Guide to enjoying Sant Joan 2023, (not exactly) the shortest night of the year
Where to find bonfires at crossroads, fireworks, parties on the beach, early morning swims, and delicious coques
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Vets and animal rights activists advise against sleeping pills for pets for Sant Joan
Experts encourage use of low-noise firecrackers and warn against number of pets that go missing
Dozens of km of traffic to get out of Barcelona area for Sant Joan weekend
Catalan transport agency expects 460,000 vehicles to leave metropolitan area by Saturday
Zones with 'tense housing market' more than doubled in Catalonia
Areas limiting rent prices and increases expanded from 60 to 140 municipalities, covering 80% of Catalan population
'Democracy, equality, fraternity': US economist Joseph Stiglitz receives Catalonia International Prize
Nobel Prize winner lauded for work against inequality and climate change
One-third of towns use more water than maximum permitted
Some 9% of population not complying with drought restrictions
Mediterranean Corridor rail link may already be unsuitable when it opens, Chamber of Commerce warns
Economic agency says increases in demand for freight carrying and passenger may overwhelm the tracks
Barcelona's first low noise fireworks stand opens ahead of Sant Joan
Pop-up shop sells firecrackers designed for people with pets or sensitive hearing
Saving lifeguards: protest in favor of regulation of teams on Catalan beaches
SOS Socorristes warns of the dangers of each local council having its own rules
Barcelona's Montjuïc hill wildfire under control as police detain alleged arsonist
Smoke visible from several areas of the Catalan capital
Two 14-year-old British tourists rescued from drowning in Costa Brava
Police diver saves teenager who was swept 200 meters out to sea by strong currents
Spanish government backs Costa Brava hosting 2031 Ryder Cup
PGA Caldes de Malavella golf resort to host international event if bid wins
First steps taken to incorporate AI diagnoses into Catalan health system
Health department launches program to evaluate around 100 artificial intelligence tools
Thousands demonstrate against Hard Rock hotel-casino project in Tarragona
4,000 make their voices heard after climate action ministry issued unfavorable report due to environmental criteria
Summer disruptions on Barcelona's L4 metro line and T4 tram from June 26
Closures between Bogatell, Barceloneta and Verdaguer stations due to maintenance works
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