Funding woes threaten future of Catalan-medium schools in France
More than 1,100 pupils attend La Bressola schools in historic region of Northern Catalonia
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Current affairs and social issues
Catalonia exercises right to buy 743 homes for €72m in social housing investment
The flats are home to families who have previously been evicted
Man's body found floating in water at Barcelona's Somorrostro beach
Police say body does not appear to show signs of violence
Election and Puigdemont's return: 2024's top stories on Catalonia in international press
More social, cultural, and sports articles, and fewer political ones, in ten newspapers studied by Catalonia International
Spain moves to cut working week to 37.5 hours
Cabinet endorses "historic" draft law, which must face Congress approval
Tenants' Union and Casa Orsola residents deny negotiations and accuse mayor of exploiting their case
"To begin negotiations, first withdraw the eviction orders," they warn
Farmers warn things are 'same or worse' one year after mass protests
Bureaucracy remains a major issue, with new concerns like the EU-Mercosur deal on the horizon
Rubiales trial: Hermoso reiterates in court that she did not consent to World Cup kiss
Footballer says she did not make the statement sent by the federation to calm the controversy: "I didn't write a single word"
Official C2 level Catalan courses to be gradually expanded this year
Unions and entities will offer more than a thousand new places in 2025
Estimated 42,851 malignant tumors diagnosed in Catalonia in 2024
Experts indicate that 40% of cancer cases could be prevented and call for more measures against tobacco
Slight uptick in unemployment but best January figures since 2008
Occupation at record levels for December despite 37,580 more people without jobs
Casa Orsola eviction postponed until February 18
First attempt to remove teacher Josep Torrent from his home for 24 years blocked by thousand-strong protest last week
452 fines handed out on first weekend of new bike and scooter regulations in force
Majority of sanctions given for not wearing helmet while riding scooter or for running red traffic light
Record 20 million international tourists visited Catalonia in 2024
Average daily expenditure per person was €211, with average length of stay 5.6 days
Reservoirs supplying water to most Catalans double reserves one year after drought emergency
Levels at 34% after 'normal' rainfall in 2024, but eight in ten municipalities have measures in place
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