Face masks only compulsory in hospitals, pharmacies and care homes from February 7
Spain to analyze wastewater of flights from China to identify possible new Covid variants
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Current affairs and social issues
2023 begins with slight increase in unemployment
January saw 37,000 fewer people registered with social services
Electric scooter ban on public transport comes into force
Restriction will apply in Barcelona and other cities for six months with fines of €200 for infringement
European Commission to back Amsterdam – Barcelona night train connection
Brussels also supports new services from Catalonia to southern France planned by FGC operator
Doctors' partial strike this week called off after deal
Metges de Catalunya union and government agree on improvement of working conditions
Investigation reveals second Spanish police officer infiltrated activist groups in Barcelona
'Directa' magazine publishes details that officer had sexual relations as a strategy to gain trust and access
Sagrada Família to raffle 9,000 free tickets to celebrate Santa Eulàlia
Registrations are open until February 6 to visit the basilica on February 11 and 12
Workers from health and education sectors defend public services at protest in Barcelona
Hundreds of doctors, nurses, and teaching staff gathered in front of the Catalan government headquarters on Saturday
Private hire vehicle drivers call for three days of protests in Barcelona in February
Traditional VTCs claim over 600 licenses have been rejected this year
Health and education sectors take to the streets on second day of strike
Over 5,500 protestors demonstrate in Barcelona in different rallies
Mask mandate on public transport to be lifted on February 7
Obligation to wear face coverings in place since spring 2020
Face mask mandate in public transport to be lifted 'soon'
Health officials announce decision will be either next week or following
Striking health professionals call for improvements in public services
Doctors, nurses and other staff say medical centers are overwhelmed and want a reversal of cuts
Taxi drivers protest ride-hailing platforms, blocking Barcelona's Gran Via
Cabs denounce "abuses" from likes of Uber, Cabify, and FreeNow but call off ISE strike to continue negotiating with authorities
Teachers, doctors, and taxi drivers protest in Barcelona
Around 15,000 workers from health and education sectors took to the streets
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