Society

47-year-old vessel has rescued more than 6,000 people in 2 years, but is suffering from continuous breakdowns

Call for authorities to protect farmers in largest ever agricultural demonstration seen in western provincial capital

Social and environmental groups assert necessity to reduce number of flights and cruises

Sign of "unresolved political tension" rather than "problem of coexistence" according to Office of Civil and Political Rights

EU sources insist situation is "under control" as Spanish health official “respects” decision to call off MWC

Event in city center sees blank canvas filled with messages of support for those in China and elsewhere affected by the disease

The proposal giving people a right to ‘die with dignity’ was approved in the lower chamber

Dr. Antoni Trilla of Hospital Clinic describes the threat and protocols for an outbreak in Catalonia

Catalan Labor, Social Affairs and Families minister meets with China's consul general in Barcelona

Emergency service initiative to let dogs that help people with disabilities to go to hospital with owners is a first in Spain and Europe

British citizen 'in good health' but must remain isolated

Women make up only 1.84% of professional firefighters and only 6.81% of volunteers

Philip Alston advocates for rent control plans and social housing funding after visiting Barcelona and other cities to study poverty levels

ISGlobal study finds Catalan capital has one of highest rates in Europe, with children of wealthier families hit hardest

Head of Boston After School & Beyond project tells Aliança Educació 360 conference about initiative that involves over 13,000 children