Explosion at school in Girona region leaves three students injured
Experiment goes wrong, two of the minors are in serious condition
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Current affairs and social issues
Taxi law limiting ride-hailing services clears first Parliament vote
Proposed legislation recognizes taxis as a public service
Collserola Park closed after African swine fever detected in Barcelona
High-risk zone includes 18 municipalities
Catalonia to approve 'MND Law' offering support to patients, families and caregiver
Over 200 people in Catalonia are expected to benefit, according to Catalan President Salvador Illa
Over €100,000 in savings required to obtain a mortgage in Barcelona, according to Idealista
Report from real estate company finds mortgage payments 38% cheaper than rent
Alimentaria gastronomy trade show marks 50 years in Barcelona with strong international presence
Around 110,000 visitors expected at Fira Barcelona's Gran Via venue with innovation in hospitality and gastronomy as main theme
Barcelona hospital cuts spinal surgery wait to under 24 hours
Specialized team at Vall d'Hebron perform more than a third of procedures during weekends or holidays
Tremp parish group call on Pope to recognize Catalan priest as inspiration for Sagrada Família
Josep Manyanet i Vives' letter and friendship with Gaudí underpin the theory
In photos: Thousands march in Barcelona for International Women's Day
Annual March 8 feminist demonstration draws 22,000
Catalonia’s rail service enduring ‘worst crisis’ in its history
“90%” of Rodalies issues come from historic lack of investment, rail expert says
International Women's Day: Barcelona women reflect on freedom, fears and pressure
From public safety to motherhood, the struggles remain
Winter 25/26 is rainiest and warmest in Catalonia in last 30 years
Season defined by strong gusts, cold drops, and Atlantic fronts
PODCAST: Rodalies crisis – Commuter rail chaos in Catalonia
Accidents, strikes and shutdowns highlight years of underinvestment in network
African swine fever spreads to Sant Just Desvern and Esplugues
In total, 21 new wild boars have tested positive for African swine fever, including one found outside the initial high-risk zone
Catalonia housing prices jump 11% in final quarter of 2025
Among all Spanish regions, Catalonia records the smallest price increase, while the highest reaches 15.3%
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