Nurses' union to remain on strike until salary increase implemented
Infermeres de Catalunya call new demonstration for Saturday as negotiations with health department continue
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Current affairs and social issues
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
Catalonia's annual blood drive kicks off with target of 10,000 donations
"It costs little and means a lot," says one donor at Avenida Palace hotel
Animal welfare guide created for 'Tres Tombs' celebrations
Vets, festival organizers and government agree on how to maintain traditions while protecting animals
Barcelona rescue shelter 'not suitable for workers or animals'
Staff at CAACB strike for better working conditions
Blood drive aims to replenish supplies with 10,000 donations in a week
Annual New Year campaign runs from January 11 to 19
Obligation to wear face masks in medical centers officially comes into force
Spain to implement health measure across the country for 2-3 weeks
Catalan residents spend record 22.5% of income on rent
"Future of welfare state at stake," Barcelona Chamber of Commerce report warns
Junts call for sanctions for companies that left Catalonia due to independence push
Catalan government says incentives for firms to return would not be "appropriate" and would "penalize those that remained"
Striking nurses deliver 500 letters with their demands to health department
"We are not valued": 250 protest against "contempt" in front of the health department
Minute's silence to condemn gender-based violence held in Barcelona
Government and city council denounce recent femicide and possible case of "vicarious violence"
Man jailed in connection with murder of ex-girlfriend in Barcelona
15 women were killed by their partners in Catalonia in 2023, 128 since 2012
Body of a man and two children found dead in Barcelona apartment
Police don't rule out any hypothesis, including domestic violence
Spanish government considers offering automatic sick leave to ease pressure on health centers
Measure aimed at avoiding 'collapse' of hospitals during uptick of respiratory viruses
Nurses demonstrate in Barcelona again as part of indefinite strike
Demonstrations for better working conditions return after Christmas break
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