalonia, stating that people are “changing their tendencies” and adopting healthier lifestyles.
Number of pensions grows by 1.7% in Catalonia
The number of pensions has grown in Catalonia by 1.7% in comparison with August of last year. The pension statistics were published this Tuesday by the Spanish Ministry of Employment and Immigration.
One in five youngsters are out of work, education and training
As a result of the economic crisis, 56% of young people in Catalonia can be considered Neet