Girona’s ‘theme park’ city center no place for local neighbors
Affordable housing activists claim locals are being pushed out of their homes, while the Girona city council says there’s no issue
May 24, 2019 02:04 PM
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Current affairs and social issues
Power shifts in southern Catalonia - from nuclear to wind
Many locals in the Terra Alta region are fed up with the number of wind farms being built in their area
May 23, 2019 03:31 PM
Aging Catalan population expected to hit eight million by 2030
Consistent levels of immigration will make up for the particularly low fertility rate
May 22, 2019 11:57 AM
Science broadcaster and Catalan politician Eduard Punset dies at the age of 82
The multifaceted intellectual was charismatic and famous for his clever quips
May 22, 2019 10:18 AM
Rent prices to be capped in Catalonia
Owners may only price rents at 10% more than the reference index in areas with a lack of affordable housing
May 21, 2019 08:02 PM
Japan's NTT Data opens first European AI center in Barcelona
Invited to inaugurate the new facility, president Quim Torra announces new artificial intelligence "strategy" in July
May 21, 2019 04:15 PM
Foreign minister announces plan to raise international aid to 0.7%
Alfred Bosch outlines "landmark" agreement with NGOs to help reach UN's Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
May 20, 2019 06:56 PM
'Top manta' street sellers in the political crossfire
Undocumented migrants selling fake goods in Barcelona has become a key issue in the local election campaign
May 18, 2019 12:17 PM
Barcelona among 43 world cities listed for fighting climate change
International study by Carbon Disclosure Project highlights Catalan capital for its Climate Plan initiative
May 14, 2019 11:31 AM
Catalan police clear a protest campsite in defense of housing rights on Barcelona’s Gran Vía
The platform 'What else must happen?' plan to resume demonstrations in the afternoon
May 12, 2019 10:57 AM
Catalan police clear a protest campsite on Barcelona’s Gran Vía in defense of the right to housing
The platform 'What else must happen?' plan to resume demonstrations in the afternoon
May 12, 2019 10:51 AM
Barcelona’s metro workers strike against asbestos found in underground system
Limited metro service leaves stations and platforms heavily crowded
May 10, 2019 12:18 PM
WHO backs Barcelona's ban on polluting vehicles
International body's air pollution coordinator stresses importance of local authorities in tackling effects of traffic on urban health
May 8, 2019 05:57 PM
Parliament will once again urge Spain to decriminalize euthanasia
Health minister presides over talks to guarantee the right to die
May 3, 2019 03:13 PM
Tarragona gets ready to relive its Roman origins at 'Tarraco Viva' festival
The 21st annual event is designed to tell the stories alongside the archaeology
May 3, 2019 12:19 PM
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