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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Calçot season begins, with a harvest of over 18 million predicted
Restaurants in Alt Camp hope to host over half a million 'calçotades' -traditional gatherings to eat calçots- slightly surpassing last year’s figures
Lloret de Mar wants to hire inspectors to find illegal tourist apartments
Local government says there could be 1,000 such businesses operating without a license
FIFA investigates more than 50 cases of child trafficking in Catalonia
Football's governing body has sent letters to several clubs and a private school
Access to housing becomes main worry for Catalans for first time since 2007
Difficulties in finding a home are the biggest concern of more than a third of young people
Police raids against drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering across Catalonia
More than 700 officers from two police forces carrying out around thirty searches on Wednesday morning
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