Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf awarded 2024 Catalonia International Prize
Government recognizes author's "contribution to restoring dialogue between cultures"
Current affairs and social issues
Government recognizes author's "contribution to restoring dialogue between cultures"
Over 120 people participate in program, with half securing employment in construction industry, currently facing a labor shortage
Unions announce upcoming protests over rising cost of insurance premiums for drivers
Protesters rally on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Catalan government, Barcelona City Council, and Barcelona Regional Council come together to condemn gender-based violence
Health System detects 10,805 cases of gender-based violence in 2023, up 5%
Financial donations can be made online until December 5
Organizers claim 170,00 attendees, while police put figure at 22,000
Building in the last decade only 10% of level before bubble crash, despite slight upswing
Barcelona City and Council and Catalan executive agree to extend the L4 metro line to La Sagrera
Ryanair fined €108m, with Vueling, Easyjet, Norwegian and Volotea also sanctioned for various "abusive practices"
Half of this year’s donations will aid Valencia's recovery efforts following the devastating floods
Tenants’ Unions hail potential impact, property owners dismiss idea, while some experts look abroad for other ideas
Residents tell ACN how they were only offered new 11-month contract after six years in the same apartment
Four out of ten women are under 25 years old, while 10% of reports are group assaults
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