Castelldefels school announces closure due to low enrolment numbers
Local council opposed to plans for Sant Ferran College, with 314 students, to shut at end of current academic year
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Current affairs and social issues
Record 684m bus and metro journeys in Barcelona in 2024
TMB registered 215m passengers on bus and almost 469m on metro
Antidepressant use up 169%, with more cases treated in health centers
Medication use among people under 15 years of age skyrockets by 253% between 2023 and 2020
Cooperative housing in Catalonia: building an alternative to market regulated residences
Projects are on the rise throughout Catalan cities, democratizing alternative and affordable housing
Property owners call for repeal of decree blocking eviction of vulnerable tenants
Around fifty people gather in Barcelona to demand 'legal security' and denounce 'illegal occupations'
Barcelona hits record population of 1.7 million
Number of residents grew by 1% in over a year, with uninterrupted growth since 2022
Catalonia registers record number of Golden Visas in 2024 after program ban announcement
Foreign investors from China account for half of residency permits, followed by Iranians, US citizens, and Brits
Shooting near Barcelona sparks calls for stricter gun control
More than a hundred shots were fired within minutes in La Mina neighborhood, with no serious injuries
Passenger arrested in Barcelona for sexually assaulting flight attendant
Events took place on a flight between Seoul and Catalan capital
Air quality in Barcelona improves for second year in a row
Catalan capital records lowest NO2 levels ever thanks to increase in public transport and decline in polluting vehicles
Barcelona startup creates 'peaceful grenade' to fight violence against women
FlamAid's alarm device rings at 110 decibels when activated and automatically sends location to emergency contacts
Catalonia is the EU destination with the fifth most tourist bookings on online platforms
Territory records more than 6.4 million overnight stays in the second quarter of 2024, up 16% year-on-year
Four-month around-the-world cruise sets sail from Barcelona
Over 2,300 passengers visiting 46 destinations in 21 countries with stops in South America, Australia, New Zealand and Africa
Hollywood Symphony Orchestra concert in Barcelona accused of poor quality and alleged fraud
Ukrainian orchestra allegedly using name of prestigious Los Angeles symphony sparks controversy over Liceu concert
Catalonia's annual blood drive kicks off on Thursday with target of 10,000 donations
Donor collections in more than 104 towns through January 18 to replenish reserves after 20% drop at Christmas
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