EU to send veterinary emergency team to Catalonia over African swine fever outbreak
Efforts this week key to limit disease's impact on economy, society, territory, and reputation, says Catalan agriculture minister
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Authorities ask for Spanish military to help with hunting to control African swine fever
Road controls, fences, and barriers prevent access to Collserola park
Over 600 volunteers take part in homeless count on Barcelona streets
Arrels Foundation warns of an increase in homelessness, marked by the housing crisis and job insecurity
Catalonia sees nearly two million foreign tourists in record October, ending three-month decline
Overnight stays rebound after five-month slump, approaching 11 million
Pioneering dog-assisted program at Lleida health centre tackles unwanted loneliness among seniors
The nine-session pilot includes emotional, physical, and educational activities, all supported by therapy dogs
15 arrested in major raids against Trinitarios gang in Catalonia
Mossos d'Esquadra and National Police carry out searches in Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Esplugues, Sant Boi, Cubelles, and Salou
Catalonia records highest November employment despite minor job losses
Unemployment hits lowest November level since 2007
Free Catalan classes on train journeys between Paris and Barcelona
Teachers from the Institut Ramon Llull will teach words, expressions, and examples of Catalan culture on SNCF trips
World AIDS Day: New HIV diagnoses in Catalonia fall to 487 in 2024
Estimated 36,500 people are living with HIV, with over 5% unaware of their status
Self-employed workers protest for 'fair' taxing system and labor improvements
Dignity for the Self-Employed platform gathers 700 in Tarragona to denounce job insecurity
Missing between Algeria and Spain: One man's odyssey to find his younger brother
Amine traveled to Barcelona for DNA sample test two months after his sibling went missing
Catalonia has activated its flood plan 21 times this year so far, highest figure in a decade
Civil Protection reviewing thresholds to activate plan as "more extreme episodes" come more frequently
Battery-powered radios, medicines, canned food: Catalonia launches home emergency kit campaign
Government aims to reduce feeling of "stress and helplessness" among public during power cuts, floods, or stay-at-home orders
Shoppers turn to AI to compare Black Friday deals
Experts urge shoppers to set a budget before making purchases
Inflation in Spain eases to 3% in November as energy prices dip
Pensions expected to rise 2.7% next year, an average increase of around €572
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