Government approves 'pioneering' bill to eradicate asbestos in Catalonia
New law will introduce fines of up to €100,000 to help eliminate the 2-3 million units of asbestos still present
December 3, 2024 05:00 PM
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Current affairs and social issues
Cost of raising a child in Catalonia soars to €938 monthly in 2024, the highest in Spain
Housing, utilities, and food expenses skyrocket, driving Catalonia to lowest fertility rate in Europe
December 3, 2024 09:29 AM
70 activists block Barcelona supermarket to protest Valencia floods response
Demonstrators say Mercadona CEO Juan Roig 'endangered lives of workers' during catastrophe
December 2, 2024 04:33 PM
Delivery firm Glovo to hire self-employed workers as company staff
Barcelona-based company will hire drivers in more than 900 cities where it operates
December 2, 2024 01:06 PM
Two dead, 30 injured from Barcelona area in bus crash in French Pyrenees
The coach, with 47 people on board, was returning from Andorra and left from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
December 2, 2024 09:25 AM
Spain enforces controversial law requiring hotels to collect additional customer information
Law introduced for national security reasons, but has raised concerns about added paperwork and privacy
December 2, 2024 12:19 PM
Is climate change to blame for the floods in Valencia? Experts weigh in
While some scientists point to climate change, others argue that the disaster was largely unavoidable given historical flood risks
December 1, 2024 11:50 AM
Health professionals warn of worsening public health from air pollution
Experts urge immediate action to address link between poor air quality and serious health risks
December 1, 2024 10:23 AM
How Catalonia's emergency alert system works during extreme weather events
Mobile alert system sends real-time warnings to residents about flood risks and other hazards
November 30, 2024 10:30 AM
Hospital in Manresa uses acting to address common caregiver mistakes
Local council and Sant Andreu Hospital launch open training to recognize mistakes in elderly care
November 30, 2024 10:55 AM
Medieval defenses, water infrastructures, and old education center found in La Rambla renovation works
Archaeological work conducted in segments to ensure pedestrian access, services, and documentation of findings
November 29, 2024 12:51 PM
Solidarity bicycles for those affected by Valencia floods help regain mobility: "It saved my life"
More than 3,000 bikes requested and around 600 already delivered
November 29, 2024 11:37 AM
Police confiscate 4,500 bladed weapons and 562 firearms in first half of the year
Authorities admit increase in incidents while most incidents involving a weapons seizure are misdemeanors
November 29, 2024 10:56 AM
Barcelona Christmas lights switched on
This year’s festive lights will stay on longer, shining until 1am from Sunday to Thursday and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays
November 28, 2024 05:04 PM
Business owners affected by Valencia floods angry and eager to start over one month on
Picanya businesses lament they have not yet received any help from authorities
November 29, 2024 10:30 AM
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